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Formed
1967, Kingston, Jamaica
Members
Albert Griffiths, Errol Grandison (1967-73), David Webber (1967-69), Clinton Fearon (1969-87), Gallimore Sutherland (died in January 2017)

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Members
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On the Other Side
the Gladiators Lyrics

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Na na na na...
Over on the other side of the mountain
There is that fountain, I've been searching for
Searching for so long, so long
That's where righteousness will always flow
Togetherness will ever grow

So we no want no pickpocket over there

Say you can't run no rocket over there, oh no.

An' say your hands and your heart got be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain
Say your hands and your heart got be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain

I an I shall be like sounding brass and tinkling cymbals
With gifts of mysteries to remove mountains et cetera et cetera
Music, flowers and children will be there
That's where ev'ryone will get their equal share

Say we nah want no warmongers over there
No gossiper, no traitor will be there

Say your hands and your heart got be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain...

I an I shall be like sounding brass and tinkling cymbals
With gifts of mysteries to remove mountains et cetera et cetera...

Overall Meaning

The Gladiators' song "On the Other Side" speaks of a utopian world that exists beyond a mountain, a world where righteousness and togetherness always flow. The singer has been searching for this fountain for a long time, and he emphasizes the importance of having clean hands and a pure heart to reach the other side of the mountain. The lyrics suggest that this other world is filled with music, flowers, and children, and every person will get their equal share. However, this world has no room for warmongers, pickpockets, gossipers, or traitors. The lyrics suggest that to enter this world, a person must be righteous, honest, and pure.

The song's message is a call to value righteousness, honesty, and togetherness above all else to achieve a better world. The lyrics suggest that the path to this world is not an easy one; a person must have a pure heart and clean hands, meaning they must not partake in corrupt or immoral actions. The repetition of "Na na na na" and "et cetera et cetera" in the song suggests that the singer is mindful of the complexities of getting to the other side of the mountain, and it will take time and effort.

Line by Line Meaning

Over on the other side of the mountain
This line sets the scene of the songs, invoking the image of a far off place that the singer is seeking.

There is that fountain, I've been searching for
The fountain is a symbol for righteousness or purity, something that the singer has been seeking for a long time.

Searching for so long, so long
Repetition emphasizes how important the search for righteousness is to the singer.

That's where righteousness will always flow
The fountain in the far-off place is a metaphor for the continuous flow of righteousness, and the importance of seeking it.

Togetherness will ever grow
Seeking righteousness will lead to unity and harmony amongst people.

So we no want no pickpocket over there
The far-off place is a place of purity, where people with evil intentions are not welcome.

Say you can't run no rocket over there, oh no.
Technology and weapons have no place in this utopian vision of the other side, which is meant to be a place of peace and harmony.

An' say your hands and your heart got be clean
To be welcome on the other side, one must have pure intentions and be free from sin or wrongdoing.

To reach the other side of the mountain
Reaching the far-off place requires a journey, both physically and spiritually.

I an I shall be like sounding brass and tinkling cymbals
The artist envisions themselves as an instrument of righteousness, making noise to signal the arrival of something pure and holy.

With gifts of mysteries to remove mountains et cetera et cetera
The use of the phrase 'et cetera' suggests that there are too many gifts of mystery to name, implying that the other side is full of wonders and miracles.

Music, flowers and children will be there
The other side is imagined as a joyful and peaceful place, where natural beauty and innocence is celebrated.

That's where ev'ryone will get their equal share
The ideal society on the other side is one that is equal and just, where everyone receives their fair share.

Say we nah want no warmongers over there
Violence and warfare have no place in this vision of the other side, which is meant to be a place of peace and harmony.

No gossiper, no traitor will be there
Purity of intent is emphasized once again, with those who spread discord and untruths not welcome in this utopian society.

Say your hands and your heart got be clean
This line is repeated to emphasize the importance of purity of intent and action to reach the other side.

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