Warrior Poet
Tomorrows Bad Seeds Lyrics


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OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT
FOLLOW YOUR HEART DEAL WITH WHATS INSIDE
DON’T LET THEM FOOL YOU
MUST A BEEN SHOT DOWN FROM THE SKY
YOUNG LOVER YOU DON’T DESERVE TO DIE
ALL THEY HAVE IS ALL THEY’LL EVER NEED
TAKEN FOR GRANTED WHATS GIVEN FOR FREE
DON’T LET THEM FOOL YOU
SHOOT YOU DOWN FROM YOUR HIGH
YOUNG RASTA YOU’VE GOT THE HEART TO FIGHT

WARRIOR

LIKE A BRANCH ON A TREE
WE ALL STRIVE TO BE FREE
MASTER BLASTER JAMMIN’ ON A STEVIE MELEDY
MOVIN’ ON A VISION WITH NO TIME TO WASTE
SECOND HAND EMOTION DECIDING THE FATE
OF ALL MAN KIND THAT’S A STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE
LAWS OF NATURE THAT THEY JUST CANT HIDE
PROPAGANDA ON THE MEDIA SCREEN
ITS HARD TO PLEASE THEM IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
BUT IF A SMALL SEED CAN GROW TO BE A GREAT BIG TREE
SPREAD ITS ROOTS ACROSS THE LAND AND THE SEAS
THE WORDS OF I AND I THE’LL LEARN TO BELIVE
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS ITS YOUR RIGHT TO BE FREE

WARRIOR

WE’VE ALL BEEN THROUGH IT THE UP’S AND THE DOWNS
ONLY REMEDY THAT IVE EVER FOUND MUSIC THE HEART OF A SWEET MELEDY
ONLY FOR JAH JAH I SING TO BE FREE
SO WASTED YOUTH YES ITS ALL UP TO YOU
DOWN WITH BABYLON DON’T DARE BE CONFUSED
DON’T LET THEM FOOL YOU
RULE AN EYE FOR AN EYE
STAND STRONG TOGETHER LEAVE NOT ONE BEHIND
WITH ALL THESE REASONS IN THIS WORLD TO BE MAD
AND ALL THESE REASONS IN THIS WORLD TO SO SAD
ITS GETTING HARDER EVEN DAY BY DAY
I AND I WILL SURVIVE AS THEM BAD BRAINS SAY
BUT IF YOUR ROOT YOUR BRANCH YOUR LEAF OR YOUR STEM
WE ALL RUN TOGETHER AS JAH JAH CHILDREN
I SAID YOUR ROOT YOUR BRANCH LEAF OR YOUR STEM
WE ALL RUN TOGETHER AS JAH JAH CHILDREN

WARRIOR

CAUSE’ IF YOUR ROOT YOUR BRANCH YOUR LEAF OR YOUR STEM
WE ALL RUN TOGETHER AS JAH JAH CHILDREN
I SAID YOUR ROOT YOUR BRANCH LEAF OR YOUR STEM
WE ALL RUN TOGETHER AS JAH JAH CHILDREN





WARRIOR

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tomorrows Bad Seeds's song Warrior Poet convey a message of fighting for one's beliefs and freedom. The first verse encourages the listener to listen to their heart and not be fooled by those who wish to bring them down. The lyrics also acknowledge the struggle of young lovers, who do not deserve to die. The chorus repeats the word "Warrior" to emphasize the idea of fighting and standing up for oneself.


The second verse talks about how everyone strives to be free and move towards their vision without wasting a moment's time. The lyrics mention second-hand emotions that decide the fate of all mankind. The song also criticizes propaganda on media screens and the difficulty in pleasing people. However, it ends with the idea that a small seed can grow into a vast tree that spreads its roots across the land and seas, emphasizing the power of individual actions.


The final verse encourages young people to fight against Babylon and not be confused. It also urges action for the rights of all individuals, with the idea that every person has the power to change the world. The lyrics assert that even though it is becoming harder every day, together, and with Jah Jah's children, the world can be overcome.


Line by Line Meaning

OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT
Moving from a state of confusion and uncertainty toward clarity and understanding.


FOLLOW YOUR HEART DEAL WITH WHATS INSIDE
Listen to your inner voice and confront your own emotional struggles.


DON’T LET THEM FOOL YOU
Do not be deceived by false information or manipulative tactics.


MUST A BEEN SHOT DOWN FROM THE SKY
Feeling like your potential has been cut short or undermined by outside forces.


YOUNG LOVER YOU DON’T DESERVE TO DIE
Acknowledging the value of life and the importance of protecting it.


ALL THEY HAVE IS ALL THEY’LL EVER NEED
Suggesting that material possessions cannot bring true happiness or fulfillment.


TAKEN FOR GRANTED WHATS GIVEN FOR FREE
Ignoring or undervaluing the many blessings that life offers us without cost or effort.


