This Is Your Sword
This Is Your Sword

Bruce Springsteen - This Is Your Sword Lyrics

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Jan 10, 2014
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This Is Your Sword Lyrics

Now brothers and sisters listen to me
These are the few things that I leave to thee
A sword of our fathers with lessons hard taught
The shield strong and sturdy from battles well fought

Well this is your sword, this is your shield
This is the power of love revealed
Carry them with you wherever you go
And give all the love that you have in your soul

At times there are dark, dark must cover the earth
This world's filled with the beauty of God's work
Hold tight to your brawn, stay righteous, stay strong
When the days of miracles will come along

Now this is your sword, this is your shield
This is the power of love revealed
Carry it with you wherever you go
And give all the love that you have in your soul

In the days of despair you can grow hard
'Til you close your mind and empty your heart
If you find yourself staring in the abyss
Hold tight to your loved ones and remember this

This shield will protect your secret heart
The sword will defend from what comes in the dark
Should you grow weary on the battle field
Well do not despair, our love is real

This is your sword, this is your shield
This is the power of love revealed
Carry it with you wherever you go
And give all the love that you have in your soul
And give all the love that you have in your soul

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Writer(s): BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who plays drums on Bruce Springsteen's song 'This Is Your Sword'?

    Josh Freese plays drums on 'This Is Your Sword.' Max Weinberg, the usual drummer, was busy on tour, so Josh Freese, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle, was brought in to play drums on this track.

  2. What elements of 'This Is Your Sword' suggest a gospel influence?

    The song promises messages of 'the power of love revealed' and 'days of miracle,' reflecting the spiritual themes found in gospel music. Bruce Springsteen reportedly worked on a gospel album in the early 2010s, and some songs from that period, including this one, retain a gospel influence.

  3. What is the role of producer Ron Aniello in the song's creation?

    Ron Aniello was instrumental in shaping the demos provided by Bruce Springsteen, working on them while Springsteen was on the road. Aniello's collaboration, including bringing Josh Freese to play drums, helped transition the song from demo to its final version.

  4. Was 'This Is Your Sword' part of a larger album project?

    Yes, 'This Is Your Sword' is part of Bruce Springsteen's 2012 LP album, which includes songs like 'We Take Care of Our Own,' 'Shackled and Drawn,' and 'Rocky Ground.' These tracks likely originated from his initial gospel album project that was eventually scrapped.

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