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Welcome to the Song page
We are currently teaching many songs in the Lakota language to support Ceremonies such as the Sundance, Yuwipi/Lowanpi, Inipi (Sweat Lodge), and Ghost Dance. Ongoing Ceremonial Song Classes and other events are all listed on our Calendar of events. There is a strong need for more singers so we encourage anyone interested to join us. Lyrics to other songs are also at the bottom of the page.
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Spotted Eagle song
Miye toka heya anpetu owakinyelo
Wanbli gleska wan heyaya u welo
Miye toka heya anpetu owakinyelo
As the sun rises, I am first to fly
A spotted eagle is coming saying this
As the sun rises, Iam first to fly
Animal calling song
Tuwa tokiya kola wayelo. Tuwa tokiya kola wayelo,
Wankantanhan wanbli gleska oyate wan, Kola wica wayelo, sitomniyan wanmayank u ye.
Tuwa tokiya kola wayelo. Tuwa tokiya kola wayelo.
Makata sinte sapela oyate wan, Kola wica wayelo, sitomniyan wanmayank u ye.
Tuwa tokiya kola wayelo. Tuwa tokiya kola wayelo.
Wankantanhan wahe oyate wan, Kola wica wayelo, sitomniyan wanmayank u ye
Somewhere, someone is my friend. Somewhere, someone is my friend.
From above, a spotted eagle nation, do not doubt his power, he is my friend, Everyone behold! He comes to see me.
Somewhere, someone is my friend. Somewhere, someone is my friend.
From the earth, a black tailed deer nation, do not doubt his power, he is my friend, Everyone behold! He comes to see me.
Somewhere, someone is my friend. Somewhere, someone is my friend.
From above, a mole nation, do not doubt his power, he is my friend, Everyone behold! He comes to see me.
Black Tail Deer Song 2
Maka kic’un pi, maka kic’un pi, sinte sapela maka kic’in pi,
tuwa eheha wayelo, Maka kic’un pi, sinte sapela maka kic’un pi, tuwa eheha wayelo
They wear their earth, they wear their earth, black tail deer wear their earth.
Someone I have made say they wear their earth, black tail deer wear their earth.
Spider song
Maka sitomniyan, okiya wau yelo, Iktomi wan heyaya uwelo, Miye mawakan yelo.
Maka sitomniyan, okiya wau yelo, Iktomi wan heyaya uwelo, Miye mawakan yelo.
All over this world I come to help, a spider says these things as he comes, Me, I am sacred.
All over this world I come to help, a spider says these things as he comes, Me, I am sacred.
Prayer song
Tunkasila Wakan Tanka heya hoye wayelo, Tunkasila Wakan Tanka heya hoye wayelo.
Tunkasila omakiyayo makakijelo.
Grandfather, Great Spirit, a voice I am sending, Grandfather, Great Spirit, a voice I am sending.
Grandfather, help me for I am suffering.
Kettle dog song
leceya sunka wan yuta pe, leceya sunka wan yuta pelo, wiohpeyata wakinyan oyate wan
sunka wan yutape wakan yutapelo
Stone Calling Song
Hoyemakiyayo cemakiyayo, Taku ya chinkia iyece tu ktelo, Tunkan sabicya eya ce hoye wakiyelo.
Cemakiyayo hoyemakiyayo, Taku ya chinkia iyece tu ktelo, Tunkan sabicya eya ce hoye wakiyelo.
Send a voice to me, pray to me, What you want will be given to you, A blackened stone, you have said, So a voice I send to you.
Pray to me, send a voice to me, What you want will be given to you, A blackened stone, you have said, So a voice I send to you.
This is The Singing Stone’s Yuwipi set in the order that they are sung.
1. Pipe Filling Song
Kola lecelecun wo, Kola lecelecun wo, Kola lecelecun wo.
Hecanuki nitunkasila waniyang u ktelo.
Canunpa wanji yuha ilatake ci.
Miksuya opagi yo.
Hecanuki taku yacinki iyecetu ktelo.
Kola lecelecun wo, Kola lecelecun wo, Kola lecelecun wo.
Hecanuki nitunkasila waniyang u ktelo.
Hocoka wanji yuha ilotake ci.
Miksuya opagi yo.
Hecanuki taku yacinki iyecetu ktelo.
English
My friend do it like this, My friend do it like, this My friend do it like this.
When you do it this way the Grandfathers will come down to see you.
With this one Sacred Pipe sit down.
Remember as you fill the pipe.
When you do it this way what you want will happen.
