Colors of the Wind
Harmony Unveiled: Embracing Nature's Wisdom
Lyrics
You think you own whatever land you land on
You believe you have ownership over any land you set foot on.
The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
The Earth is perceived merely as an inanimate object that you can lay claim to.
But I know every rock and tree and creature
The speaker recognizes the life, spirit, and individuality in every rock, tree, and creature.
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name.
Each element of nature possesses a unique existence and identity.
You think the only people who are people
You limit your definition of "people" to those who share your appearance and thoughts.
Are the people who look and think like you
Only individuals resembling and thinking like you are considered as people in your perspective.
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
By walking in the shoes of a stranger, you can gain knowledge of things previously unknown.
You'll learn things you never knew you never knew.
Exploration leads to discovering aspects of life that were previously unrecognized.
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Reference to the howling of a wolf and the inquiry into the behavior of a grinning bobcat.
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Questioning the reason behind the bobcat's grin.
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
Can you harmonize with all the diverse voices present in the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Ability to express oneself using the full spectrum of experiences and perspectives.
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Reiteration of the importance of expressing oneself fully.
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Invitation to explore concealed paths in the forest.
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the earth
Encouragement to savor the natural bounties provided by the Earth.
Come roll in all the riches all around you
Suggesting a carefree experience of abundance without contemplating its material value.
And for once never wonder what they're worth.
Advising not to dwell on the monetary worth of surroundings for once.
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
Identifying a kinship with elements of nature such as rainstorms, rivers, herons, and otters.
The heron and the otter are my friends
Declaring a friendly connection with the mentioned elements.
And we are all connected to each other
Highlighting the interconnectedness of all living things in an unending circle.
In a circle in a hoop that never ends.
Emphasizing a sense of unity in the perpetual cycle of life.
How high does the sycamore grow?
Posing a rhetorical question about the height of a sycamore tree.
If you cut it down then you'll never know.
If you destroy the sycamore, you lose the opportunity to know its potential height.
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Revisiting the howl of the wolf to the blue corn moon, emphasizing universal experiences.
For whether we are white or copper skinned
Regardless of skin color, everyone should participate in the diverse voices of the mountains.
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
Advocacy for embracing the richness of life experiences and perspectives.
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind.
Reiteration of the need to express oneself with the full spectrum of emotions and perspectives.
You can own the Earth and still
Despite claiming ownership of the Earth, true ownership is limited to the earthly realm.
All you'll own is earth until
True possession extends beyond land ownership to the ability to appreciate and understand nature.
You can paint with all the colors of the wind.
Encouragement to embrace the full spectrum of experiences and perspectives, akin to painting with all the colors of the wind.
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