Indians
Guilty Method Lyrics
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Get away from here
Please… white man
My pain and my fear
Every morning the sun is rising
Every morning we thank the sun
Every night the moon is shining
And we dance for life….
Go away…
And let us stay
That's the thing
That every day we pray
Please…white man
Don't steal our light
Please..white man
Don't kill us again
Every morning the sun is rising
Every morning we thank the sun
Every night the moon is shining
And we dance for war…
Go away
And let us stay
That's the thing
That every day we pray
Come on take me over
With your light
Beat the overpowering
Old and indifferent white man
I can feel a presence
Around my soul now
I can feel you everywhere
Father of my father…
Everyday the sun is high enough
And i'm walking as a child of time
Everyday the sun seems to remenber me
The real way this life should be…
Open your eyes
The lyrics of Indians by Guilty Method touch on the theme of colonization and how the native people of the land have suffered at the hands of the white man. The song begins with a plea to the white man to leave the land and the native people alone, as they have been causing them pain and fear. The singer acknowledges the cycles of nature, thanking the sun every morning and dancing for life, while also acknowledging that there is the potential for war as well.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the plea for the white man to leave, asking them not to steal their light and not to kill them again. The repetition of the phrase "every morning the sun is rising" highlights the continuity of life and nature, while the plea to the white man emphasizes the disruptive and violent impact colonization has had on indigenous communities.
The final verse of the song seems to shift the tone slightly, with the singer calling on the white man to "take me over with your light" and "beat the overpowering old and indifferent white man." It's unclear whether this is meant to be sarcastic or sincere, but the following lines suggest a connection to ancestry and heritage, with the singer feeling a presence around their soul and referring to the father of their father. The final lines of "open your eyes" could be interpreted as a call to the white man to recognize the harm they have caused and make amends.
Overall, the lyrics of Indians by Guilty Method are a heartfelt plea for recognition, respect, and autonomy from indigenous communities. The song mixes themes of nature and spirituality with the harsh realities of colonization, resulting in a powerful indictment of the harm caused by the white man.
Line by Line Meaning
Please...white man
The Native Americans respectfully request that the white man leave their land.
Get away from here
The Native Americans want the white man to leave their land immediately.
Please...white man
The Native Americans continue to request the white man to leave their land. The white man's presence causes fear and pain.
My pain and my fear
The Native Americans are hurt and scared by the white man's interference.
Every morning the sun is rising
The Native Americans start their day by acknowledging and thanking the sun for its rising.
Every morning we thank the sun
The Native Americans show gratitude for the sun's assistance in starting their day.
Every night the moon is shining
The Native Americans appreciate the moon's appearance and acknowledge its existence every night.
And we dance for life...
The Native Americans use dancing as part of their culture and life's journey.
Go away
The Native Americans are persistent in requesting the white man to leave their land.
And let us stay
By the white man leaving, the Native Americans will be able to remain in their land with peace.
That's the thing
The desire to have peace and keep their land is what they ask for daily.
Every morning the sun is rising
The Native Americans thank the sun once again.
Every morning we thank the sun
The importance of recognising the sun's aid is reiterated.
Every night the moon is shining
The same goes for the moon's presence.
And we dance for war...
Contrary to dancing for life, a war dance is performed in this context.
Don't steal our light
The Native Americans want their land and culture to be left intact.
Don't kill us again
The historical wrongs committed against the Native Americans have caused mistrust and caution.
Go away
Once again, the white man is implored to leave their land.
And let us stay
The Native Americans deserve the chance to live in peace in their own land.
That's the thing
This is the pleas that the Native Americans make every day.
Come on take me over
The Native Americans are aware that they are being slowly assimilated into white culture.
With your light
The arrival of the white man brought over a new way of life.
Beat the overpowering
The white man's group is dominant and strong.
Old and indifferent white man
The white man is passive and uncaring towards the Native Americans.
I can feel a presence
The Native Americans feel a connection to their ancestors and spirits.
Around my soul now
Their soul is alive with a sense of history and passion.
I can feel you everywhere
The presence of their forefathers is felt all around them.
Father of my father...
The Native Americans remember and pay homage to their ancestors.
Everyday the sun is high enough
The sun's presence is noted yet again.
And i'm walking as a child of time
The Native Americans walk with pride knowing that they stand on the shoulders of their wise ancestors.
Everyday the sun seems to remenber me
The sun signifies continuity and remembrance.
The real way this life should be...
The Native Americans envision a life that is true to their culture and traditions.
Open your eyes
The white man is told to acknowledge and respect the Native Americans and their heritage.
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr Mártin Andrade
porra muito bom tenho um cd dos caras esculto direto e muito bom e recomento pra galera !! muito massa do caralho ......... fuiiii
Sara Riva
La faccia di Ruggio mi fara' sempre schiattare dal ridere :D Mi mancate, ragazzi! Dovremmo fare una reunion!
Pietro Lazzerini
Gran canzone!Grandi Guilty!
bassmonster07
Bellissima canzone...
guatoman
che macchine da guerra! grandi sempre e cmq!
julslunatic
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Bella Straga
Grande ciao da londra you rock COme to london
ilaria baldassin
..mario..timbra e inizia! :)
Manuel Floris
grande cantante mio padrino Mario melis