Pacha Mama
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Huaca pacha mama (the sacred site of mother earth)
Huaca saqsaywaman (the sacred stone citadel)
Huaca yachaq runa (the sacred wise ones)
Huaca munaq runa (the sacred loving people)




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Oldfield's song "Pacha Mama" are an ode to the sacredness and wisdom of Mother Nature and the indigenous communities that have revered her for centuries. "Huaca" refers to sacred sites or objects, and the first line "Huaca pacha mama" pays homage to Mother Earth as the ultimate sacred site. The next line, "Huaca saqsaywaman," references the ancient stone citadel in Cusco, Peru, believed to have been built by the Incas.


The following two lines, "Huaca yachaq runa" and "Huaca munaq runa," bring focus to the indigenous people who have honored and protected these sacred sites for generations. "Yachaq" translates to "wise one," while "munaq" refers to a person who is loving and kind. The song suggests that it is through the wisdom and love of these people that the sacredness of Mother Earth remains intact.


Overall, "Pacha Mama" is a tribute to the interconnectedness and reverence for nature that is shared by many traditional cultures around the world. Through its lyrics, we are reminded of the importance of honoring and protecting the natural world, as well as the indigenous communities whose ancestral knowledge and ways of life can offer valuable insights in our modern world.


Line by Line Meaning

Huaca pacha mama
Mother Earth is a sacred site that should be revered and respected.


Huaca saqsaywaman
The citadel made of sacred stones holds great significance and should be preserved.


Huaca yachaq runa
The wise ones are sacred and their teachings should be heeded and passed down.


Huaca munaq runa
The kind-hearted people are sacred and their love should be cherished and reciprocated.




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Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD

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LYRIC (with translation)

Huaca pacha mama (the sacred site of mother earth)
Huaca saqsaywaman (the sacred stone citadel)
Huaca yachaq runa (the sacred wise ones)
Huaca munaq runa (the sacred loving people)

Source: https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Mike-Oldfield/Pacha-Mama



All comments from YouTube:

@edgargrolles2665

J'ADORE ! Un morceau magnifique du répertoire de Mike Oldfield dans la série des Tubular Bells. Merci pour ce partage.

@tubularsito

Merci beaucoup Gérald pour ton commentaire et bienvenue dans le monde de Mike Oldfield. Un câlin

@ayas1980

Impresionante la composicion que has realizado con las imagenes y la musica de Mike Oldfield. Me encanta!

@manuelmontegrifo7465

Un genio

@essiebulldog

Great work! Love this song very much!

@saobanza5314

Salvé, Pacha Mama!
Mike, sempre muito bom.

@tubularsito

+São Banza, muito obrigado por comentar.
Um abraço

@szprotka77

Piękne i bardzo wzruszające. ❤️

@Freyadiosavikinga

!! Fantástico video y fantástica música, enhorabuena !! 👌💯

@tubularsito

Muchas gracias

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