Cherokee
Kamasi Washington Lyrics


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Brave Indian Warrior, since first I met you
I can't forget you, Cherokee sweetheart
Child of the prairie, your love keeps calling
My heart enthralling, Cherokee
Dreams of summertime, of lovertime gone by
Throng my memory so tenderly, and sigh. My
Brave Indian Warrior, one day I'll hold you
My arms enfold you, Cherokee
Brave Indian Warrior, since first I met you
I can't forget you, Cherokee sweetheart
Child of the prairie, your love keeps calling
My heart enthralling, Cherokee
Dreams of summertime, of lovertime gone by
Throng my memory so tenderly, and sigh. My




Brave Indian Warrior, one day I'll hold you
My arms enfold you, Cherokee

Overall Meaning

The song "Cherokee" by Kamasi Washington is a love song that talks about a Native American woman (Cherokee) who the singer had once met and since then, he can't forget her. The lyrics convey the feeling of nostalgia and the desire to be with her again. The singer refers to the woman as a "child of the prairie" and a "brave Indian warrior" which shows his admiration for her strength and resilience. He talks about how her love keeps calling and enthralling his heart.


The singer remembers the good times they had spent together in the summertime and wishes to relive those moments again. He sings about how her memories are so tender and sighs because he longs to be with her again. The song ends with the singer expressing his desire to hold her someday and enfold her in his arms.


Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the Native American culture and the love between two individuals who belong to different worlds.


Line by Line Meaning

Brave Indian Warrior, since first I met you
From the moment I met you, I saw bravery in you that is reminiscent of an Indian warrior.


I can't forget you, Cherokee sweetheart
You have left such an indelible impression on me that I cannot forget you, my beloved Cherokee.


Child of the prairie, your love keeps calling
You are a child of the prairie, and your love for me keeps calling out to me.


My heart enthralling, Cherokee
Your love has captured my heart and made it its captive, my Cherokee.


Dreams of summertime, of lovertime gone by
I often dream of the past when we spent romantic summers together, and it fills me with nostalgia.


Throng my memory so tenderly, and sigh. My
Those memories overwhelm my mind with tenderness, sometimes making me sigh.


Brave Indian Warrior, one day I'll hold you
I long for the day when I can hold you, my fearless warrior.


My arms enfold you, Cherokee
I will wrap my arms around you, holding you closely, my beautiful Cherokee.




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Liam Campbell-Carpenter

It’s amazing how nice the melody sounds when it’s not played at 2,000 bpm!

Rodrigo Odon Salcedo Cisneros

The thing about jazz is that the melody is always appreciated no matter the harmonic/rhythm alchemy the musicians might put it through. That's why standards are played from swing to bebop to cool jazz to avant garde jazz and the melody is still appreciated.

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Michael Cross

Never heard of Cherokee or it’s legacy until today. Never heard of Kamasi either until today. This is the first song. My world is changed on so many levels because of the greatness of this experience! The cherry on top is that find out who is singing this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s absolutely A1!!!!!!!

Jack Myers

Askim popped my Kamasi cherry. Try listening to the whole Epic amen

M2MVault

Thank you ms.quinn.

timmo491

All these great 30's - 50's Jazz tunes keep giving.

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