“Warrior” by Air Traffic Controller – A Song Review

     After umpiring a game that included a team with the nickname “Warriors” and then watching a NBA game involving a team with the same name, it is appropriate to post the song “Warrior” by Air Traffic Controller.

     The use of the male humming to support the female vocals is a striking contrast of octaves. In “Warrior,” Air Traffic Controller added to their strings. Specifically, a violin to provide tension (best example – the short burst occurring at 1:24) and a cello that provides a forlorn atmosphere (best example – the chorus starting at 3:08). "Warrior" is a song with an array of subtle features that will lead to months of discovery - this song will score well in "the test of time."

     The members of Air Traffic Controller are Dave Munro (vocals, guitar), Casey Sullivan (vocals, bass), Steve Scott (guitar, keys), Jeremy Van Cleave (violin, percussion), Adrian Aiello (guitar and Adam Salameh (drums). The band is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The other contributors to “Warrior” were:

Production and synths - Bleu

Percussion - Ducky Carlisle

Violin - Alison Shipton

Cello - Loewi Lin

String arranging - Steve Scott

     “Warrior” by Air Traffic Controller

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Lyrics of “Warrior”

Oh,

You call me up

You've got me running

Like a spider in a bathtub.

Age,

Is calling out,

Don't you know

I'm just a child with a big mouth.

Keep,

Your lessons learned

Your bridges burned,

Wait your turn.

Sell,

Your shoes for gold

That you can hold

‘Till you get old.

You can’t call me a warrior

And turn on your heels

Right out the door.

You can’t call me a warrior

Don't call me that

Don't call me that.

Because,

You twist my words

God it hurts to know

The devil gets his way first.

Sell,

Your soul for pride

But you can’t hide

'Till you can find.

You can’t call me a warrior

And turn on your heels

Right out the door.

You can’t call me a warrior

Don't call me that

Don't call me that.

Don't say there’s hope for us

Don't say that I'll be okay

Oh it's been long enough

That's not what I want you to say.

You can’t call me a warrior

Then turn on your heels

Right out the door.

You can’t call me a warrior

Don't call me that

Don't call me that.

You can’t call me a warrior

Then turn on your heels

Right out the door.

You can’t call me a warrior

Don't call me that

Don't call me that.