My friend do it like this, My friend do it like this, My friend do it like this.
When you do it this way the Grandfathers will come down to see you.
In this one Sacred Circle sit down.
Remember as you fill your pipe.
When you do it this way what you want will happen.
Español
Mi amigo haslo asi, mi amigo haslo asi, mi amigo haslo asi
Cuando se hace haci los abuelos bajan a verte
Con esta pipa sagrada siéntate
Recuerda que cuando llenas tu pipa
Cuando lo haces haci, lo que quieres sucede
Mi amigo haslo asi, mi amigo haslo asi, mi amigo haslo asi
Cuando se hace así, los abuelos bajan a verte
Con esta pipa sagrada siéntate
Recuerda que cuando llenas tu pipa
Cuando lo haces haci, lo que quieres sucede
2. Song To Tie
Anpetu ki le mitawa yelo, Anpetu ki le mitawa yelo,
Anpetu ki le mitawa yelo ,Anpetu ki le mitawa yelo.
English
This day belongs to me, This day belongs to me,
This day belongs to me, This day belongs to me.
Espanol
Este dia me pertenece, este dia me pertenece
Este dia me pertenece, este dia me pertenece
3. Yuwipi Altar song Is learned in person and should never be sung outside of ceremony.
4. Stone Song 1
Wakan oyate wan waniyang u ktelo, Wayankaya yo.
English
A sacred nation is appearing, Come and see.
Espanol
Una nación sagrada se levanta ven a ver.
5. Stone Song 2
Wankata peta wanlakelo, Henake tunkan pica wanlakelo.
Wankata peta wanlakelo, Henake tunkan pica wanlakelo.
English
Up above you have seen a spark, They are stones that you have seen.
Up above you have seen a spark, They are stones that you have seen.
Espanol
Arriba alto, has visto una chispa, Hay piedras que has visto
Arriba alto, has visto una chispa, Hay piedras que has visto
6. Black Tail Deer Song
Le miye ca tanin ya nawajin yelo, Le miye ca tanin ya nawajin yelo,
Sinte sapela le miye ca tanin ye nawajin yelo.
Le miye ca tanin ya nawajin yelo,
Sinte sapela le miye ca tanin ye nawajin yelo.
English
This is me visible I am standing, This is me visible I am standing,
The black tail deer, visible I am standing.
This is me visible I am standing,
The black tail deer, visible I am standing.
Espanol
Este soy yo, visible, aquí de pie. Este soy yo, visible, aquí de pie.
Venado de cola negra, visible ante ti estoy de pie.
Este soy yo, visible aquí de pie
Venado de cola negra, visible ante ti estoy de pie.
7. Mole Song
Maka takiya taku wakan wan u welo, Maka takiya taku wakan wan u welo.
Wahehela wan u welo, Wani yanku yelo.
Taku wakan wan echela, Wana u welo, Wana e yelo, Wani yanku welo.
English
From the earth something sacred is coming, From the earth something sacred is coming.
A mole is coming, It is coming to see you.
There is nothing not sacred, He is coming, He is here, It is coming to see you.
Espanol
Desde la tierra algo sagrado viene. Desde la tierra algo sagrado viene
Un topo viene., viene a verte.
No hay nada, que no sea sagrado, el viene, el esta aqui, viene a verte.
8. Bat Song
Hanhepi ki mita wayelo wayankiye yo, Hupakiglake wan heya u welo.
English
The night belongs to me look this way, A bat has come, saying this.
Espanol
La noche me pertenece mira hacia aca, Un murciélago ha venido diciendo esto.
9. Prayer Song
Iwayeci namah’un ye, Iwayeci namah’un ye, Iwayeci namah’un ye, Iwayeci namah’un ye.
Makasitomniyan hoye, Iwayeci namah’un ye, Iwayeci namah’un ye, Iwayeci namah’un ye, Iwayeci namah’un ye.
English
Hear what I have to say, Hear what I have to say, Hear what I have to say, Hear what I have to say
All over the world a voice I send, Hear what I have to say, Hear what I have to say, Hear what I have to say, Hear what I have to say.
Espanol
Escucha lo que tengo que decir, escucha lo que tengo que decir, escucha lo que tengo que decir, escucha lo que tengo que decir
En todo el mundo una voz envío, escucha lo que tengo que decir, escucha lo que tengo que decir, escucha lo que tengo que decir, escucha lo que tengo que decir.
