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)
2. Gladiators is progressive metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Lancaster is a cultural hub located amongst five major U.S. cities known for bringing audiences together in the vibrant music scene exclusive to the region. GLADIATORS work tirelessly to set themselves apart and establish a new frontier in the genre of metal. They bring a fresh perspective and direction to a scene that has developed a specific sound.
Members
Michael Hart (vocals), Josh Krantz (guitar), Caleb Stoltzfus (drums), Bernard Stabley (bass)
Roots Natty
the Gladiators Lyrics
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That I was walking on a street of pure gold
This street that I saw
Is where I and I should have been
So why don't we stand up and fight for our rights
Dreadlocks the time is now
Stand up fight for your rights
Roots natty, don't give up - hold on
If I am wrong, be not afraid to say so
Is there any difference between the black and white?
We are all of one skin - same blood , same soul
But there are some who think dreadlocks don't count
Dreadlocks the time is now...
The lyrics to The Gladiators' song "Roots Natty" are very insightful and speak to the issues of race and culture that have plagued societies across the globe. The first few lines of the song describe a vision the singer had of walking on a street of pure gold, a place where he and his people should be, but are not. This is a metaphor for the idea that there is a better world out there, one that is fair and just, but that we must fight for it. The next lines call on dreadlocks, a symbol of Rastafarianism and black consciousness, to stand up and fight for their rights or risk losing their culture.
The song then goes on to ask a philosophical question: is there any real difference between black and white, or are we all the same under the skin? The answer, of course, is that race is a social construct, and that we are all fundamentally the same, with the same blood and soul. However, there are some who do not see it this way and who do not value "dreadlocks," or the culture of those who are descended from African slaves. Thus, the chorus repeats the call to action, urging dreadlocks to stand up and fight for their rights.
Overall, the lyrics to "Roots Natty" are a rallying cry for those who are marginalized to fight back against injustice and to demand their place in society. It is a song that speaks to the struggle for equality that has been central to the African diaspora since the beginning of the slave trade.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a vision last night
The singer had a dream where he saw something valuable.
That I was walking on a street of pure gold
The street he saw in his dream was valuable and pure.
This street that I saw
The street in the dream was significant.
Is where I and I should have been
The singer feels that he belongs in that dream's street.
So why don't we stand up and fight for our rights
The singer urges people to fight for their rights to experience valuable things.
Dreadlocks the time is now
The singer addresses the Rastafarian community to take action.
Stand up fight for your rights
The singer urges the community to fight for rights and freedoms.
Or you ain't gonna get your culture man
Without fighting for their rights, people will not be able to preserve their culture.
Roots natty, don't give up - hold on
The singer encourages people to stay true to their roots and never give up.
If I am wrong, be not afraid to say so
The singer invites others to correct him if he is mistaken.
Is there any difference between the black and white?
The singer questions if there is truly any difference between race.
We are all of one skin - same blood , same soul
The singer believes that all humans are the same inside.
But there are some who think dreadlocks don't count
Some people have different prejudices towards Rastafarians and their cultural appearance.
Dreadlocks the time is now...
The singer repeats the call to action for Rastafarians to stand up and fight for their rights.
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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