Lyrics
Was the night - I was young
Reflecting on a youthful night
When my father called for his first born son
Father calling for his firstborn son
Took me place at his side
Joining father by his side
While this great chief raged in the fire light
Witnessing a chief's anger in the firelight
We`d reclaim days of old
Desire to reclaim past glory
If the tribe would do what his dream foretold
Hope to fulfill the chief's dream
Praying to the vision of the promised land
Praying for a promised land vision
Swaying to the rhythm of the drums
Rhythmic allegiance to Wevoka's plan
We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka`s plan
Pledging allegiance when interrupted by soldiers
When the shots rang out, there soldiers all around
Sudden shots and the presence of soldiers
And their cannons put an end to our holy singin` of
Cannons ending a sacred singing
(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance singin`
First cowboys doing the Ghostdance singing
(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance
Repetition of the Ghostdance by early cowboys
Hypnotized by my tale
Hypnotic storytelling of the Great Betrayal
Generations learn of the Great Betrayal long ago
Learning about the historical betrayal
At Wounded Knee
Reference to Wounded Knee and ancestral sacrifice
Where our grandfathers bled for what they believed
Grandfathers bleeding for beliefs
Wouldn`t buy what they sold - reservation
Rejecting what is offered - reservation
Life for our Black Hills gold
Valuing life over Black Hills gold
For praying to the vision of the promised land
Continuing prayer for a promised land vision
Swaying to the rhythm of the drums
Drum-driven allegiance to Wevoka's plan
We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka`s plan
Renewing allegiance when the Great Spirit cries
The Great Spirit cried when our warriors fell to the hail of
Warriors falling to blue coat's guns
The blue coat`s guns (so we`re singin`)
Resilient singing despite adversity
(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance singin`
Repetition of Ghostdance by early cowboys
(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance
Reiteration of the Ghostdance by the first cowboys
For your soul, for your name
Emphasizing the importance of soul and name
Many brave men`s blood`s running through your veins
Blood ties to brave ancestors
Leave your mark - walk with pride
Encouragement to leave a lasting mark with pride
Live in honor to those who gave their lives
Honoring those who sacrificed their lives
Ancient hearts are still seeking peace -
Continued search for peace by ancient hearts
As you sing and dance, so you set them free
Liberation through singing and dancing
For praying to the vision of the promised land
Prayer for a promised land vision persists
Swaying to the rhythm of the drums
Rhythmic allegiance to Wevoka's plan continues
Pledging your allegiance to Wevoka`s plan
Ongoing commitment to Wevoka's plan
By the marker that stands where our women and children
Marker commemorating women and children's tragedy
Fell to the blue coat`s guns (start singin`)
Resuming the singing despite blue coat's guns
Praying to the vision of the promised land
Persisting in prayer for a promised land vision
Swaying to the rhythm of the drums
Continuous rhythmic allegiance to Wevoka's plan
We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka`s plan
Renewed commitment to Wevoka's plan
When the shots rang out, there soldiers all around
Interrupted by soldiers and gunfire
And their cannons put an end to our holy singin` of
End of sacred singing due to cannons
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