Story Behind The Song
This is the Blackfeel Legend of Creation - I loved it the first time I heard it and wrote the song that night. Everytime I sing it, I feel the presence of something greater than anything we could ever imagine.
Song Description
Track # 7 - Montana Life Under The Big Sky
| Song Length |
5:44 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Moving |
Subject |
Universe, Spirituality |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1700 - 1799 |
Lyrics
WHEN THE LAND BELONGED TO GOD
(BLACKFEET LEGEND OF CREATION)
David Walburn © 2004
VERSE A Old man came from the rising sun spark of life in his hand
And arranged the world of day and night
Made a woman and her son of clay and then
Gave his children the breath of life
Gave his children the breath of life
VERSE B Winter winds blow cold and strong and life was harsh
And the weak fell victim to the beast
But summer grass grew green and long and the buffalo marched
And his children danced for the coming feast
His children danced for the coming feast
CHORUS When The Land Belonged To God
His children they listened to the old man?s song
And they danced in rhythm with the seasons
Oooo When The Land Belonged To God
Oooo When The Land Belonged to God
VERSE A For many moons they walked this land Old man as their guide
Living off the bounty he created
And as they made the final stand the Old Man cried
His children?s way of life was fading
His children?s way of life was fading
CHORUS (repeat)