1. The Gladiators are a Jamaican roots reggae band, most popular during the… Read Full Bio ↴1. The Gladiators are a Jamaican roots reggae band, most popular during the 1970s. The core was Albert Griffiths (guitarist and singer), Clinton Fearon (bassist and singer) and Gallimore Sutherland rhythm guitar and singer. The two most famous albums are Trenchtown Mix Up (1976) and Proverbial Reggae (1978) with songs as "Hearsay", "Jah Works", "Dreadlocks the Time is Now". "Mix Up", "Music Makers from Jamaica", and "Soul Rebel" – a song written by The Wailers.

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)

Ship Without A Captain
the Gladiators Lyrics

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I will cry cry cry cry cry cry
Cry at the beach
In a silent dream... what happened to my cry
Or else I go down like birds a Go down in the beach.

Please hear the voice of my prayer.
Because I'm in distress
All of my days I've been wishing and hoping

Working so hard for all of the chance to come yes.

But nothing ever comes my way.
My lips always fills with rain.
Like a motherless child. No one seems to care
All of my days I've been pushing all around.

Like a ship without a captain They've been passing up and down
Try to make me lose, lose my direction
Now I'm coming home, no more will I roam?.
All of my days I've been pushing all around

Like a ship without a captain they've been passing up and down
Try to make me lose, lose my direction
But Now I'm coming home, no more will I roam?.

Oh ohhhh
Ah ahhhhh
Ah ahhh

All of my days I've been wishing and hoping
Working so hard for all of my chance to come yes.
But nothing ever comes my way.
My face always filled with rain.

Like a motherless child, no one seems to care.
Like a motherless child, no one seems to care.
Like a motherless child, no one seems to care.

All of my days. Are filled with Rain.

All of my nights, they are filled with Tears.
None of my friends, they don't talk to me any more oh oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

In "Ship Without A Captain," The Gladiators tell the story of a person who has been working tirelessly to attain success but has gone unacknowledged for too long. The singer starts the song by expressing his feelings of defeat and hopelessness through crying at the beach, a place often associated with serenity and tranquility. He questions why he has not been successful despite his efforts, and how long he can keep on going without losing his direction in life. He then pleads to God to hear his prayers as he is in distress and seems to have no one to turn to for help.

The lyrics then describe how the person feels like a ship without a captain, lost and aimlessly drifting upon rough seas. The people around him do not seem to care, and all he faces is disappointment and despair. However, the singer chooses to see this as an opportunity to regroup and come back stronger than before. He acknowledges that his journey has been tough, and he has had to face people who have tried to make him lose his way. But despite all that, he is now ready to come home and stop wandering around, looking for something that seems unattainable.

The song is essentially about resilience and determination, in the face of constant setbacks and the feeling of abandonment. It encourages people not to give up on their dreams and keep pushing despite the hardship. The Gladiators use the metaphor of a ship without a captain to describe the feeling of being lost and aimless, but also how one can take control of their own destiny and steer towards a better life.

Line by Line Meaning

I will cry cry cry cry cry cry
I will cry uncontrollably

Cry at the beach
I will cry at the beach

In a silent dream... what happened to my cry
In a silent dream, I wonder where my crying went

Or else I go down like birds a Go down in the beach.
Otherwise, I will fall down like birds do on the beach

Please hear the voice of my prayer.
Please listen to my prayer

Because I'm in distress
I am in a state of great pain and suffering

All of my days I've been wishing and hoping
I have been wishing and hoping every day

Working so hard for all of the chance to come yes.
I am working hard for my opportunities to come

But nothing ever comes my way.
But I never seem to get what I want

My lips always fills with rain.
My lips are always wet with tears

Like a motherless child. No one seems to care
I feel abandoned and alone, and no one seems to care about me