The Spirit Trail
Embracing the Spirit Trail: A Journey of Freedom and Connection
Lyrics
The light is long
The day is prolonged.
The sun is low
The sun is setting.
I'm riding fast across this dusty road
Riding swiftly on a dusty road.
But I don't want to be
Expressing a desire not to conform.
No, I don't want to be
Reiteration of the desire not to conform.
Above the ridge an eagle flies
An eagle soars above the ridge.
In lazy circles in the western skies
The eagle moves lazily in the western skies.
I want to fly with him
Expressing a desire to fly with the eagle.
I want to walk the spirit trail
Expressing a desire to follow a spiritual path.
I've seen them come
Observation of people coming and going.
I've seen them go
Observation of transient life, possibly seeking better opportunities.
Off to the oilfields and rodeos
People leaving for oilfields and rodeos.
To find a better way
Seeking a better way of life.
They leave their native soil
Leaving their homeland.
But I can hear a different song
Feeling a different calling.
The drum within my heart is beating strong
The heart beats strongly in response to this calling.
I want to follow it
Expressing a determination to follow the calling.
I've got to walk the spirit trail
Reiterating the commitment to the spiritual path.
Let every creature I see
Desiring harmony with all creatures.
Be a brother and a friend to me
Expressing a desire for brotherhood and friendship with all.
Let every step that I take
Desiring to leave a warrior's footprints with every step.
Leave the footprints of a warrior
Leaving a legacy of strength and courage.
Along the spirit trail
Continuing on the spiritual path.
Heya-heya heya hiyo
Chant-like sounds expressing a connection with a tribal or spiritual rhythm.
Heya-heya heya hiyo
-Heya-heya heya hiyo
-The took the land
Referring to the historical taking of land.
They took control
Acknowledging the loss of control over one's destiny.
They robbed my father of his very soul
Expressing the profound impact on the speaker's father.
To be like one of them
Expressing a rejection of assimilation.
To be like one of them
Reiterating the rejection of assimilation.
But I was born a native son
Asserting a strong connection to native roots.
And I will never be another one
Firm commitment to maintaining one's identity.
To give it all away
Rejecting the idea of giving up everything.
I've got to walk the spirit trail
Reaffirming the commitment to the spiritual trail.
Let every creature I see
Repeating the desire for harmony and brotherhood.
Be a brother and a friend to me
Reiterating the call for brotherhood and friendship.
Let every step that I take
Reiterating the desire to leave a warrior's footprints.
Leave the footprints of a warrior
Reiterating the legacy of strength and courage.
Along the spirit trail
Continuing to leave a spiritual legacy.
Heya-heya heya hiyo
Repetition of chant-like sounds.
Heya-heya heya hiyo
-Heya-heya heya hiyo
-Let every creature I see
Repeating the desire for harmony and brotherhood.
Be a brother and a friend to me
Reiterating the call for brotherhood and friendship.
Let every step that I take
Reiterating the desire to leave a warrior's footprints.
Leave the footprints of a warrior
Reiterating the legacy of strength and courage.
Along the spirit trail
Final affirmation of walking the spirit trail.
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