Warriors – English Lyrics

• By: Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the empowering world of Imagine Dragons' 'Warriors.' This anthemic track, born from a collaboration with League of Legends, uses powerful lyrics and a driving soundscape to inspire resilience and the pursuit of greatness. Learn how its message of overcoming challenges and striving to be your best can resonate with your own journey.

[English]

As a child you would wait, and watch from far away,

But you always knew that you’d be the one to work while they all play.

In youth, you'd lay… awake at night and scheme

Of all the things that you would change,

But it was just a dream.

Here we are don’t turn away, now

We are the Warriors that built this town.

Here we are don’t turn away, now

We are the Warriors that built this town from dust.

The time will come when you will have to rise

Above the best and prove yourself

Your spirit never dies.

Farewell, I’ve gone to take my throne above

But don’t weep for me, cause this will be the labor of my love.

Here we are don’t turn away, now

We are the Warriors that built this town.

Here we are don’t turn away, now

We are the Warriors that built this town from dust.

Here we are don’t turn away, now

We are the Warriors that built this town.

Here we are don’t turn away, now

We are the Warriors that built this town from dust.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
warrior /ˈwɔːr.i.ər/ B2	noun - a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one
spirit /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ B2	noun - the non-physical part of a person, often regarded as the true self
throne /θroʊn/ B2	noun - a ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or similar figure
labor /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ B2	noun - work, especially hard physical work
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - a human settlement smaller than a city
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation
best /bɛst/ A2	adjective - of the highest quality, standard, or level
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
dust /dʌst/ A2	noun - fine, dry particles of matter

Key Grammar Structures

• As a child you would wait, and watch from far away,

  ➔ Conditional mood (would)

  ➔ The phrase "you would wait" indicates a habitual action in the past.

• But you always knew that you’d be the one to work while they all play.

  ➔ Future in the past (you’d be)

  ➔ The phrase "you’d be the one" indicates a prediction made in the past about the future.

• Your spirit never dies.

  ➔ Simple present tense (never dies)

  ➔ The phrase "never dies" expresses a general truth or fact.

• But don’t weep for me, cause this will be the labor of my love.

  ➔ Future simple tense (will be)

  ➔ The phrase "this will be" indicates a future event or state.

• Here we are don’t turn away, now.

  ➔ Imperative mood (don’t turn away)

  ➔ The phrase "don’t turn away" is a command or request.

• We are the Warriors that built this town.

  ➔ Present continuous tense (are building)

  ➔ The phrase "are the Warriors" indicates a current state of being.

• Here we are don’t turn away, now.

  ➔ Present simple tense (are)

  ➔ The phrase "we are" expresses a current identity or state.