SHOOT YOU DOWN FROM YOUR HIGH
Bringing someone down from a positive or optimistic state of mind.


YOUNG RASTA YOU’VE GOT THE HEART TO FIGHT
Encouraging a young person who has the courage and determination to stand up for their beliefs.


WARRIOR
An exclamation of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


LIKE A BRANCH ON A TREE
Describing our interconnectedness as part of a larger natural system.


WE ALL STRIVE TO BE FREE
Recognizing the universal human desire for independence and self-determination.


MASTER BLASTER JAMMIN’ ON A STEVIE MELEDY
Celebrating the power of music to inspire and uplift us.


MOVIN’ ON A VISION WITH NO TIME TO WASTE
Urging us to focus and take action on our goals and aspirations without delay.


SECOND HAND EMOTION DECIDING THE FATE
Suggesting that relying on others’ opinions or emotions can lead to a negative outcome.


OF ALL MAN KIND THAT’S A STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE
Highlighting the difficulties faced by people across the world who are trying to meet their basic needs.


LAWS OF NATURE THAT THEY JUST CANT HIDE
Reminding us that we are subject to the natural laws of the universe, whether we like it or not.


PROPAGANDA ON THE MEDIA SCREEN
Drawing attention to the manipulation and sensationalism often present in mainstream media.


ITS HARD TO PLEASE THEM IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
Acknowledging the difficulty of satisfying external expectations or demands.


BUT IF A SMALL SEED CAN GROW TO BE A GREAT BIG TREE
Inspiring hope and possibility for growth and progress, even from small beginnings.


SPREAD ITS ROOTS ACROSS THE LAND AND THE SEAS
Envisioning a future where positive change and progress extend across the globe.


THE WORDS OF I AND I THE’LL LEARN TO BELIEVE
Asserting the power of words, story, and spirituality to shape our beliefs and values.


FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS ITS YOUR RIGHT TO BE FREE
Encouraging us to stand up for ourselves and others, and remember that freedom is a fundamental human right.


WE’VE ALL BEEN THROUGH IT THE UP’S AND THE DOWNS
Reminding us that life is full of ups and downs, and that we are all in this together.


ONLY REMEDY THAT IVE EVER FOUND MUSIC THE HEART OF A SWEET MELEDY
Expressing the healing power of music to uplift and inspire us in difficult times.


ONLY FOR JAH JAH I SING TO BE FREE
Referring to spirituality as a source of personal strength and liberation.


SO WASTED YOUTH YES ITS ALL UP TO YOU
Empowering young people to take charge of their lives and create the future they want to see.


DOWN WITH BABYLON DON’T DARE BE CONFUSED
Rejecting oppressive systems and warning against complacency or confusion in the face of injustice.


RULE AN EYE FOR AN EYE
Reflecting on the destructive cycle of retribution and challenging us to seek alternative solutions to conflict.


STAND STRONG TOGETHER LEAVE NOT ONE BEHIND
Promoting the value of working together and supporting one another in times of need.


WITH ALL THESE REASONS IN THIS WORLD TO BE MAD
Recognizing the many sources of frustration, anger, and injustice present in our world.


AND ALL THESE REASONS IN THIS WORLD TO SO SAD
Acknowledging the pain and suffering experienced by many people as a result of these problems.


ITS GETTING HARDER EVEN DAY BY DAY
Acknowledging the growing challenges and difficulties that we face as a society.


I AND I WILL SURVIVE AS THEM BAD BRAINS SAY
Drawing strength and resilience from the wisdom of those who have succeeded in difficult circumstances before us.


IF YOUR ROOT YOUR BRANCH YOUR LEAF OR YOUR STEM WE ALL RUN TOGETHER AS JAH JAH CHILDREN
Affirming our shared humanity and our interconnectedness as part of a larger spiritual family.


CAUSE’ IF YOUR ROOT YOUR BRANCH YOUR LEAF OR YOUR STEM WE ALL RUN TOGETHER AS JAH JAH CHILDREN
Reiterating the importance of unity, compassion, and respect for all people regardless of our differences.




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AJ - Roy

I saw them live at the 2011 Utah Reggae Festival and they played this song.. It was epic !!!

Jennifer Harmon

Seen them in concert! Sooo good!!!!

Judy Mont

love this song the beginning is amazing

Nick P

They're playing in Boston in october and I cant wait. They're such an amazing band

R.O Naea

Love Tomorrow's Bad Seeds. This is real stuff. I honestly don't even know where they're from, but there music brings me back to the islands. 808, represent! Cheehoo!!

VadersGrl

saw them in concert amazingg<3

Loud NPhx

love this song

Dom LG

This song gets I pumped One Love, Jah Love

thejoes25

Solid FUCKING Gold jam!

MikeyMystery45

That show back at Ciseros was so good.

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