My one song of my blog is an old song by an aboriginal singer that had a hit back in the mid 90's. She still does do things, but is pretty much retired. I met her once when she was travelling on tour and I was based out of a small town. We had a very interesting talk as I invited her to come into my office within a small town that I had my main base as a manager of a few malls. This is one song that I thought was truly something that was the meaning within many things from which I write. Susan Aglukark is Algonquin but it really doesn't matter the words certainly do. There are so many remakes these days. This is one that I think if was found would certainly make a comeback within these times.
O Siem Susan Aglukark
O Siem
We are all family
O Siem
We're all the same
O Siem
The fires of freedom
Dance in the burning flame
Siem o siyeya
All people rich and poor
Siem o siyeya
Those who do and do not know
Siem o siyeya
Take the hand of one close by
Siem o siyeya
Of those who know because they try
And watch the walls come tumbling down
O Siem
We are all family
O Siem
We're all the same
O Siem
The fires of freedom
Dance in the burning flame
Siem o siyeya
All people of the world
Siem o siyeya
It's time to make the turn
Siem o siyeya
A chance to share your heart
Siem o siyeya
To make a brand new start
And watch the walls come tumbling down
O Siem
We are all family
O Siem
We're all the same
O Siem
The fires of freedom
Dance in the burning flame
Such a simple, beautiful song.. :) Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI agree Jack. Very powerful words. Thanks for sharing this one.
ReplyDeleteI have this on a CD by her so can hear the cadences in the lyrics when I read them. She has a tragic but wonderful story to tell about her youth and sometimes I think Canada should hang its head in shame....She rose above the abuse but we need to open the doors to opportunity for better life styles and comforts.
ReplyDeleteFound some of her songs on here http://www.susanaglukark.com/home.html
ReplyDeletevery nice
ReplyDeleteinteresting ..song ,,thanks :)
ReplyDelete"And watch the walls tumbling down" reminds me of a Bible verse, the walls of Jericho ... by the way what's the meaning of "Siem" and "Siyeya." smiles*
ReplyDeleteso true , thanks
ReplyDeleteIt really is a song that has been lost. I am know that she had a huge break through, then then she really seemingly stopped but the song is one of value that most would have never heard...
ReplyDeleteI will be honest with you unless I looked it up I would not know Maritess. Lets see...
ReplyDeleteok. But i am about to leave. I won't be here for three days
ReplyDeleteIt has several translation, joy in community, joy within family and friends...
ReplyDeleteI would be interested to listen , do you know if some of the music is online you tube or something? Life should be so simple wouldn't it be grand?
ReplyDeleteThey are significant words, last night I thought I would place it on as really it is much like "Imagine" but within a different manner Doug.
ReplyDeleteYet there are simple and beautiful things if we take time to notice and appreciate
ReplyDeleteThe song is inspiring then ... bye.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time Maritess.
ReplyDeleteI will.
ReplyDeleteYeah Cheryl you can buy it online and or there is a Utube above placed in here by Rashmi.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rashmi...that is very nice.
ReplyDeleteOK thanks I missed it somehow I'll check it out
ReplyDeleteHer song has a great message for unity of nations. I have searched for her on Youtube and found the song. Nice to listen too, thanks for sharing, and a good evening to you Jack.
ReplyDeleteSame to you Danielle...
ReplyDeleteVery nice song, very true lyrics.
ReplyDeleteThanks and I hope that your computer is working better...:)
ReplyDeleteAt least it's not blowing any more fuses!
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Your welcome if it worked...hope so.
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