People can be native to a particular land or place, and they will always be tied to the land. Music, Production & Vocals by Aira Winterland (Brazil), Lyrics & Vocals by Clare Steffen (USA).
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Story behind the song
People can be native to a particular land or place, and they will always be tied to the land. We are all connected and our ancestors have gifted us with the land to respect and honor. Music, Production & Vocals by Aira Winterland (Brazil), Lyrics & Vocals by Clare Steffen (USA), as a part of the Round The Globe project.
Lyrics
V1
There is a collective tie to the land
Our ancestors have gifted us
Nature redeems me in her hand
She guides me to discuss
Bridge
The sacredness that surrounds me
Iit is indigenous, I am Indigenous
V2
I go outside to go inside
I am a part of it and it of me
Connecting to my native pride
My authentic self will always be
Bridge
My story needs to be told
I am indigenous, indigenous
Chorus
Don't judge me by the color of my skin
Together we make a courageous stand
Where do you end and I begin?
I descend from many lands
We are a tribe of one nation
Even when forced into migration
Wherever I go, I've always been
My spirit is a strong reincarnation
That weaves the story to take in
Bridge
Nature both reduces
And increases our consciousness
V3
We are the memories we preserve
My people serve as a reminder
Take a moment of silence to observe
That I am your pathfinder
Bridge
I am here before
and after the colonization
Chorus
Don't judge me by the color of my skin
Together we make a courageous stand
Where do you end and I begin?
I descend from many lands
We are a tribe of one nation
Even when forced into migration
Wherever I go, I've always been
My spirit is a strong reincarnation
That weaves the story to take in
Outro
Nature's wonders live within me
As a sacred relationship
I am indigenous, indigenous