Warrior
John Lydon Lyrics

Fields they have eyes
The fields have a sense of awareness and observation

Woods they have ears
The woods are capable of listening and detecting sounds

Fish always sink
Fish can only move downward and in a single direction

Head first
Approaching danger or a challenge with steadfast courage and determination

Downwards
Always moving forward, without hesitation, even if the path leads down

I'll never dismount
I will never back down or give up

I ride this tiger
I face my challenges and adversaries head on with fearless aggression

Crosses are
The symbol of the cross represents a path to salvation

Ladders
Similarly, the ladder is another metaphor for ascending to a higher place

Leading to heaven
Both symbols are emblematic of the divine and spiritual worlds

I'm a warrior
I am someone who approaches life with a fighting spirit and a fearless mindset

I take no
I do not submit to or tolerate any form of oppression or domination

Prisoner
I am a free spirit and refuse to be held captive or controlled

Keep the candle burning
I must maintain a constant source of hope, illuminating the path ahead

Bright in the window
So that others may find their way as well

It's the
It is the only light I can rely on

Only light I'll see tonight
I find comfort in the knowledge that I am not alone, even in the darkest of times

Beggars can't be choosers
When circumstances are dire, one must take what they can get

Shrouds they have
The dead have nothing left to take with them into the afterlife

No pockets
Their earthly possessions are of no use to them now

Some of us wake up
Some people rise to the occasion and seize the day

Others roll over
While others simply give in and give up

But not I
I am resolute and steadfast in my determination

This is my land
I have staked my claim and will defend it with all my might

Hear this dog bark
Take notice of the warning signs and be wary of danger

Watch the trees
Observe the natural world for signs of trouble

Sway
The trees can warn of danger by swaying in the wind

Both night and day
I must be vigilant at all times, regardless of the hour

Many invade
I am frequently threatened by those who would seek to take what is mine

I take
But I will never yield or surrender

No quarter
I will show no mercy to those who would seek to conquer me

These fields have eyes
I am constantly under watch and must be mindful of who is observing me

These woods have ears
The natural world is aware of my presence and may be transmitting information about me

This
These things considered

Is my land
Regardless of who else may inhabit it, I am the one who holds dominion over this area

I'll never surrender
No matter how difficult the challenges may become, I will always persevere