Warrior
YeahYeahYeahs Lyrics

When it's missing then you want it more
The desire for something increases when it's no longer available.

It isn't right
Something feels wrong or off.

Turning, turning out the door
Leaving or walking away.

And back to this
Returning to a situation that was previously left behind.

Leave it like it was before
Keeping things the way they were originally.

And let me out
Allowing freedom or escape.

Must've been the end of the story
The conclusion or ending of something, possibly a relationship or situation.

Giving it all, giving it all away
Putting everything into something, without holding back.

You're gonna wake up someone
Having an impact or influence on someone else's life.

Well study it all
Carefully analyzing and examining everything.

The wings, the crowd, your face
Referring to a performance, paying attention to the details and visuals of the stage.

You're gonna end up like one
The performer will become just like another member of the audience, or their peers.

Trouble at home
Problems or issues within a personal or domestic situation.

Travel the way you say
Following a pre-planned path or direction.

"The road don't like me"
A feeling of conflict or adversity with the path or journey.

Travel away
Leaving or escaping from a situation or place.

Travel it all away
Attempting to avoid or forget about problems by traveling or running away.

"The road's gonna end on me"
A sense of inevitability or looming danger on the path or journey.

Man, they like me
Others have an appreciation or admiration for the performer.

Cause I'm a warrior, a warrior
Referring to oneself as a strong and courageous fighter.

Stand on my feet
Maintaining a stable and grounded position.

Dance the warrior, the warrior
Performing with strength and power, like a warrior would.

Where would I be?
Expressing gratitude for the current situation or success.

I'd be a warrior, a warrior
Reinforcing the idea of oneself as a strong and resilient fighter.

Now the strangers have caught on
Receiving recognition and attention from people who were previously unfamiliar.

And they're riding in the backseat
Having others follow behind, while remaining in control of the situation.

The river's gonna wash all
A symbolic representation of a natural force washing away negative or unwanted aspects.

Yeah the river it spoke to me
A spiritual or metaphorical message received from the surrounding environment.

It told me I'm small
Receiving a humbling experience or realization of insignificance.

And I swallowed it down
Accepting the message or situation, even if it's difficult to do so.

If I make it all
A hopeful statement of achieving success or overcoming obstacles.

I'm a make you want me
Becoming a desirable or attractive figure as a result of success and confidence.

Like a warrior, a warrior
Repeating the idea of oneself as a brave and powerful fighter.

Dance the warrior, the warrior
Continuing to perform with strength and determination, like a warrior would.