Song | “Live Like A Warrior” by Matisyahu
“Live Like a Warrior” by Matisyahu is a powerful anthem of resilience and empowerment, urging listeners to rise above life’s challenges and live with a warrior’s spirit. The song’s lyrics, paired with its uplifting melody, create a motivational piece that speaks to anyone facing adversity, self-doubt, or emotional weight.
From the very first verse, the song addresses the feelings of isolation and rejection that many people experience. Matisyahu sings about the struggle of not being understood or valued by others, capturing the frustration of being judged harshly for one’s mistakes despite their best efforts. These lines resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt like they are not enough, no matter how much they try. The repetition of the word “today” emphasizes the importance of the present moment, encouraging listeners to focus on the now rather than dwell on past mistakes or regrets.
A central message of the song is the need to let go of the burdens of the past. The chorus, “Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire,” is a powerful metaphor for releasing the emotional weight that holds us back. This imagery suggests a cleansing process — purging the negative experiences and emotions to make way for a new beginning. The song encourages a mindset of living authentically and courageously, urging listeners to “live like you wanna” and fight like a warrior against the negative forces that seek to drag them down.
Matisyahu also touches on the universality of struggles and aspirations. He acknowledges that everyone has their highs and lows, secrets, and dreams. This recognition of shared humanity fosters a sense of solidarity among listeners, making the song not just an individual call to arms but also a collective one. By stating that “We all got dreams we can’t let go,” Matisyahu validates the persistence of hope and the need to continue pursuing one’s dreams despite the obstacles.
The repeated exhortation to “fight like a warrior” serves as both a rallying cry and a mantra. It suggests that life’s battles require not just physical strength but also mental and emotional fortitude. The warrior, in this context, is someone who refuses to be defeated by life’s challenges, who keeps pushing forward no matter what. This warrior is resilient, brave, and unafraid to confront both external challenges and internal demons.
“Live Like a Warrior” is more than just a song; it’s an inspirational message that speaks to the resilience within us all. Matisyahu’s lyrics offer a powerful reminder that we have the strength to overcome our challenges, let go of our past, and live life on our own terms. The song’s blend of honesty about life’s difficulties with a hopeful, empowering message makes it a timeless anthem for anyone needing encouragement to keep fighting, to keep living, and to never give up.
Feel like the world don’t love you
They only want to push you away
Some days people don’t see you
You feel like you’re in the way
Today you feel, as if everyone hates
Pointing their fingers, looking at your mistakes
You do good, they want great
No matter what you give they stilll want to take
Give your love and they throw it back
You give your heart they go on attack
When there’s nothing left for you
Only thing that you can do, say
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Fight like a warrior
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Live like a warrior
There some things you should let go, there only gonna pull you down
Just like weight on your shoulder they are only gonna make you drown
We all swing high, we all swing low
We all got secrets people don’t know
We all got dreams we can’t let go
We want to brave, don’t be afraid
Noo
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Fight like a warrior
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Live like a warrior
Your heart is too heavy from things you carry a long time
Been up you been down, tired and you don’t know why
But you’re never gonna go back, you only live one life
Let go, let go, let goooo
Let go, let go, let goooo
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Live like a warrior
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Live like a warrior
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Fight like a warrior
Today, today, live like you wanna
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire
Live like a warrior