10. Doctoring Song
Wanktahan wau welo, Wanktahan wau welo,Wanktahan wau welo,
Wicatancan piya ,wakaginkta ca wau welo, Wanktahan wau welo.
English
Up above I am coming, Up above I am coming, Up above I am coming.
A body I am going to make well, so I am coming, Up above I am coming.
Espanol
Desde arriba yo vengo, Desde arriba yo vengo, Desde arriba yo vengo,
Un cuerpo voy a hacer bien, haci yo vengo, Desde arriba yo vengo.
11. Aurora Borealis Song
Makpiya tahin ki le miyelo, Makpiya tahin ki le miyelo
Wamayankiyo, inyan wasicun ca nape wayelo.
Makpiya tahin ki le miyelo,
Wamayankiyo, inyan wasicun ca nape wayelo.
English
The aurora borealis this is me, The aurora borealis this is me
Behold the power stone of a dreamer is my healing hand.
The aurora borealis this is me,
Behold the power stone of a dreamer is my healing hand.
Espanol
La aurora borealis, este soy yo, La aurora borealis, este soy yo
Siente la poderosa piedra de un sonador, es la mano sanadora
La aurora borealis, este soy yo
Siente la poderosa piedra de un sonador, es la mano sanadora
12. Stone Doctoring Song
Ilelea tipi ghi le camu welo, Ilelea tipi ghi le camu welo, Ilelea tipi ghi le camu welo, Ilelea tipi ghi le camu welo.
Tunkan tatioblecha wan, Ilelea tipi ghi le camu welo, Ilelea tip i ghi le camu welo, Ilelea tipi ghi le camu welo.
English
Within glittering sparks, I have done this, Within glittering sparks, I have done this, Within glittering sparks, I have done this, Within glittering sparks, I have done this.
The lodge of the stones, Within glittering sparks, I have done this, Within glittering sparks, I have done this, Within glittering sparks, I have done this.
Dentro de las chispas brilladoras yo hice esto, Dentro de las chispas brilladoras, yo hice esto, Dentro de las chispas brilladoras, yo hice esto, Dentro de las chispas brilladoras, yo hice esto.
El temascal de piedras, Dentro de las chispas brilladoras, yo hice esto, Dentro de las chispas brilladoras, yo hice esto.
13. Medicine Song
Pejuta wan cicu ktaca wayankiyeyo.
English
A medicine I am going to give you, look this way.
Espanol
Una medicina te voy a dar, mira hacia aca.
14. Spider Song
Wankata hot anin kun le miye wamayankiyo ewaye namah’un yelo
Wankata hot anin kun le miye wamayankiyo ewaye namah’un yelo
Wankata hot anin kun le miye wamayankiyo ewaye namah’un yelo
Wankata hot anin kun le miye wamayankiyo ewaye namah’un yelo
English
Up above my voice is heard, behold me, so listen to me.
Up above my voice is heard, behold me, so listen to me.
Up above my voice is heard, behold me, so listen to me.
Up above my voice is heard, behold me, so listen to me.
Espanol
Desde lo alto mi voz se escucha, recibe la escuchame.
Desde lo alto mi voz se escucha, recibe la escuchame.
- Desde lo alto mi voz se escucha, recibela escuchame.
Desde lo alto mi voz se escucha, recibe la escuchame.
15. Spider Song 2
Iktomni wan tahia mani u welo, tahia u welo tahia mani u welo, Iktomni wan tahia mani u welo.
Tahia u welo tahia mani u welo, Iktomni wan tahia mani u welo.
English
A spider comes walking, He comes walking, he comes walking, A spider comes walking.
He comes walking, he comes walking, A spider comes walking.
Espanol
Una araña viene caminando, el viene caminando, el viene caminando.
Una araña viene caminando.
el viene caminando, el viene caminando Una arana viene caminando.
16. Thunder Being Song 1
Leciya ya tuwa maki pan pelo, Leciya ya tuwa maki pan pelo, Wiohpeyata wakinyan oyate wan, Kola maki pan pelo
Leciya ya tuwa maki pan pelo, Wiohpeyata wakinyan oyate wan, Kola maki pan pelo.
English
Over here they are calling for me, Over here they are calling for me, To the west a thunder being nation., My friends are calling for me.
Over here they are calling for me, To the west a thunder being nation, My friends are calling for me.
Espanol
Por aqui estan llamando por mi, Por aqui estan llamando por mi, Desde el oeste una nación de seres relámpago, Mis amigos llaman por mi.
Por aqui estan llamando por mi, Desde el oeste una nación de seres relámpago Mis amigos llaman por mi.
