In kurosawa cinemascope the armies of the north will rise against us Our pastures razed to ashes and smoke the warlord's banner fills the sky I don't know how we're going to cope with all these changes to our bitter fortune But I would rather ride with a guy who's been across the great river Are you experienced Have you torn another world apart Are you experienced Have you done a thing so bad the world will never forget I used to dream in yellow and gold but now the dream is always one of sadness Throughout the plains and valleys of home the great horse culture fades away I don't know how we're going to win back the precious land we promised to our children But I would rather ride with a guy who's been across the great river Experience will make you stronger Experience may take a while Experience may take a little longer Experience may take a while