Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Susan Aglukark ` O Siem `

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

27 comments:

  1. Such a simple, beautiful song.. :) Thank you for sharing.

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  2. I agree Jack. Very powerful words. Thanks for sharing this one.

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  3. I 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.

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  4. "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*

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  5. It 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...

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  6. I will be honest with you unless I looked it up I would not know Maritess. Lets see...

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  7. ok. But i am about to leave. I won't be here for three days

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  8. It has several translation, joy in community, joy within family and friends...

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  9. I 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?

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  10. They 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.

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  11. Yet there are simple and beautiful things if we take time to notice and appreciate

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  12. Yeah Cheryl you can buy it online and or there is a Utube above placed in here by Rashmi.

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  13. OK thanks I missed it somehow I'll check it out

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  14. Her 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.

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  15. Thanks and I hope that your computer is working better...:)

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  16. At least it's not blowing any more fuses!
    Thanks again for you assistance...:))

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