Lyrics to "Warriors" by Coco and the Butterfields

Joy o' joy, the king of kings
We'll keep fighting 'til the end

For a time that we've been taught to keep

Since our life began

We are brothers, you and I

We'll keep standing side by side

For we are warriors and warriors are not afraid to die (x4)

 

You can think of me like an asteroid that's racing through the sky

I'll still think of you like a hurricane that's hurling round my mind

They say to give him time like a criminal that plans his next attack

I know I've been off the road, but I promise I'll be back

Your heart is ticking like a clock (so I'll watch out for you)

Your tears are diamonds in the rough (that are shining through)

It's been hard for me but only God knows how it's been for you

So I say sorry now for there is nothing else that I can do.

You'll remember me as the man who kept his songs locked in a jar

I'll remember you as the ones who tried to supernova stars

But when our dreams unite I'll promise you I'll join you on the road

I've said I've tried the sky but I'm telling you that this is all I've known [I've known].

Your heart is ticking like a clock (so I'll watch out for you)

Your tears are diamonds in the rough (that are shining through)

It's been hard for me but only God knows how it's been for you

So I say sorry now for there is nothing else that I can do.

Joy o' joy, the king of kings

We'll keep fighting 'til the end

For a time that we've been taught to keep

Since our life began

We are brothers, you and I

We'll keep standing side by side.

For we are warriors and warriors are not afraid to die.

Your heart is ticking like a clock (so I'll watch out for you)

Your tears are diamonds in the rough (that are shining through)

It's been hard for me but only God knows how it's been for you

So I say sorry now for there is nothing else that I can do.

Joy o' joy, the king of kings

We'll keep fighting 'til the end

For a time that we've been taught to keep

Since our life began

We are brothers, you and I

We'll keep standing side by side.

For we are warriors and warriors are not afraid to die.

Joy o joy, the king of kings
We'll keep fighting 'til the end

For a time that we've been taught to keep

Since our life begins

We are brothers, you and I

We'll keep standing side by side.

For we are warriors and warriors are not afraid to die (x4)

An apparent theme of the song is "Warriors", bravery and courage. Therefore for our music video, we need to replicate this message in order to follow aspects of Goodwin's Theory; such as linking the lyrics to the visuals.

                -There is a clear lexical field within the song lyrics of unity and courage, thus providing the meaning of the song. For example with words such as "brothers", "warriors", "fighting" and "shining", therefore our music video needs to present this message to our audience so that the meaning can be understood and portrayed clearly.

                   - There are also many metaphors and similes, among impossible phrases. Such as "your heart is ticking like a clock", "Your tears are diamonds in the rough" & "ones who tried to supernova stars". Because these aren't physically possible, it suggests another theme of endless possibilities by imagining them to be true. Everything is limitless and therefore within our reach, supporting the theme of bravery and courage. In order for our music video to represent this key message, we must follow Goodwin's Theory and link the music and lyrics to the visuals.