Song Description
The song is about a determination to survive and fight on. All rock instruments are live. The song has other vocal versions, which are available upon request along with stems and instrumentals.
| Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Rock - Heavy Metal, Rock - Heavy Metal |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Enraged, Brutal |
Subject |
Determination, Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
V1
The sand is hot as Hell. The blades are burning hotter
Under the scorching sun I'm just an armored slave
And I would kill you now for a single sip of water
But I will choose this heat over the cold of a grave
CH
Sand scraping on my teeth with a salty taste of a triumph
Today I fight to live. All I can do is try it
I'm beat, I'm torn, I'm cut, but I will rise defiant
I win this fight today, and those that're coming later
I am a gladiator! I am a gladiator!
Spectators think that I'll be dead
But I survive despite bloodshed
They shout, yell, and rise from their seats.
Death's fun and games to them.They all came here to see it
But legends outlive the sands of Colosseum
V2
But every time I live, the stakes are running higher
The people cheer me. The wounds will heal again
Today in the arena I will combat a lion
The people here to see the beast to kill the man
CH
Sand scraping on my teeth with a salty taste of a triumph
Today I fight to live. All I can do is try it
I'm beat, I'm torn, I'm cut, but I will rise defiant
I win this fight today, and those that're coming later
I am a gladiator! I am a gladiator!
Spectators think that I'll be dead
But I survive despite bloodshed
They shout, yell, and rise from their seats.
Death's fun and games to them. They all came here to see it
But legends outlive the sands of Colosseum
BRIDGE
And if my luck runs out
I may be dead tomorrow
But now's no time to doubt
Today they hear me ROAR!!!
And ROAR!!!
CH
Sand scraping on my teeth with a salty taste of a triumph
Today I fight to live. All I can do is try it
I'm beat, I'm torn, I'm cut, but I will rise defiant
I win this fight today, and those that're coming later
I am a gladiator! I am a gladiator!
Spectators think that I'll be dead
But I survive despite bloodshed
They shout, yell, and rise from their seats.
Death's fun and games to them. They all came here to see it
But legends outlive the sands of Colosseum