Great White Buffalo
Spirit's Call: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'Great White Buffalo'
Lyrics
Wild horses running free
Symbolizes untamed freedom and power, possibly referring to a strong and spirited force.
Bareback warriors ride again
Depicts fearless warriors riding without saddles, suggesting a connection to nature and the primal way of life.
Hear the voices from the spirit world
Suggests a connection with the spiritual realm, implying a communication with voices beyond the physical world.
Crying out for the Indian nation
Expresses a call from the spirit world for support and solidarity among the Indian nation.
From the sacred burial mounds
Refers to sacred burial grounds, symbolizing a deep connection to ancestral roots and traditions.
To the happy hunting grounds
Mentions the happy hunting grounds, possibly portraying a utopian afterlife for the Native Americans.
Like the moon across the sky
Compares the movement to the moon, suggesting a natural and inevitable progression of events.
Hear the ancient battle cry
Highlights the resonance of an ancient battle cry, emphasizing the continuity of the struggle.
Give the land back to the nations
Advocates returning the land to its original native inhabitants, promoting justice and reconciliation.
Let their spirits roam the plains
Encourages allowing the spirits of the indigenous people to freely roam their ancestral lands.
With the great white buffalo
References the great white buffalo, a symbol of strength, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
You were the eagle in the sky
Compares an individual to an eagle, a majestic bird often associated with freedom and spiritual significance.
The cunning wolf the running bear
Describes various animals, possibly representing different qualities and characteristics of the Native American people.
Roaming free from the valley to the prairie
Portrays a harmonious coexistence between the Native Americans and their environment.
You lived as one on the sacred land
Emphasizes unity with the sacred land and suggests a shared life experience.
From the river down to the sea
Highlights the vastness of the sacred land, from the river to the sea.
In the wind blowing through the trees
Evokes a connection with nature, with the wind symbolizing a spiritual presence.
Round the fire dancing high
Describes a communal celebration around the fire, possibly representing unity and shared cultural practices.
Hear the ancient battle cry
Reiterates the significance of the ancient battle cry as a unifying force.
The mighty fires burn across the land
Depicts powerful and widespread fires, possibly symbolizing resistance or a call to action.
The Cherokee and the Navaho
Names specific Native American tribes, suggesting a collective call for unity.
Call the nations there to be as one
Calls for unity among all Native American nations, emphasizing a shared identity and purpose.
Gather here all you native bone
Encourages the gathering of all indigenous people, fostering a sense of community and strength in numbers.
Join the spirits hidden in the past
References hidden spirits from the past, possibly alluding to ancestral wisdom and guidance.
Come together for the tribal dance
Promotes coming together through a tribal dance, symbolizing cultural unity and celebration.
Many here are prepared to die
Suggests a willingness to make sacrifices for the cause, reinforcing the seriousness of the struggle.
For the ancient battle cry
Reiterates the enduring power and significance of the ancient battle cry.
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