17. Thunder Being Song 2
Oyate hanta po itateya mawani yelo, Oyate hanta po itateya mawani yelo, Oyate hanta po itateya mawani yelo.
Tehi ya wamiconza pe, Oyate hanta po itateya mawani yelo, Oyate hanta po itateya mawani yelo.
English
People move aside, I walk in the wind, People move aside, I walk in the wind, People move aside, I walk in the wind.
A difficult time is predicted for me, People move aside, I walk in the wind, People move aside, I walk in the wind.
Espanol
Gente muévase hacia el lado, yo camino en el viento, Gente muévase hacia el lado, yo camino en el viento, Gente muerase hacia el lado, yo camino en el viento.
Un tiempo difícil esta predecido para mi, Gente muévase hacia el lado, yo camino en el viento, Gente muerase hacia el lado, yo camino en el viento.
18. Thunder Being Song 3
Leciya ya tokeya mawani yelo, Leciya ya tokeya mawani yelo, Leciya ya tokeya mawani yelo
He wamakaskan wanji gyi Cante eiyapa wayelo, Leciya ya tokeya mawani yelo.
English
Over here I walk first, Over here I walk first, Over here I walk first.
I make some animals’ hearts beat, Over here I walk first.
Espanol
Por aqui yo camino primero, Por aqui yo camino primero, Por aqui yo camino primero.
Yo hago que lata el corazón de algunos animales, Por aqui yo camino primero.
19. Thunder Being Song 4
Wankata taku wakan ke he wanla ke, Wankata taku wakan ke he wanla ke lowan, Makasitomniya kola ceyakiya pelo wan, Wankata taku wakan ke he wanla ke lo .
English
Up above something sacred you have seen, Up above something sacred you have seen, All around the world you have prayed to him, Up above something sacred you have seen.
Espanol
En lo alto algo sagrado has visto, En lo alto algo sagrado has visto,
En todo el mundo has rezado por él, En lo alto algo sagrado has visto.
20. Calling Song
Tunkasila wamayank uye, Tunkasila wamayank uyeyo, Tunkasila wamayank uyeyo
Ikce wicasa ta canunpa wan Yuha hoye wayelo
Mitakuye ob wani ktelo, Heyaya hoye wayelo.
English
Grandfather come and see me, Grandfather come and see me, Grandfather come and see me.
With the common people’s pipe I send a voice
So I may live with my relatives, I keep sending a voice.
Espanol
Abuelo ven a verme, abuelo ven a verme, abuelo ven a verme.
Con la pipa del pueblo, Yo mando una voz.
Par así vivir con todas mis relaciones, Yo sigo mandando una voz.
21. Sone Song 3
Hot anin ye, Hot anin ye, Wankata hot anin ye, Hot anin ye, Wankata hot anin ye, Hot anin yelo
Wankata inyan wan, Hot anin ye, Hot anin ye, Wankata hot anin ye, Hot anin yelo.
English
Voices are heard, voices are heard, Up above voices are heard, voices are heard, Up above voices are heard, voices are heard.
Up above a stone, voices are heard, voices are heard, Up above voices are heard, voices are heard.
Espanol
Voces se escuchan, voces se escuchan, desde lo alto se escuchan voces, voces se escuchan, desde lo alto se escuchan voces, voces se escuchan
por encima de una piedra
22. Spider Untying Song (1)
Cokata wankan y mica kta ca, Cokata eya ya nawajin yelo, Kola ehek’un lecun we yelo, Kola ehek’un lecun we yelo.
English
He is preparing a sacred center for me, I am standing in the center sending a voice, My friend, you have said this, do it this way, My friend, you have said this, do it this way.
Espanol
El prepara un centro sagrado para mi, Estoy parado en el centro mandando una voz, Mi amigo, tu has dicho esto, hazlo de esta forma, Mi amigo, tu has dicho esto, hazlo de esta forma.
23. Dancing Song
Waci yau welo wayankiyeyo, Waci yau welo wayankiyeyo, Waci yau welo wayankiyeyo.
Inyan wasicun ca ,waci yau welo wayankiyeyo, Waci yau welo wayankiyeyo.
English
Take a look as I come dancing, Take a look as I come dancing, Take a look as I come dancing.
The white stone spirits, take a look as I come dancing, Take a look as I come dancing.
Espanol
Ven a mirar, que vengo bailando, Ven a mirar, que vengo bailando, Ven a mirar, que vengo bailando,
Los espíritus de piedra blanca, ven a mirar, que vengo bailando, Ven a mirar, que vengo bailando.
