Cherokee
Dancing Chiefs and Boogie Beats: Unveiling the Soulful Tale in Hank Williams Jr.'s 'Cherokee'
Lyrics
Well, a Cherokee chief as he dances along
A Cherokee chief is dancing energetically.
He does an Indian boogie to a white man's song
He combines traditional Native American dance with a song influenced by white culture.
Singin' hey ho a lina, hey ho a lina
Singing a rhythmic refrain, possibly reflecting the joy of the dance.
A well a hey ho a lina, wup wup a witten a yeah
Continuation of the rhythmic refrain with added vocalizations.
Well, he dances over here and he dances over there
The chief dances freely, moving around various spaces.
And he keeps on a dancin' everywhere
His dancing continues without any specific limitations.
Singin' hey ho a lina, hey ho a lina
Repetition of the rhythmic refrain, emphasizing the festive atmosphere.
A well a hey ho a lina, wup wup a witten a yeah
Reiteration of the refrain with added vocal expressions.
Well, he dances on the hill and he dances on the rock
The chief dances on different terrains, showcasing his versatility.
But he keep on shakin' that tomahawk
Despite dancing, he maintains a connection to his Native American identity with a tomahawk.
Singin' hey ho a lina, hey ho a lina
Repetition of the rhythmic refrain, possibly indicating the continuation of the dance.
A well a hey ho a lina, wup wup a witten a yeah
Reiteration of the refrain with added vocal expressions.
Well, he sings to the hills and he sings to the clouds
The chief extends his singing to natural elements, connecting with the environment.
And he keep on singin' so big and proud
His singing reflects pride and confidence.
A now hey ho a lina, hey ho a lina
Repetition of the rhythmic refrain, emphasizing the continued celebration.
A well a hey ho a lina, wup wup a witten a yeah
Reiteration of the refrain with added vocal expressions.
He's a Cherokee chief as a you might know
The chief is recognized as a Cherokee leader.
And he keeps on sittin' singing nuven-yo
He sits and sings a traditional Native American song, "nuven-yo," preserving cultural roots.
A now hey ho a lina, hey ho a lina
Repetition of the rhythmic refrain, suggesting a connection between sitting and singing.
A well a hey ho a lina, wup wup a witten a yeah
Reiteration of the refrain with added vocal expressions.
Well, a Cherokee chief as he dances along
Reintroduction of the Cherokee chief, continuing to dance with enthusiasm.
He does an Indian boogie to a white man's song
He blends traditional dance with a song influenced by white culture, maintaining a cultural fusion.
Singin' hey ho a lina, hey ho a lina
Repetition of the rhythmic refrain, indicating the ongoing celebration.
A well a hey ho a lina, wup wup a witten a yeah
Reiteration of the refrain with added vocal expressions, concluding the depiction of the Cherokee chief's lively dance.
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