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A Gladiator's Dream
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A Gladiator's Dream was released on July 31, 2026 by Cjbeards as a part of the album A Gladiator's Dream - Single
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Release DateJuly 31, 2026
LabelCjbeards
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM114

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christopher James Beardsley
Christopher James Beardsley
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Christopher James Beardsley
Christopher James Beardsley
Producer

Lyrics

Lyrics: Cjbeards - A Gladiator's Dream
Watch and see, I will be set free, he swore to me
I've fought the mad and the meek, the bold brave and the weak
It's not glory I seek, but a dream
Long ago, in a place I once called my home
They came late in the night, torn from my family's sight
No trial, chance, or a right, dragged straight into the fight
From them I learned to kill, bend, obey, and to kneel
But I held one thing close, a dream they feared the most
Tomorrow's fight will decide if I live or I die
But he swore to me, win and I walk free
“People of Rome
Today, a slave with a chance to earn his breath
Cheer for your champion, or cheer for his end
Let the gods decide his fate
Let the gates be opened”
The beast striking with heft, too slow, man dodges left
A slash, there goes a roar, this crowd wants more
The rage, look at it go, the beast takes a big blow
As blood begins to pour, this crowd wants more
Watch, and see, I will be set free, he swore to me
But in this cursed pit, promises often split
And while lies grow quickly, the truth dies so easy
“Congratulations, my brave champion
You've done well, but we're not done
Deceit's a gift I give with glee
And truth be told you'll never, never be free”
(You're wrong)
Watch and see, I will be set free, you swore to me
No trial, chance, or a right, trained and forced me to fight
You taught me how to kill, now your head will spill (Let the tyrant fall!)
People of Rome rise up (Guards, stop them!)
Drink from freedom's cup (Let justice be done!)
Let's burn the empire down (I command you stand down!)
Put this tyrant in the ground (Down with the crown; You need me!)
Take back what he stole (Tyrant, liar; I'm your emperor!)
We're the ones in control (Stop them!)
Let no more lies contend (No, stop; Let justice be done!)
This is how my dream ends (No, wait, no, no!)
Written by: Christopher James Beardsley
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