The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Gentle warrior
With your heart like gold and a rainbow in your eyes
Brave companion
Do you see a world shining in the sky?
With your body dancing like an arrow
Spreading joy beneath your feet
And your hands they wave like tall grass
In the wind as you speak
With the shyness of a small child
And the wisdom of a saint
I tell ya now
There is no reason to be afraid
Brother warrior
There are none of us who walk this path alone
Spirit healer is the only life that we have ever known
I see your smile in the sunlight
I hear your song in the rain
And I hold you here inside me
Feel your love and know your pain
At this time when the earth is waking
To the dawn of another age
I tell ya now
There is no reason to be afraid
We are crying for a vision
That all living things can share
And those who care
Are with us everywhere
With your heart like gold and a rainbow in your eyes
Brave companion
Do you see a world shining in the sky?
With your body dancing like an arrow
Spreading joy beneath your feet
And your hands they wave like tall grass
In the wind as you speak
With the shyness of a small child
And the wisdom of a saint
I tell ya now
There is no reason to be afraid
Brother warrior
There are none of us who walk this path alone
Spirit healer is the only life that we have ever known
I see your smile in the sunlight
I hear your song in the rain
And I hold you here inside me
Feel your love and know your pain
At this time when the earth is waking
To the dawn of another age
I tell ya now
There is no reason to be afraid
We are crying for a vision
That all living things can share
And those who care
Are with us everywhere
Lyrics submitted by angelique1
Brother Warrior Lyrics as written by Kate Wolf
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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