1) A sludge metal band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 bands using this name:
1) A sludge metal band from Gothenburg/Göteborg, Sweden. The band played a modern styled mixture of sludge/doom metal with a strong touch of metal combined deep oppressive and sick vocals. (R.I.P. Johan)
2) An American Christian rock band from San Antonio, Texas. They signed onto ForeFront Records in late 2007 and released the Abandon EP in July 2008. Their first single Providence was released to radios in August and has reached #7 on R&R's Christian rock charts. The group's name was inspired by the Bible verse of Joshua 22:3, which reads "God has directed us not to abandon any brothers". Abandon II EP was released on April 21, 2009 with six new tracks.
3) Abandon (USA) - Vegan straight edge hardcore band from Southern California.
4) Abandon (USA) - Thrash metal blended with Power/Heavy metal, released two full lengths, 2 EP's and a best-of. Still active.
5) Abandon (England) - Black metal band with Vintyr from Basilisk, released a demo and EP in 2004 then changed the name to Hateful Abandon when Swine joined the band.
6) Oxford UK, Abandon create their own brand of post-rock/slow-core/shoe-gaze. Musically characterised by glacial, shimmering guitars and otherworldly atmospheres, the band create lengthy musical expeditions worded by the introspective lyrics of Umair.
Warrior
Abandon Lyrics
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Like a warrior
No one can stop us now
We were born to rise like a warrior
(We are x3) like a warrior
(We are x3) like a warrior
A Warrior
Cause now I realize that my faith comes from more than my eyes
We’re caught in the middle
of a fight we can’t ignore
Let go of your amour
Cause insides a Warrior
--(Chorus)--
Let’s take this giant down cause my heart is like
Like a warrior
No one can stop us now
We were born to rise like a warrior
(We are x3) like a warrior
(We are x3) like a warrior
A Warrior
Push back all the battle lines even in our minds
Cause you know that this is the time we’re strong because of love
More that conquerors cause the battle is already won
We’re caught in the middle
of a fight we can’t ignore
Let go of your amour
Cause insides a Warrior
(Chorus)
It’s faith that makes us strong the battle's already won
Your love your will be done the battle's already won
It’s already won
(Chorus)
The song "Warrior" by Abandon is about overcoming one's fears and anxieties to rise up and fight like a warrior. The lyrics convey a sense of strength and determination to face any obstacle head-on, knowing that the battle is already won. The song encourages listeners to let go of their armor and embrace their inner warrior, to push back on battle lines even in their own minds. The chorus repeats the phrase "like a warrior" to reinforce the message of strength and resilience.
The lyrics also highlight the role that faith plays in giving one the strength to fight. The line "my faith comes from more than my eyes" indicates that there is something deeper within that provides the courage to confront one's fears. The song suggests that love is also a powerful force of strength, making the listener "more than conquerors" in the battle.
Line by Line Meaning
Let’s take this giant down cause my heart is like
I am ready to face this challenge and overcome it as if I am a warrior.
Like a warrior
I am strong and fierce like a fighter who can face anything that comes in their way fearlessly.
No one can stop us now
We are confident that we can come out victorious because nothing and nobody can stand in our way.
We were born to rise like a warrior
We are destined to emerge as winners and overcome our challenges.
(We are x3) like a warrior
We are brave and resilient fighters with an unwavering spirit who never give up in the face of adversity.
(We are x3) like a warrior
We are strong and powerful fighters who can overcome any challenge and emerge victoriously.
A Warrior
We are warriors who are ready to face anything that comes in our way, with courage and determination.
I’m done with hiding here on the sidelines controlled by my fear
I am tired of being afraid and avoiding life's challenges. It's time to conquer my fear and take action.
Cause now I realize that my faith comes from more than my eyes
I have the faith to overcome my fears and challenges because it comes from within and not just what I see.
We’re caught in the middle of a fight we can’t ignore
We are facing a challenge that we have to confront and overcome.
Let go of your amour
We need to let go of our defense mechanisms and be vulnerable in order to face our challenges.
Cause insides a Warrior
Every one of us has a warrior within, we just need to find it and channel it to overcome our challenges.
Push back all the battle lines even in our minds
We need to push back against our own negative thoughts and doubts that hold us back in order to overcome our challenges.
Cause you know that this is the time we’re strong because of love
We are strong enough to face our challenges and overcome them because of the love and support we have for ourselves and others.
More that conquerors cause the battle is already won
We are already victors because we have the power and strength to overcome our challenges.
It’s faith that makes us strong the battle's already won
Our faith in ourselves and our abilities is what gives us the strength to overcome our challenges.
Your love your will be done the battle's already won
We can overcome our challenges with the help of the love and support of those around us.
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.