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Gladiator

from Small Change World by Hemlock Smith

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Gladiator

You’re a fighter – you’re a gladiator
No one is ever gonna bring you down
You’ve felt the violence, you know the perpetrators
When they tell you - you shouldn’t make a sound.

You’re a fighter – you’re a gladiator
In this arena of domestic household bliss
You know which side they’re on - friendly aggravators
Oh they won’t kill you, they’ll throw you a kiss.
You’re a fighter – you’re a gladiator
And in your sorrow still you do protect the small
You know the warning signs, the stares, oh mighty educators
You do avoid them, they say you couldn’t have it all.
You couldn’t have it all…

You’re a fighter – you’re a gladiator
The urban jungle just made sure you are a slut
You know the path they’re on, self-appointed vindicators
The sudden, devious plots –
To touch your butt -

Fuck you in the parking lot.
I don’t know how you do it.
Fuck you in the parking lot.
(I don’t know how you do it…)
(I don’t know how you do it…)

You’re a fighter – you’re a gladiator
No one is ever gonna bring you down
The world seems brighter when you don’t play the moderator
You just made sure of that; you were lost and now you’re found

You’re a fighter – you’re a gladiator
No one is ever gonna bring you down
Your own world to fight in – kill the king – incinerator
You just make sure of that; dog becomes the hound.

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from Small Change World, released September 19, 2023
Written by Frei/Roulet/Evéquoz/Di Donato/Rosset
Main Recording: 3.8.2021

Michael Frei Vocals
Emilie Roulet Piano, Vocals, FX Pilot
Mathieu Evéquoz Bass, Rhythm, Lead and FX Guitars
Youri Rosset Drums, Percussion

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Hemlock Smith Lausanne, Switzerland

Hemlock Smith come from Lausanne (Switzerland). Since 2002, they’ve released 7 regular albums with intelligent pop, as well as 2 soundtracks for silent film and 2 collaborations with Noise duo Les Poissons Autistes. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Frei, Hemlock Smith's distinctive voice is complemented by a talented band seamlessly blending Pop, Folk, Rock and Trip-Hop Sensibilities ... more

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