Warrior is a Child by Twila Paris
Lately I've been winning battles left and right
But even winners can get wounded in the fight
People say that I'm amazing
I'm strong beyond my years
But they don't see inside of me
I'm hiding all the tears
[Chorus]
They don't know
That I come running home when I fall down
They don't know
Who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
Cuz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child
Unafraid because his armor is the best
But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest
People say that I'm amazing
I never face retreat
But they don't see the enemies
That lay me at his feet
[Repeat Chorus 2X]
The warrior is a child
Format for the Outline
Title: (the song title and the composer)
I. Introduction
A. Major Idea (general thought or interpretation of the song)
1. Minor Idea (supporting idea of the major idea)
2. Minor Idea (supporting idea of the major idea)
B. Thesis Statement
1. State what are you going to discuss in your outline, the general idea of the relevance of the song in
your life, provide 3 points
II. Body
A. First Point (from the thesis statement)
1. Supporting Point (excerpt from the lyrics that will support the first point)
2. Supporting Point (interpretation of the excerpt)
3. Supporting Point (relevance of the excerpt in your own life)
B. Second Point (from the thesis statement)
1. Supporting Point (excerpt from the lyrics that will support the second point)
2. Supporting Point (interpretation of the excerpt)
3. Supporting Point (relevance of the excerpt in your own life)
C. Third Point (from the thesis statement)
1. Supporting Point (excerpt from the lyrics that will support the second point)
2. Supporting Point (interpretation of the excerpt)
3. Supporting Point (relevance of the excerpt in your own life)
III. Conclusion
A. Summary of your thesis statement
Sample Sentence Outline
Title: A Warrior is a Child by Twila Paris
I. Introduction
A. The frailty of a human soul cannot be distinguished through outward appearance.
1. A person with a strong personality and character is sometimes viewed by other people as invincible.
2. Internal turmoil can be so perplexing because we do not usually realize it until we are overwhelmed
by it.
B. Thesis Statement
1. People think that I am invulnerable and cannot be easily swayed by difficulties in life, and I do not
pullback, but no matter how tough and strong-minded they think I am, the truth is that I am still a
child in heart.
II. Body
A. People think that I am invulnerable and cannot be easily swayed by difficulties in life but they do not know
that I am just hiding all the negativities.
1. People say that I'm amazing
I'm strong beyond my years
But they don't see inside of me
I'm hiding all the tears
2. The composer speaks about the amazement of other people towards the bravery and strength she
possessed throughout her years, but people do not realize the hardship that she went through.
3. The relevance of this excerpt is that people thought that I can surpass all the difficulties in life with
my might and strength, but they do not realize that I only suppress everything.
B. No matter how tough and strong-minded they think I am, the truth is that I am still a child in heart.
1. They don't know
Who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
Cuz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child
2. The composer speaks about her vulnerability that other people do not see because all they can see is
her outward circumstances that do not manifest her insides.
3. The relevance of this excerpt is that despite my strong personality, I still have fragile tendencies that
make me look like a child.
C. People say that I do not pullback, but they do not see sometimes I feel being defeated.
1. People say that I'm amazing
I never face retreat
But they don't see the enemies
That lay me at his feet
2. The composer speaks about the astonishment of other people on how she never surrendered despite
her problems, but they never see how she feels being defeated sometimes.
3. The relevance of this excerpt is that people think that I have all the capabilities to face all my problems
and struggles in spite of feeling being defeated.
III. Conclusion
A. I am still a child at heart no matter how tough and strong-minded I am despite other people think that I
am invulnerable, cannot be easily swayed by difficulties in life, and not pulling back in any problems that
I face.
