All My Relations
from Hold On! by Craig Olson
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ALL MY RELATIONS
ALL MY RELATIONS
lyrics
In the morning when we rise
face the east and greet the day
a new beginning, the slate is clean
can you hear all our relations say
(chorus)
We are with you always
We are with you now.
In the noontide when the world is warm
face the south and greet the sun
warming fires in our loins grow strong
all blessed voices sing as one. (chorus)
In the evening when twilight comes
face the west and greet the sea
joy and sadness flowing through our hands
waters flowing through you and me (chorus)
In the darkness when light is gone
face the north and greet Thee Earth
all the tress and stones are singing now
to savor one last breath. (chorus)
face the east and greet the day
a new beginning, the slate is clean
can you hear all our relations say
(chorus)
We are with you always
We are with you now.
In the noontide when the world is warm
face the south and greet the sun
warming fires in our loins grow strong
all blessed voices sing as one. (chorus)
In the evening when twilight comes
face the west and greet the sea
joy and sadness flowing through our hands
waters flowing through you and me (chorus)
In the darkness when light is gone
face the north and greet Thee Earth
all the tress and stones are singing now
to savor one last breath. (chorus)
credits
from Hold On!,
released October 15, 2003
Guitars, drums, bass, keyboards & pretty much everything except the cowbell and whistle: Craig Olson.
I've written a number of songs invoking the four directions, calling the quarters, bringing in sacred space or, if you like, "setting the stage" for something special. "Circle Song" "All My Relations", among others. This is another one, with a tribal twist.
We are loved and we are needed by other people, even if we sometimes can't see it. Our obligation, if I can use the "O" word, is to give something of value, something of ourselves. Something that "costs" us. People will notice if your gift isn't genuine, so you may as well just do something really cool right away.
Note to self: "Give something of value today."
Guitars, drums, bass, keyboards & pretty much everything except the cowbell and whistle: Craig Olson.
I've written a number of songs invoking the four directions, calling the quarters, bringing in sacred space or, if you like, "setting the stage" for something special. "Circle Song" "All My Relations", among others. This is another one, with a tribal twist.
We are loved and we are needed by other people, even if we sometimes can't see it. Our obligation, if I can use the "O" word, is to give something of value, something of ourselves. Something that "costs" us. People will notice if your gift isn't genuine, so you may as well just do something really cool right away.
Note to self: "Give something of value today."
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Craig Olson Washington
Beloved folk-rock troubadour on the festival circuit since his debut release "Beyond the Cedar Moon", Craig Olson brings hope, laughter, and a positive perspective on the trails we walk. With 4 CD's, a European tour, and countless shows in the US, his music is at once breathtaking and yet familiar. A true mirror of our times. ... more
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