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)
Stick A Bush
the Gladiators Lyrics
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Every hoe ha dem stick a bush
Whether it big or it small
Whether it tall or it short
Whether it bent or it straight
Whether it pretty or it ugly
Where the river run once it will run twice
Where ants find fat there him clone
Sun rises from the east - down in the west
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush.........
The Gladiators' song "Stick A Bush" is a humorous yet profound commentary on human nature and the tendency to judge and label people based on their outward appearance or perceived characteristics. The repeated phrase "Every hoe ha dem stick a bush" refers to the Jamaican practice of using sticks to mark property boundaries or indicate ownership of crops. By comparing people to hoes and bushes, the song highlights the absurdity of assigning value or worth to individuals based on superficial qualities.
The verses that follow further illustrate this theme by pointing out the variability and unpredictability of nature and the world around us. The lines "All breeze don't blow the same direction" and "Where the river run once it will run twice" suggest that nothing can be taken for granted and that change is a constant. Likewise, the line "Where ants find fat there him clone" implies that even the smallest creatures have their own unique qualities and capabilities.
Overall, "Stick A Bush" encourages listeners to look beyond surface-level differences and appreciate the diversity and complexity of humanity. By using playful language and catchy rhythms, The Gladiators convey a message that is both lighthearted and deeply meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush
Every promiscuous person eventually receives consequences for their actions
Whether it big or it small
The size of the mistake doesn't matter
Whether it tall or it short
A person's physical attributes are unrelated to their actions
Whether it bent or it straight
The mannerisms of the person don't make a difference
Whether it pretty or it ugly
Appearance is irrelevant when it comes to the consequences of one's actions
All breeze don't blow the same direction
Life is unpredictable and outcomes can vary
Where the river run once it will run twice
Patterns tend to repeat themselves
Where ants find fat there him clone
Negative behaviors and actions tend to spread
Sun rises from the east - down in the west
Certain things in life are constant and unchanging
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush
Every promiscuous person eventually receives consequences for their actions
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush
Every promiscuous person eventually receives consequences for their actions
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abeb63
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush (x 4)
Whether it big or it small
Whether it tall or it short
Whether it bent or it straight
Whether it pretty or it ugly
All breeze don't blow the same direction
Where the river run once it will run twice
Where ants find fat there him clone
Sun rises from the east - down in the west
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush (x 4)
Whether it big or it small
Whether it tall or it short
Whether it bent or it straight
Whether it pretty or it ugly
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush (x 4)
Whether it big or it small
Whether it tall or it short
Whether it bent or it straight
Whether it pretty or it ugly
All breeze don't blow the same direction
Where the river run once it will run twice
Where ants find fat there him clone
Sun rises from the east - down in the west
Stick a bush (x 4)
Every hoe ha dem stick a bush (x 4)
Whether it big or it small
Whether it tall or it short
Whether it bent or it straight
Whether it pretty or it ugly
@noramahidi9529
Toujours là. Respect. .Jah Live. 🙏🤲🇩🇿🇸🇳🏳🇧🇻
@madvillian11
music from Jamaica all the love that I've found!
@Jessifyism
2023 and still jamming
@pierrecortial297
Every O a dem stick à Bush ! 🤩🌴🌈
@Original274
Classic roots music from one the truly great bands of Jamaican music...
@raphaelrousso7124
aujourd' hui plus que jamais je pleure en entendant ces voix de verite , j ai peur car babylon a gagne du terrain mais j' ai foi en sa chute ! YOU PLANTED THE SEED GLADIATORS !!! RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL REIGN , BABYLON MUST FALL !!!
@scottymac5174
All winds blow the same direction..
@kevinsakwa6665
The gladiators hapa Kenya tunawapenda sana....
@robinrhodie1738
OH LATE GREAT ALBERT GRIFFINS GOD BLESS YOU REMEMBER YOU REST IN PEACE NOW 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🦁🦁🦁
@kennethholloway5605
One word, CLASSIC