Lyrics
For many years my people walked this land on ehich I stand
Reflecting on the historical presence of the speaker's people on the land they currently occupy.
I pray no more whitre men come to soil this holy land
Expressing a desire for no more intrusion by people of European descent on the sacred land.
Pontiac, gather xour men and meet me down below
Calling upon Pontiac and his men to gather for a confrontation or negotiation.
Until they learn, they must pay with the seeds in life they sow
Stating that others must learn the consequences of their actions, paying for the life they bring into the world.
Holy Land
Introduction of the concept of the "Holy Land."
I'll fight you with this arrow in my hand
Expressing readiness to fight with a symbolic arrow in hand.
Holy Land
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to defending the Holy Land.
Running from the valley to the sand
Describing movement from the valley to the sand, possibly indicating a broad range of defense.
Now get away, I'll slaughter all I find on this frontier
Declaring an intent to eliminate anyone found on the frontier.
No more to say, no answer or excuses will I hear
Rejecting any explanations or excuses for the actions taken.
I'm ottawa, I've com to make you pay for what you've done
Identifying as Ottawa and seeking retribution for perceived wrongs.
I will not fall, not before your brother or your son
Asserting determination not to fall before the adversary's family members.
Holy Land
Reiteration of commitment to defending the Holy Land with an arrow.
I'll fight you with this arrow in my hand
Reaffirming the readiness to fight using symbolic weaponry.
Holy Land
Continuing the commitment to defend the Holy Land.
Running from the valley to the sand
Reinforcing the idea of movement across the landscape for protection.
On my way, I must erase your poison from this land
Expressing the goal of eliminating harmful influences or "poison" from the land.
I'm here to stay, eradicate your seed with my bare hands
Affirming the speaker's intention to stay and eradicate the adversary's lineage.
Holy Land
Reiteration of the commitment to defend the Holy Land with an arrow.
I'll fight you with this arrow in my hand
Reaffirming the readiness to fight using symbolic weaponry.
Holy Land
Continuing the commitment to defend the Holy Land.
Running from the valley to the sand
Reinforcing the idea of movement across the landscape for protection.
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