Warrior
Mark Foster A-Trak & Kimbra Lyrics
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But my eyes are open
This modern denial
Has me broken
Nothing mystical
No hullabaloo
Just chemicals
What am I thinking (if you're so sure it's rational)
While the world's shrinking (but that don't make it logical)
What am I thinking (if you say I'm just an animal)
I feel like I'm sinking (you can't explain away the way I feel)
You're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(They tell you 'trust your head, be like men' but never feel like you're good enough)
You're just crushing me down, crushing me down, crushing me down
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
(I'll be your warrior, your warrior)
(I'll be your warrior, your warrior)
You're taking over
And I'm feeling small
When I was a child
I knew it all
Nothing magical
No hologram behind the door
Just a chain reaction
But I know I'm made for more!
What am I thinking (if you're so sure it's rational)
While the world's shrinking (but that don't make it logical)
What am I thinking (if you say I'm just an animal)
I feel like I'm sinking (you can't explain away the way I feel)
And you're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(They tell you, 'trust your head, be like men' but never feel like you're good enough)
You're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
And you're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(You wanna change the world, but your girls will be seen and not be heard)
You just crushing me down, crushing me down, crushing me down
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
And you're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(They tell you, 'trust your head, trust your head')
You're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(They wanna take our light, take our light, but never cry for the ones you love)
And you're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
(You wanna change the world, but your girls will be seen and not be heard)
You just crushing me down, crushing me down, crushing me down
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
The song "Warrior" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the feelings of disillusionment that many people experience in modern society. The lyrics speak of feeling overwhelmed and broken by the pressures of life, and of the struggle to remain optimistic and hopeful in the face of these challenges.
The opening lines of the song, "My hands are tired but my eyes are open," set the tone for the rest of the piece. The singer is exhausted and worn out, but still determined to keep going and to keep looking for solutions. The "modern denial" that they mention refers to the tendency of society to avoid confronting difficult problems and to retreat into artificial constructs such as social media and technology.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "I'll be your warrior," expresses a desire to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity. The song also touches on themes of gender inequality and the struggle for women's voices to be heard and respected. Kimbra's powerful and emotive vocals bring these issues to life, while the driving beat and catchy melody make the song a memorable and engaging piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands are tired
I am exhausted and worn out
But my eyes are open
I am still alert and aware
This modern denial
We ignore the real problems of society
Has me broken
I am emotionally fragile
Nothing mystical
There is no magic involved
No hullabaloo
No unnecessary fuss
Just chemicals
Our actions and emotions are driven by biological reactions
And no one looking down on you
There is no higher authority or judgment
What am I thinking (if you're so sure it's rational)
Questioning the rationality of our thought processes
While the world's shrinking (but that don't make it logical)
The world is becoming smaller, but that does not necessarily make it more logical
What am I thinking (if you say I'm just an animal)
Questioning the idea that we are just animals
I feel like I'm sinking (you can't explain away the way I feel)
Feeling overwhelmed and emotional, and rejecting attempts to dismiss those feelings
You're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down
Feeling oppressed and held back by outside forces
(They tell you 'trust your head, be like men' but never feel like you're good enough)
Societal pressures to conform to gender norms and expectations
You're just crushing me down, crushing me down, crushing me down
Feeling completely overwhelmed and powerless
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
Society values aggression and competition over love and compassion
(I'll be your warrior, your warrior)
I am determined to fight against oppression and stand up for what is right
(I'll be your warrior, your warrior)
Reiterating my commitment to fighting for justice
You're taking over
Oppression and outside forces are gaining control
And I'm feeling small
I feel powerless and insignificant
When I was a child
Reflecting on a time when things seemed simpler and more straightforward
I knew it all
Feeling more certain and self-confident in the past
Nothing magical
No supernatural forces at work
No hologram behind the door
No hidden secrets or elaborate conspiracies
Just a chain reaction
The world is driven by cause-and-effect relationships
But I know I'm made for more!
Despite feeling overwhelmed, I still have the strength to fight and make a difference
You just crushing me down, crushing me down, crushing me down
Feeling completely overwhelmed and powerless
(You wanna change the world, but your girls will be seen and not be heard)
Women are often silenced and kept in inferior positions despite having the desire and ability to change the world
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
Society values aggression and competition over love and compassion
(They tell you, 'trust your head, trust your head')
Societal pressure to prioritize logic and reason over emotions and intuition
(They wanna take our light, take our light, but never cry for the ones you love)
Society values aggression and competition over love and compassion
(You wanna change the world, but your girls will be seen and not be heard)
Women are often silenced and kept in inferior positions despite having the desire and ability to change the world
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
Society values aggression and competition over love and compassion
(You're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down)
Feeling oppressed and held back by outside forces
(They tell you, 'trust your head, trust your head')
Societal pressure to prioritize logic and reason over emotions and intuition
(You're just pushing me down, pushing me down, pushing me down)
Feeling oppressed and held back by outside forces
(They wanna take our light, take our light, but never cry for the ones you love)
Society values aggression and competition over love and compassion
(You just crushing me down, crushing me down, crushing me down)
Feeling completely overwhelmed and powerless
(They wanna take our light, make us fight, but never cry for the ones you love)
Society values aggression and competition over love and compassion
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alain Macklovitch, Isom David Innis, Kimbra Lee Johnson, Mark Derek Foster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Swaraj
I remember listening to this while riding my bike to school and my earphones got tangled in the axle and I fell face first on the pavement with "You're just pushing me down pushing me down" kicking in as I fall to my eventual doom 😩
Iris Maya
LMAOO OMGGG
Kenny Myers
😊
Ángel Iván Martínez Ramos
Tenía mucho que no escuchaba esto 🥺 que bonito es recordarlo
Nancy Esperanza Alpízar Mejia
Esta canción es una joya ❤️
crawfishspecial
I remember when I first saw this video when I was like 12 and I was obsessed with it. Back then, Mark was a big inspiration to me. So this music video pretty much made him my hero.
Laurie r
this song came out 4 years ago... so
Lea Silva
he's 16 now
sophie
Justin Crawford I was 9 when this happened lol 😂
Lore Labastida
omg, I was 12 too. :^)