Monte eventually left the band. But Barnabas went on to record some of the greatest Christian Metal acheivements of the early to mid 80's. They were highly controversial and took a lot of heat and criticism from several "Christian leaders". Barnabas broke a lot of ice for the heavy Christian music scene in terms of sound, appearance, and lyrical content. Their best known albums were "Approaching Light Speed", "Feel The Fire", and the lyrically controversial "Little Foxes". Known for their axe grinding guitar work and soaring female vocals, Barnabas were extremely talented. The final four members of the band were:
Kris Klingensmith - drums, percussion, lyrics
Nancy Jo Mann - vocals
Gary Mann - bass, keyboards
Brian Belew - guitar
The band broke up during the recording of "Little Foxes". Since then several of their albums have been rereleased...and a "following" of the band has been rekindled. Be sure to check out these Christian metal icons.
Warrior
Barnabas Lyrics
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Battles with sword in hand
I will fight the good fight in life
Conquering I'll make my stand
And overcome the ties that day by day the world hides
Knowing that I've found a place upon the solid ground
I'll always be a warrior
Evils came my way
Even though I would see defeat sometimes
I would never let it lead me astray
And I began to see the way true life could be
The opportunity to reach a perfect destiny
I'll always be a warrior
The lyrics of Barnabas's song Warrior portray a strong sense of determination to fight for what is right in life. The spiritual warriors referred to in the song are those who face battles every day, armed with a sword in hand. The singer of the song exclaims that they will fight the good fight in life, determined to conquer and make their stand. They aim to overcome the ties that bind, the everyday struggles that the world hides. The song suggests that the key to victory is a strong foundation, symbolized by the solid ground that the singer has found.
As the song progresses, it is revealed that the singer has encountered significant challenges. Despite facing evils and experiencing defeat, they never let it lead them astray from their mission. Instead, they become even more resolute in their determination to fight for a better life. The lyrics suggest that this attitude helps one find their true purpose in life and reach their full potential, a perfect destiny.
Overall, the song Warrior is a powerful and inspirational call to arms for anyone facing difficulties in their lives. It encourages listeners to adopt a warrior's mentality, to face their battles head-on, and never give up on their pursuit of a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Spiritual warriors in life
People who fight spiritual battles in their lives
Battles with sword in hand
Fighting spiritual battles with strength and power
I will fight the good fight in life
I will choose to fight for what is right in life
Conquering I'll make my stand
Achieving victory and standing firm
And overcome the ties that day by day the world hides
Overcoming the subtle influences of the world that try to tie us down every day
Knowing that I've found a place upon the solid ground
Having confidence in the foundation that has been established
I'll always be a warrior
I will always be a fighter for truth and righteousness
When I started to carry the warrior's sword
When I began to embrace my role as a spiritual warrior
Evils came my way
I faced challenges and spiritual opposition
Even though I would see defeat sometimes
Although I might experience moments of setback or loss
I would never let it lead me astray
I remained committed to my cause and did not lose my way
And I began to see the way true life could be
I gained insight into the path that leads to a fulfilling life
The opportunity to reach a perfect destiny
The chance to achieve a rich and satisfying future
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ALLAN DIAS, BRUCE SMITH, JOHN LYDON, JOHN MC GEOGH, LU EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Franco Chaveco
Wow Great band! God bless them and you for uploading this video!
Mark Vander Meer
Thanks so much for posting this classic album! This album helped me grow in my walk with Christ as a new believer in 1983. God is good!
bkkghy
Barnabas always loved taking off on instrumentals. The nice thing is we never had a butthole A&R guy standing around with a stopwatch. We were pretty much free to do what we wanted with Light Records.
Edward Dean
this is the classic christian metal, please play more
Whitevaliantwarrior
Excellent Jams!
Astute Hunter
Proud to be the 10,000th view! Let’s make it another 10k. Love this band
TheKingskid2010
WOOOHHOOOOO man I remember these guys awesome anyway I can get a copy of this album????? please please please
Dave n Rana Wright
Yup they re recorded the entire collection and they are available
thejimrodden
Thanks for the upload.
Belle Ulferts
I thought that perhaps it was this that was playing but I relistined to this song and I guess it was Pat Benatar on the radio instead ☹️