Warrior Blues
Embracing the Warrior Within: Groundation's Anthem of Justice and Resilience
Lyrics
It was a warrior blues I had
Expressing the experience of having a feeling of warrior blues.
Warrior blues I had
Reiterating the presence of warrior blues in the past.
Oh man a warrior still I am
Affirming the identity of being a warrior, emphasizing continuity.
Warrior, warrior
Repetition for emphasis, highlighting the warrior theme.
If ya want a battle if ya want a battle
Inviting a battle and stating that Jah Jah (God) is ready to defend.
Jah Jah ready to attack
Emphasizing Jah Jah's readiness to confront challenges.
And if you give Jah the glory stand up tell your story
Encouraging giving glory to Jah and sharing one's story; assurance of divine support.
Jah Jah got your back
Asserting that Jah Jah has one's back, providing a sense of protection.
Jah love was always there, from here to Zion
Affirming the constant presence of Jah's love, extending from the current state to Zion (spiritual realm).
It was a warrior blues I had
Reiteration of experiencing warrior blues in the past.
Warrior blues I had
Emphasizing the continuation of warrior blues.
Oh man a warrior still I am
Stating the present identity as a warrior.
Warrior, warrior
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the warrior theme.
Jah will make all your ways balanced for you
Expressing the belief that Jah will bring balance to one's life paths.
None can cool out this fire for justice
Asserting that no force can extinguish the fire for justice.
JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther too yes
Reference to historical figures (JFK, RFK, Martin Luther) with a commitment to justice.
Malcolm, Marcus and Marley with a vision for humanity
Mentioning influential figures (Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley) with a vision for humanity.
Let their commitment strengthen we
Encouraging strength through the commitment of historical figures.
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