My People
Maxida Märak Lyrics


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My people were here long before the others cast their sails to the wind
Before the tears of innocence like a hard rain would desend
My people spread like eagle wings across the mountains and the plains
Now the feathers have been broken but the eagle still remains

My people heard the thundering as the iron horse crossed the land
Its echoes drowning out the cries of those who could not understand
My people watched the buffalo dying in the sun
While those tracks of steal lead to the sea, their will be done

Now their blood flows through these rivers and then into our veins
And their hearts are beating louder then all the years of shame
And their blood flows through these rivers just like an endless rain
And their hearts are beating louder then all the years of shame

My people have fought for this land, here and across the sea
Their shadows cast on sacred ground for all enturnity
My people's pride still can soar and dance across this land
You can see it in the eys of every woman, child, and man

Because the blood flows through these rivers and then into our veins
And their hearts are beating louder then all the years of shame
And their blood flows through these rivers just like an endless rain
And their hearts are beating louder then all the years of shame

My people are the Navoho, my people are the Cherokee




My people are Arapoho, my people are Menominee
My people are, my people are...

Overall Meaning

In Maxida Märak's song "My People", the singer pays tribute to the indigenous people who were living in North America long before European settlers arrived. The lyrics open with a powerful declaration that "My people were here long before the others cast their sails to the wind". Here, the singer is drawing attention to the fact that indigenous people inhabited the land for thousands of years, with their culture and traditions developed long before the arrival of colonizers.


The lyrics are heartbreaking as Maxida Märak describes the suffering that the indigenous people had to endure. She speaks of the tears of innocence that fell like a hard rain, referring to the many injustices like forced removal from their homes, massacres, and the cultural genocide that indigenous people have experienced. Maxida Märak highlights how these events have left deep and lasting scars on indigenous communities. She sings, "the feathers have been broken but the eagle still remains", signifying the resilience of her people despite centuries of oppression.


In the last section, Maxida Märak sings a powerful verse acknowledging there are many different indigenous communities in North America. She proudly announces, “My people are the Navoho, my people are the Cherokee, My people are Arapoho, my people are Menominee, My people are, my people are…” This verse acknowledges the great diversity of Indigenous people in North America and encourages unity among the communities.


Line by Line Meaning

My people were here long before the others cast their sails to the wind
Indigenous people were living on this land before colonizers arrived by boat.


Before the tears of innocence like a hard rain would descend
Before colonization and the harm and trauma that came with it.


My people spread like eagle wings across the mountains and the plains
Indigenous people inhabited many different parts of the land.


Now the feathers have been broken but the eagle still remains
Although Indigenous people have experienced oppression and hardship, they have not been completely destroyed.


My people heard the thundering as the iron horse crossed the land
Native Americans witnessed the arrival of trains and other industrialization that brought changes to their way of life.


Its echoes drowning out the cries of those who could not understand
Progress and change displaced and harmed Indigenous people.


My people watched the buffalo dying in the sun
Indigenous people were negatively affected by the near-extinction of buffalo by colonizers.


While those tracks of steal lead to the sea, their will be done
Colonization and its infrastructure have largely been built on the back of Indigenous people's suffering.


Now their blood flows through these rivers and then into our veins
The legacy of Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land before us can still be felt.


And their hearts are beating louder then all the years of shame
The resilience of Indigenous people surpasses the pain and hardship inflicted on them.


And their blood flows through these rivers just like an endless rain
The influence and legacy of Indigenous people is continuous and ongoing.


My people have fought for this land, here and across the sea
Indigenous people have been forced to fight for their land against colonial powers.


Their shadows cast on sacred ground for all eternity
The impact of Indigenous people's presence and culture will always be present.


My people's pride still can soar and dance across this land
Indigenous people continue to maintain their pride and identity.


You can see it in the eyes of every woman, child, and man
The strength of Indigenous peoples' culture and heritage is evident in everyone.


My people are the Navohos, my people are the Cherokee
A specific recognition of different Indigenous peoples.


My people are Arapoho, my people are Menominee
Another recognition of different Indigenous peoples.


My people are, my people are...
Continuing to affirm the presence, resilience, and identity of Indigenous peoples in the midst of ongoing harm and oppression.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL MILLER, JOHN FLANAGAN

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@georgsoderback1631

It's really amazing. There is the Atlantic in between, but they are still so close in experience and culture. Just to hear that jojk!!!

@kimberlyhall3397

Love this song! So beautiful and powerful!

@alucard592

Beautiful song and a great performance by all involved.

@Harpblues

Great song, thank you❤️

@phillipanderson7398

Not bad.
It's better than some rap singing I heard her performing on a talent show.
The whole band and the Native American singer are good too.

@georgsoderback1631

Her voice is also great for blue grass. Just listen to her, when she is doing "The mountain"!

@Denzamusic

Yup. An awesome song. I have followed this artist for 10 years or so. She is amazing.she can do all. Sing, joik, rap and produce

@juhakinnarinen7365

Amazing voice 💖💫💖

@kailyjamessokame.6028

Exactly what was needed! Thank you!

@sorenhabolin1248

Det är så bra det här, sång o musiken! Känslan

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