Warrior

Honolulu, HI
 
Brewing on offerings for the 2014 Illumination Gathering in Oregon and realized I don't know any songs about warriors.  (We'll be doing a four phase fire-circle on Friday night unfolding along the lines of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey - Lover, Warrior, Philosopher, Fool.) So, here's what popped out...

LYRICS:
 

Yeah, there’s a Warrior in me

I pursue my goals relentlessly

I am strong, courageous, brave and caring

Unstoppable, noble and daring

There's a Hero right in here

Who overcomes all fear

Champion for a better world

For every woman, man, boy and girl

RHYTHM: (accapella)

 
“Every society needs heroes. And every society has them. The reason we don't often see them is because we don't bother to look. -- There are two kinds of heroes. Heroes who shine in the face of great adversity, who perform an amazing feat in a difficult situation. And heroes who live among us, who do their work unceremoniously, unnoticed by many of us, but who make a difference in the lives of others.  --  Heroes are selfless people who perform extraordinary acts. The mark of heroes is not necessarily the result of their action, but what they are willing to do for others and for their chosen cause. Even if they fail, their determination lives on for others to follow. The glory lies not in the achievement, but in the sacrifice.”  -- Susilo Bambang Yadhoyono - President of Indonesia