Wash Your Spirit Clean
Walela Lyrics
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Ha Da Hv Si Ni Ja Du Li Sgai
Di Ja Yo Hi Ki La Hi Go Wa Ta
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
hos da hi ta da na de ja du
hi es go hi ge ja de le hi
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
(Wash your spirit clean
Give away the things you don't need
Let it all go and you'll soon see
And you'll wash your spirit clean
Wash your spirit clean
and you'll wash you spirit clean)
Give away the things you don't need
Let it all go and you'll soon see
And you'll wash your spirit clean
Wash your spirit clean
Go and pray upon a mountain
Go and pray beside the ocean
And you'll wash your spirit clean
Wash Your spirit clean
Be grateful for the struggle
Be thankful for the lessons
And you'll wash your spirit clean
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
Ha Da Hv Si Ni Ja Du Li Sgai
Di Ja Yo Hi Ki La Hi Go Wa Ta
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
hos da hi ta da na de ja du
hi es go hi ge ja de le hi
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv
(To Wash your spirit clean
Give away the things you don't need
Let it all go and you'll soon see
And you'll wash your spirit clean
Wash your spirit clean
and you'll wash you spirit clean)
The lyrics to Walela's song, "Wash Your Spirit Clean," encourage listeners to let go of material possessions, be thankful for struggles and lessons, and connect with nature and spirituality to cleanse their spirits. The song's verses contain Cherokee words, adding a cultural dimension to the message. The chorus emphasizes that releasing unnecessary material items and ingrained negative emotions will result in a purified spirit. The song encourages listeners to seek out natural and holy places such as mountains and oceans to pray, further emphasizing the cleansing power of nature and spiritual connection.
The lyrics of "Wash Your Spirit Clean" draw from Cherokee spiritual practices and beliefs. The song aims to convey a universal message about the importance of forgiveness, gratitude, and releasing negative energy to achieve inner peace. The song's chorus repeats the central message, emphasizing that a clean spirit comes from eliminating possessions and negative thoughts. Through its combination of Cherokee language and English lyrics, the song promotes meaningful cultural exchange and mutual understanding of different spiritual practices.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
Addressing the powerful forces of nature and the spiritual world
Ha Da Hv Si Ni Ja Du Li Sgai
Asking for blessing from the spirits of ancestors and nature
Di Ja Yo Hi Ki La Hi Go Wa Ta
Calling upon the divine to guide and enlighten
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
Reaffirming the presence of spiritual forces
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv To
Repeating the invocation to reinforce the connection with the transcendent
hos da hi ta da na de ja du
Encouraging to disconnect from material possessions and needs
hi es go hi ge ja de le hi
Suggesting to find peace and clarity through meditation and communion with nature
Hi Nv Ga La Ja Da Nv
Concluding the song by acknowledging the sacredness of the universe
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