This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I am not an instrument of violence
I am a vessel of invincibility
I cannot, leave this undecided
Stepping down to battle another day
Remember me, for all time this
Determination is a vital part of me
Surrender, now or be counted
With the endless masses that I will defeat
Come on, bring it, you don't see it
I don't believe it
Broken down, till your hope has died
Beat down, till the victory is mine
Stand up and show me some pride
And now, are you ready?
I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight
As I look upon you, through
The warrior's eyes now
I can see the fear that will
Ensure my victory this time
I can't be told the compromises
From every toppled body lying at my feet
They know for minimal reminder
They will speak my name for eternity
I have no need of any guidance
I am a weapon powerful beyond belief
Seen through the warrior's eyes
I never need to question how to defeat you
Come on, bring it, you don't see it
I don't believe it
Broken down, till your hope has died
Beat down till the victory is mine
Stand up and show me some pride
And now, are you ready?
I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight
As I look upon you, through
The warrior's eyes now
I can see the fear that will
Ensure my victory this time
You can't hide now
I am the warrior
So decide now
How they'll remember you
Do not hide now
Act like a warrior
Show your pride now
Solidify your place in time
I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight
As I look upon you through
The warrior's eyes now
I can see the fear that will
Ensure my victory this time
I'm one with the warrior inside
The evidence can't be denied
The entire world will stare
Into this battlefield tonight
As I stand before you with
The warrior's heart now
I can feel the strength that will
Ensure my victory this time
I am a vessel of invincibility
I cannot, leave this undecided
Stepping down to battle another day
Remember me, for all time this
Determination is a vital part of me
Surrender, now or be counted
With the endless masses that I will defeat
Come on, bring it, you don't see it
I don't believe it
Broken down, till your hope has died
Beat down, till the victory is mine
Stand up and show me some pride
And now, are you ready?
I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight
As I look upon you, through
The warrior's eyes now
I can see the fear that will
Ensure my victory this time
I can't be told the compromises
From every toppled body lying at my feet
They know for minimal reminder
They will speak my name for eternity
I have no need of any guidance
I am a weapon powerful beyond belief
Seen through the warrior's eyes
I never need to question how to defeat you
Come on, bring it, you don't see it
I don't believe it
Broken down, till your hope has died
Beat down till the victory is mine
Stand up and show me some pride
And now, are you ready?
I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight
As I look upon you, through
The warrior's eyes now
I can see the fear that will
Ensure my victory this time
You can't hide now
I am the warrior
So decide now
How they'll remember you
Do not hide now
Act like a warrior
Show your pride now
Solidify your place in time
I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight
As I look upon you through
The warrior's eyes now
I can see the fear that will
Ensure my victory this time
I'm one with the warrior inside
The evidence can't be denied
The entire world will stare
Into this battlefield tonight
As I stand before you with
The warrior's heart now
I can feel the strength that will
Ensure my victory this time
Lyrics submitted by vane111391, edited by brookes67, TKProdoctions, griffinsong
Warrior Lyrics as written by David Draiman Dan Donegan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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