Cheyenne Song
Gaëtane Abrial Lyrics

In Cheyenne Song by Gaëtane Abrial, the singer shares her story of self-discovery and belonging. The opening lines of the song, "Mon chant je l'ai appris / Portée par le vent, soufflée par les esprits / Mon clan je l'ai choisi, j'ai redessiné ma ligne de vie" (I learned my song / Carried by the wind, blown by the spirits / I have chosen my clan, I have redrawn my lifeline) establish that Abrial is a Cheyenne Indian reconnecting with her ancestral heritage. She has found solace and meaning in the traditions and culture of the Cheyenne people, which have been passed down through generations.

Abrial sings about the importance of her Cheyenne identity, describing it as part of her bloodline: "Roule dans mes veines le sang des cheyennes" (The blood of the Cheyennes flows in my veins). When she gave her heart to a stranger in a field of wheat, she threw away her fear in a blue smoke of a sacred fire. This experience, while intense, did not break her connection to her heritage; rather, it strengthened it because her Cheyenne identity is a deeply ingrained part of her.

The final lines of the song, "Danse, Danse, c'est le moment de réveiller les gens / A chaque seconde, La Terre gronde" (Dance, dance, it is time to wake up the people / At every second, the Earth grumbles) are a call to action for Cheyenne people and non-Cheyenne listeners alike. Abrial is urging all of us to take our place in the world, to embrace who we are, and to work for change in a world that is constantly shifting.