Song Description
Native Americans
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock |
Lyrics
DEAR MICHAEL
Dear Michael, I arrived at the reservation and I find it hard to understand these Indians.
With their backward ways and rituals they just aren't accepting me.
I came here cause I thought they had possibilities.
Hey man, you've missed the boat and you're drowning in your dreams.
You're trying to change their ways and expect for them to be
Very greatful for the things you've done, when you haven't done a thing.
You're in a fantasy. They're about to crown you king.
You think that I am wrong and have got nothing to give.
When I agreed to come here, I didn't agree to live
Amungst all of these savages. They just aren't the same as me.
I came here with the hope to try and set them free.
You think that all they need is some economic help.
Must you judge people by the volume of their wealth?
What you're building is a barrier they just cannot penetrate.
Don't you know that to help them, you have to relate?
Dear Michael, I just left the reservation and
I think it was a waste of time and I just don't think I can
Understand the way some people live. I just don't think I can see.
I was so close to them I could touch, but they were so far from me.