Story Behind The Song
A haunting journey back to early America and a look at the interaction of the the European's with the Native Americans.
Song Description
Acoustic lonely sound, with harmonica and train whistle giving it an "old time" or country feel.
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Floating |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Freedom, Civil Rights |
Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan, The Band |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1800 - 1899 |
Lyrics
european cold blood veins
tens of thousands crowd the plains
wagons cross the new terrains
save yourselves and pull the reins
hold them tight despite the pains
warm dark faces do appear
soon to learn about the claim
help the strangers to remain
catch diseases who?s to blame
try to keep their family names
but some resist so the Army came
civilize and try to change
with righteous words and Christian names
or we?ll stain our hands despite the shame
but we?ll never get them clean again
years go by, casinos fame
and secret faces share the plains
tens of thousands plot to win
over the American.