Denean spent over a decade on the Nashville scene. She has worked with Barbara Mandrell, Leon Russell, Ricky Skaggs, Gene Hughes (The Casinos), Connie Francis...to name a few. In 1991 Denean left a recording deal with a country label to join Etherean Music of Colorado where she released "Fire Prayer" (1991), "The Weaving" (1993), and "Thunder" (1994) for which she has received international acclaim. While recording "The Weaving" Denean was also working with Disney's Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz as the voice of Pocahontas in the developmental stages of the animated feature film.
In 1998 Denean formed her own company. Woo Way Intuitive Healing Arts is a combination of a music recording and production company as well as offering intuitive healing, consultation and spiritual teaching based on the Tao Te Ching and I Ching. Music releases are "The Farmer's Daughter" (1999), "Breath of Angels" (2005) and "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, An Instrumental Christmas Album" (2005). Future releases include a vocal album with a return musically to Native American influences.
Song to the Mother
Denean Lyrics
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Healing waters I have found
Rivers flowing strong and deep
Wash away your tears
Mother, I hear your cry
I feel your every sigh
I have come to comfort you
Round the medicine wheel.
In Denean's song "Song to the Mother," the singer reflects on their connection to the earth and their role as a healer. They walk on the sacred ground and find healing waters that flow deep and strong, representing the natural and spiritual replenishing power of the earth. The singer feels the pain that the earth, or "Mother," is going through and wants to provide comfort and support. This theme of unity with nature and the importance of caring for the environment is a common theme in indigenous cultures.
The mention of the "medicine wheel" in the last line is significant in native traditions. The medicine wheel refers to the sacred circle that represents the four directions, seasons, elements, and stages of life, with the center representing the divine source. It is a symbol of balance and harmony and connects physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. By rounding the medicine wheel, the singer brings a sense of balance and harmony to the earth and themselves, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk your sacred ground
I traverse the land that you hold sacred
Healing waters I have found
I have discovered therapeutic bodies of water
Rivers flowing strong and deep
Rivers that are robust and profound in their flow
Wash away your tears
Their waters have the power to erode away your sorrows
Mother, I hear your cry
Mother Earth, I am attuned to your lamentation
I feel your every sigh
I sense every exhalation you release
I have come to comfort you
I arrived to alleviate you from discomfort
Round the medicine wheel.
It is through the cycle of healing that I can aid you
Contributed by Alexandra G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.