Now We Are Free
The Gladiators Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Anol shalom
Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um
Flavum nom de leesh
Ham de nam um das
La um de Flavne

We de ze zu bu
We de so a a ru

Un va-a pesh a lay
Un vi-I bee
Un da la pech ni sa (ah)
Un di-I lay na day
Un ma la pech a nay
Mee di nu ku

La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda

Anol shalom
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um
Flavum
Flavum
M-ai shondol-lee flavu (live on)
Lof flesh lay nof ne
Nom de lis
Ham de num um dass
La um de flavne flay
Shom de nomm
Ma-lun des
Dwondi, dwwoondi

Alas sharum du koos
Shaley koot-tum

Overall Meaning

The Gladiators' song "Now We Are Free" is sung in an unknown language, but the lyrics can still convey emotion and meaning through the rhythm and melody of the vocals. The opening lyrics "Anol shalom, Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um shaddai" convey a sense of peace and spirituality. The song continues with phrases that are difficult to decipher, but the repetition of certain sounds like "flavum" and "la um de flavne" create a sense of rhythm, adding to the overall hypnotic effect of the vocals. The song culminates in a powerful ending, with the choir singing "Alas sharum du koos, Shaley koot-tum," which sounds like a chant or a battle cry. The combination of the ethereal and uplifting opening with the intense and energized ending creates a balance that makes the song feel complete.

The Gladiators' "Now We Are Free" was featured in the highly acclaimed movie "Gladiator." The song was composed by famous composer Hans Zimmer and features vocals by Lisa Gerrard. Gerrard herself stated that the lyrics are in a made-up language that she calls "vocalscapes," which she creates to convey emotion through the sound rather than the meaning of the words. The song's title comes from the final line in the movie, where the singer, Maximus, refers to the freedom he has finally achieved. The song has since become an iconic piece of movie music, often used in various forms of media to signify a sense of victory or overcoming adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Anol shalom
Peace unto you

Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um shaddai
May God bless and protect you

Flavum
May your journey be successful

Nom de leesh
May you find your true path

Ham de nam um das
May your heart be your guiding force

La um de Flavne...
May the universe be on your side

We de ze zu bu
We will be together

We de sooo a ru
We will stand strong

Un va-a pesh a lay
Through the challenges we will prevail

Un vi-I bee
We will overcome

Un da la pech ni sa
We will never lose hope

(Aaahh)

Un di-I lay na day
We will rise up

Un ma la pech a nay
We will never give up

Mee di nu ku
Together we are strong

La la da pa da le na da na
We will create our own destiny

Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
We will find our own way

Anol shalom
Peace unto you

Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um.
May God bless and protect you

Flavum.
May your journey be successful

Flavum.
May your journey be successful

M-ai shondol-lee Flavu... Live on...
May you continue to live and thrive

Lof flesh lay Nof ne
May your spirit be strong

Nom de lis
May you find your true path

Ham de num um dass
May your heart be your guiding force

La um de Flavne...
May the universe be on your side

Flay
May you soar

Shom de nomm Ma-lun des
May you find peace and happiness

Dwondi.
May you be blessed

Dwwoondi Alas sharum du koos Shaley koot-tum
May your enemies be defeated and your battles won

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard

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