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I Miss You
Buffy Lyrics
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Soon you're singing lullabies
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
He's not like a stranger, he's more like a vision you'd seen
The kind of a face that you'd see on the edge of a dream
He was beaded and feathered from his head to his moccasin'd feet
Ke sakihitin awasis
Ke sakihitin abesis
Hey hey hey hey-ha oh
Hey hey hey ha-ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
He reminds you of a legend that you had known as a child
He knew it too, it was about Earth and about Sun and about Sky
Oh it was about Wolf and Coyote and Eagle and Kitchimanitou
And Wakontanka
Ke sakihitin awasis
Ke sakihitin abesis
Hey hey hey hey-ha oh
Hey hey hey ha-ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Well, on some reservation, your purification's begun
It's the fifth generation, the young and the old are as one
Singing "come back to the sweetgrass"
"Come back to the pipe and the drum"
And be your future
Ke sakihitin awasis
Ke sakihitin abesis
Hey hey hey hey-ha oh
Hey hey hey ha-ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Ke sakihitin awasis
Ke sakihitin abesis
Hey hey hey hey-ha oh
Hey hey hey ha-ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
The lyrics of Buffy Sainte-Marie's "I Miss You" are filled with vivid images of a spiritual, romantic encounter. The song begins with the singer looking into the eyes of a man who is, in some sense, otherworldly. The singer's interactions with him soon take on a dream-like quality, and she finds herself singing lullabies. He is not a stranger, but rather a vision that she has seen before. He is dressed in traditional garb, with beads and feathers and moccasins, and he reminds her of the legends and stories of her childhood. The song is sung in both English and Cree, with the Cree adding to the dreamy, mystical quality of the piece.
As the song progresses, the narration shifts to describe the singer's experiences on a reservation, where a community is coming together to find purification and renewal. The sweetgrass, pipe, and drum are all symbolic of traditional indigenous practices, and the repeated refrain of "ke sakihitin awasis, ke sakihitin abesis" (which roughly translates to "I miss you, my baby, I miss you, my friend") echoes the longing that the singer has for the man she has encountered. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of connection - connection to both the spiritual and the physical worlds, to tradition, to community, and to love.
Overall, "I Miss You" is a haunting and evocative song that speaks to the power of indigenous culture, spirituality, and storytelling. Buffy Sainte-Marie's unique blend of folk and indigenous music creates a deeply moving listening experience that lingers long after the final notes have faded away.
Line by Line Meaning
First you look into to his eyes
You are initially attracted to this person and you can't help but stare into their eyes.
Soon you're singing lullabies
This person brings you peace and comfort, as if they were singing you a lullaby.
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
This is a repeated phrase that adds to the musicality of the song and reflects the singer's excitement and energy.
He's not like a stranger, he's more like a vision you'd seen
This person feels familiar to you, like you've seen them before in a dream or vision.
The kind of a face that you'd see on the edge of a dream
This person has a memorable and unique appearance that is almost surreal or dreamlike.
He was beaded and feathered from his head to his moccasin'd feet
The person in question is dressed in traditional Native American attire, with beaded and feathered embellishments that symbolize cultural pride and identity.
Ke sakihitin awasis
This repetition of Cree words means 'I love you, baby', indicating the singer's affection for this person.
Ke sakihitin abesis
This repetition of Cree words means 'I love you, sister', indicating the singer's connection to and respect for Native American culture and community.
He reminds you of a legend that you had known as a child
This person has a mystical and significant quality that is reminiscent of traditional Native American legends and stories.
Oh it was about Wolf and Coyote and Eagle and Kitchimanitou
This refers to the common figures and symbols in Native American mythology that represent wisdom, strength, and power.
Well, on some reservation, your purification's begun
The singer has started a journey of purification and self-discovery on a Native American reservation, where they can learn more about the culture and traditions.
It's the fifth generation, the young and the old are as one
The community on the reservation is made up of different generations, all united in their shared culture and history.
Singing 'come back to the sweetgrass'
This is a call to return to traditional Native American customs and practices, like the use of the sacred herb sweetgrass in religious ceremonies.
'Come back to the pipe and the drum'
This is a call to return to traditional Native American music and instruments, like the peace pipe and drum, which have significant cultural and spiritual importance.
And be your future
By embracing Native American customs and traditions, the singer hopes to create a better future for themselves and their community.
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
This is a repeated phrase that adds to the musicality of the song and reflects the singer's excitement and energy.
Ke sakihitin awasis
This repetition of Cree words means 'I love you, baby', indicating the singer's affection for this person.
Ke sakihitin abesis
This repetition of Cree words means 'I love you, sister', indicating the singer's connection to and respect for Native American culture and community.
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
This is a repeated phrase that adds to the musicality of the song and reflects the singer's excitement and energy.
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
This is a repeated phrase that adds to the musicality of the song and reflects the singer's excitement and energy.
Hey-ha, hey-ha, ah ha oh
This is a repeated phrase that adds to the musicality of the song and reflects the singer's excitement and energy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Buffy Sainte-Marie
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