After releasing a number of tracks online and DJing at various dance and aboriginal events, the band released their self-titled debut album as a free internet download in 2012. The album was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2012 Polaris Music Prize on June 14, 2012. Their second album, Nation II Nation, was released in 2013 and was named a longlisted nominee for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize on June 13, 2013; in July, it was named to the prize's final 10-album shortlist. The band also won several awards at the 2013 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, including Best Group and Best Album for Nation II Nation.
The band has toured extensively across Canada[8] and the United States and has performed festival dates in the United Kingdom, Germany[10] and Greece.
They have been featured on CBC Radio's Q and Canada Live, and have been playlisted on both CBC Radio 2 and CBC Radio 3.
In 2014, they garnered two Juno Award nominations at the Juno Awards of 2014, for Breakthrough Group of the Year and Electronic Album of the Year.
The band has been a vocal supporter of Idle No More. In 2013 they issued a public statement asking non-aboriginal fans to refrain from cultural appropriation by wearing headdresses and war paint to their shows, and Campeau filed a human rights complaint against an amateur football club in Ottawa that was using "Redskins" as its club name.
Northern Cree
A Tribe Called Red Lyrics
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Just one more time
Beautiful smile
Beautiful eyes
Thatβ²s a red skin girl
That's a red skin girl
Sheβ²s so pretty, she's so fine
Red skin girl, I love you all the time
The above lyrics are from A Tribe Called Red's song Northern Cree, which is a tribute to the Indigenous culture and people of North America. The song talks about a Red Skin Girl and how she is beautiful with her glowing smile and gorgeous eyes. The term "Red Skin" is used synonymously with "Indigenous" or "Native American" in this context.
The choirs chanting in the background represent the Northern Cree tribe, who are indigenous to Canada. ATCR pays tribute to the Northern Cree tribe by blending their traditional drumming with electronic beats, creating a vibrant and energetic sound. The song speaks of the love and admiration for the beauty of Indigenous women, culture, and tradition.
In addition to the message conveyed through the lyrics, the song also touches on the significance of the Indigenous culture and their traditional drumming. The song highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Indigenous culture in North America. A Tribe Called Red aims to bridge the gap between Indigenous traditions and modern electronic music, aiming to create a sound that represents both.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look
Observe and pay attention
Just one more time
Just once again
Beautiful smile
Attractive and pleasant expression on the face
Beautiful eyes
Attractive and remarkable eyes
Thatβ²s a red skin girl
The girl belongs to the Native American culture
That's a red skin girl
The girl belongs to the Native American culture
Sheβ²s so pretty, she's so fine
She is very beautiful and attractive
Red skin girl, I love you all the time
I have a deep affection for the Native American girl and it is everlasting
Writer(s): Dan General, Ehren Thomas, Ian Campeau
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amberosian8v662
I can't believe I just found this song. ππ FINALLY a song for us beautiful Native American women. Thank you for putting this one together. Many prayers and blessings to you.
@elcoyote9410
And as native men we need to seriously step it up. Our woman have been doing all the hard lifting for far too long
@karolynpolite4658
This is a cover though! I love this version and Iβm not at all knocking it but when you said βfinallyβ it made me wonder if you didnβt know this is an older joint from Northern Cree
@r.s.dissendissen6752
Blessings ππππππ. India& indians. Yeah. Yu believe it. ..... Like. Americo vespici. ...i dont mention. The 1429. But. The. Vikings. Were there before. Like. 4/8000 years ago. .... Its indeed. Time to. Recognize. The. Real. History.....πβ€
@bleachedbrownsugarbabe3673
Itβs originally by northern Cree remixed by Halluci
@tasinallb
I'm old school, grew up in boarding school days, AIM youth days (the original AIM), and been living as an ndn all my life . . and this is just plain BADASS!! you guy totally ROCK!! I just love all your stuff. . pretty effin genius!
@snowyraven4645
Just for anyone who wants to know, the lyrics to the song are...
Take a look, Just one more time, Beautiful smile, Beautiful eyes, That's a Red Skin Girl, oh yeah. That's a Red Skin Girl, oh yeah.
She's so pretty, She's so fine, Red Skin Girl, I'll love you all the time.
@siobhan28483
Snowy Raven wow, thanks for sharing. I didn't even know.
@jaredunger9994
Wado was curious :)
@bigd482
Snowy Raven