Many critics have expressed shock at the song's 'frightful' lyrics.
The children made a 'frightful' mess of the kitchen.
a 'frightful' illness that causes extreme pain
(..) For the health of Rome, the senate must be bled. And he will bleed, too. Very soon. But not tonight. Do you remember what our father said once? "It's a dream- a frightful dream- Life is." Do you think that's true? I don't know. I think it is. And I have only you to share it with. Open your mouth. (..)2000 Gladiator