| We were here long before We ate the inhabitants To make it our own We were here long before White ghosts came across Sailing upon their majestic wooden ships To claim a piece for themselves To tear our land With pipes, tobacco and blankets To divide us with greed We were here long before We were strong We were warriors Smooth streamlined Brown skinned beauties� We were here long before And although we still are here We are not the same We are beaten down By our own misfortunes As white ghosts take the reigns Take our dignity and pride To leave us hanging Waiting in line Collecting welfare Once a week On Thursdays |