She began playing the guitar at the age of five, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been enthralled by the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.” Ryan Adams in turn had her album 'I Speak Because I Can' given to him by a producer friend. Ryan had written a lot of the material for his forthcoming album 'Ashes and Fire' but upon listening to her album he said; "I actually threw out the record I was writing and re-wrote my record based on that album because I thought to myself somebody's actually taking this very seriously ... It was amazing, a great motivation ... And it felt good to ask: 'What am I really capable of? I felt competitive again to write great songs."
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. Marling is part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on, and was also a member of Noah and the Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and seen in the "Five Years Time" video playing recorder.
Following her London Town EP, Marling's debut album Alas I Cannot Swim was released by Virgin on 4th February 2008. Originally released in a large Song Box containing mementos and trinkets personal to the songs, as well as a concert ticket., the album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.
Marling released her second album, I Speak Because I Can, on March 22nd 2010.
The first track from her third album, A Creature I Don't Know, to receive radio airplay was "Sophia." The song is an ode to a mythical deity. (Sophia Songfacts).
Warrior
Laura Marling Lyrics
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He sees a battle he don't want to face alone
I bolt upwards and shake him off my back
He falls to his knees, on to a bloody track
Well I can't be your horse any more
You're not the warrior I've been looking for
I cannot protect you from who you want to be
Go face the Lord on your own
You have my love but it will not make you grow
I can't be your horse anymore
You're not the warrior I would die for
He fearing solitude, began to beg
When he saw I was sure, stuck a knife into my leg
Good luck walking on in your own bloody trail
This noble path you're on will send us both to hell
I'm just a horse on the moor
Where is my warrior I've been looking for?
I stumbled some way on, licking my sores,
Tasting the memory of pain I have endured
Wondering where am I to go?
Well looking back on a bloody trail, you think that I should know
But I'm just a horse with no name
Somewhere there's other beasts who think the same
I'm just a horse with no name
Some place there's some other beasts who think the same
One morning I awoke to someone calling me
A priestess I'd seen once in some arcana dream
And she pulled an orange from the ground
Is this my warrior, I, I am found
I'm just a horse with no name
Where are my other beasts who think the same?
I'm just a horse on the moor
Where is the warrior I've been looking for?
The lyrics to Laura Marling's “Warrior” speak about a relationship between a man and a woman who takes on the role of a horse for the man, carrying him through life's struggles. However, as the woman realizes that the man is not the warrior she had hoped he would be and is not willing to face challenges alone, she decides to leave. She is aware of the man's intentions to use her as a shield to protect himself from his fears and believes that he needs to confront them alone. As the man tries to convince her to stay, he ends up injuring her when she resists him.
Despite the injury, the woman manages to escape and continues to search for a true warrior who doesn't need her to carry him through life but one who is a fighter and can face life's challenges courageously. The song ends with her encountering a priestess who gives her an orange fruit that signifies a new beginning and a hope that she has found the warrior she has been searching for.
This song portrays the notion of power dynamics in a relationship where one person constantly relies on the other for support and protection. It raises the question of whether this kind of relationship is healthy and sustainable for both parties involved.
Line by Line Meaning
He means to ride me on,
He intends to use me for his own benefit
He sees a battle he don't want to face alone
He is afraid to face his problems alone
I bolt upwards and shake him off my back
I reject being used by him
He falls to his knees, on to a bloody track
He suffers the consequences of his actions
Well I can't be your horse any more
I refuse to be used by you any longer
You're not the warrior I've been looking for
You don't possess the qualities of a true warrior
I see what you mean to do with me
I understand your intentions towards me
I cannot protect you from who you want to be
I cannot save you from yourself
Go face the Lord on your own
You need to face your problems by yourself
You have my love but it will not make you grow
My love cannot save you from your problems or help you grow
I can't be your horse anymore
I refuse to be used by you any longer
You're not the warrior I would die for
You don't possess the qualities of a true warrior
He fearing solitude, began to beg
He is afraid of being alone and started begging
When he saw I was sure, stuck a knife into my leg
He attacked me when he realized I was not going to help him
Good luck walking on in your own bloody trail
You will suffer the consequences of your actions
This noble path you're on will send us both to hell
Your actions will lead both of us to a bad place
I'm just a horse on the moor
I am lost and alone
Where is my warrior I've been looking for?
Where is the person who can help and guide me?
I stumbled some way on, licking my sores,
I am recovering from my wounds
Tasting the memory of pain I have endured
Remembering the pain I went through
Wondering where am I to go?
Not knowing where to turn for help
Well looking back on a bloody trail, you think that I should know
Given my past experiences, you would expect me to know where to go
But I'm just a horse with no name
I am lost and do not know my way
Somewhere there's other beasts who think the same
There are others like me who are lost and seeking guidance
One morning I awoke to someone calling me
Someone reached out to help me
A priestess I'd seen once in some arcana dream
A spiritual figure who appeared in my dreams
And she pulled an orange from the ground
A symbol of hope and new beginnings
Is this my warrior, I, I am found
I have found the guidance and help I was seeking
Where are my other beasts who think the same?
Where are the others who are lost and seeking guidance?
Where is the warrior I've been looking for?
Where is the person who can help and guide me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LAURA BEATRICE MARLING
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David Barnes
Best song and video put together, does something to my soul, few songs do that 🐎💯
Treehamallama
Love it!
Deirdre Flynn
So beautiful! Thank you for this.
William Thomas
Absolutely perfect... absolutely beautiful!
Bendrix27
Best song on the album.
Joshua Kyle
Just made this little story arc using public domain videos to one of Laura Marling's new tracks on Short Movie. Warrior - "I can't be your horse anymore, you're not the warrior I would die for"
Paloma Palacio
Joshua, could you tell me where the videos are from?
Len B
Very good song and vid!!
MrSpaceplatypus
Really cool!!
Kaministquia Mahackamack
I'm not your horse, anymore
These aren't the droids, you're looking for