Native American Lyrics

I am native americanHo ka hey wah nah (steven and bruce)Ho ka hey wah nah wohHo ka hey wah nahHo ka hey wah nah wohHo ka hey wah nahHo ka hey wah nah woh(editors note: the above is war cry of the lakota(sioux) meaningLets go - now)Life was forever when we were young (steven)The land was protected for everyone (bruce)Forever as long as the rivers run (both)But now the water no longer comes (steven)And now all that remains (both)Is darkness a poisoned earthAnd now before its too lateWe must provide our own new birthChorus:I am native americanI am native americanThe question of honor you must decide (bruce)The soul of the nation has been denied (steven)Our dreams have been stolen before our eyes (both)How do you say theres no tomorrow to a child? (bruce)>from us there is much to learn (both)There is so much youve forgottenYou cant change meTry and understand I am proud of who I amChorus:I am native americanI am native americanWe must try and remember what were here for (steven)You will suffer the darkness alone no more (bruce)You will have the strength of all of usGathered here today (both)That is something they can never take away (bruce)Chorus:I am native americanI am native americanHo ka hey wah nah (steven and bruce)Ho ka hey wah nah wohRepeat 7 more times til fade


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