24. Pipe Offering Song
Wayankiye, wayankiye, wayankiye, Canunpa kile wakan yelo wayankiye.
Wayankiye, wayankiye, Canunpa kile wakan yelo wayankiye.
English
Take a look, Take a look, Take a look,This pipe is sacred. Take a look.
Take a look, Take a look, This pipe is sacred. Take a look.
Espanol
Toma una vista, Toma una vista, Toma una vista, Esta pipa es sagrada, Toma una vista, Toma una vista, Toma una vista, Esta pipa es sagrada.
25. Offering Song
Lenake, wayang u yelo, Lenake hiyo uye
Waunye ki lena hoye miciciyiyo He mitakuye ob wani wacin yelo, Tunkasila omakiyayo.
Canli pahta ki lena hoye miciciyiyo, He mitakuye ob zaniya waon wacin yelo Tunkasila omakiyayo.
English
Look, all of these I have given you, Come take what I have offered you
With this cloth I have pledged myself to you, With my relatives I want to live, Grandfather help me.
With these tobacco ties I have pledged myself to you, With my relatives in good health I will live, Grandfather, help me.
Espanol
Mira todo esto que te e dado, Ven a coger lo que te e ofrecido
Con esta manta me ofresco hacia ti, Con mis relativos quiero vivir, Abuelo ayudame
Con estos amarres de tabacco me ofresco hacia ti . Con mis relativos en buena salud voy vivir, abuelo ayudame
26. Offering Song 2
Hoye yayo, hoye yayo, Hoye yayo, hoye yayo, Tunkasila le ampelo.
Ikce wicasa ta canunpi ki leyuha, Hoye yayo, hoye yayo, Tunkasila le ampelo.
English
Sending a voice, sending a voice, Sending a voice, sending a voice, Grandfather on this day.
A common man is holding this pipe, Sending a voice, sending a voice, Grandfather on this day.
Espanol
Mandando una voz, Mandando una voz, Mandando una voz, Mandando una voz, Abuelo en este día
Un hombre común aguanta una pipa, Mandando una voz, Mandando una voz, Abuelo en este dia
27. Closing Song 1
Tunkan unsi unlapi yelo, Tunkan unsi unlapi yelo, He mitakuye ob wani kta ca, Lena cicu welo.
English
Stone spirits have pity on us, Stone spirits have pity on us, With my relatives I will live, So I give you these offerings
Espanol
Espíritus de piedra ten piedad de nosotros, Espíritus de piedra ten piedad de nosotros, Con toda relaciones yoy a vivir haci te ofresco todo esto
28. Closing Song 2
Hot aninyan kin najin pelo, Hot aninyan kin najin pelo, Tunkasila ta wokonze ca, Lena cicu welo. Hot aninyan kin najin pelo.
English
As we leave our voices are heard, As we leave our voices are heard, It is Grandfather’s will, That I give you these offerings. As we leave our voices are heard.
Espanol
Mientras partimos, nuestras voces se escuchan, Mientras partimos,nuestras voces se escuchan, Es la voluntad de el Abuelo, Que te doy estas ofrendas, Mientras partimos, nuestras voces se escuchan.
29. Ending Song
Kola, lena cicu welo wayankiyelo, Kola, lena cicu welo wayankiyelo.
Anpetu okihica cicu welo, Kola lena cicu welo wayankiyelo.
English
My friend, I have given you these. Behold them, My friend, I have given you these. Behold them.
The day has made it possible to give you these offerings, My friend, I have given you these. Behold them.
Espanol
Mi amigo te e dado esto, recibelo, Mi amigo te e dado esto, recibelo
El dia ha hecho posible poder darte estas ofrendas, Mi amigo te e dado esto, recibelo
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Ceremonial songs in the Lakota language and lakota sweat lodge song lyrics
Important Details
When singing this style of song, be sure to pay close attention to the drumbeat. It is either a fast steady beat or a slow thunder beat, like a heartbeat. Some of these songs are hard to play without the right beat. When singing along it is helpful to tap along with the drum. Another point of consideration is distinguishing between vocables and lyrics. Vocables are sounds and are not written among the lyrics. Usually the syllable and melody of the vocables match the lyrical part of the song. Usually the song begins with vocables. Very rarely are the vocables after the words.
When singing alone or without accompaniment you would sing the songs the way they are written. When singing with others you would use a call and response. That is when the song leader calls out the first line of the song; the group would then repeat that line. Some of these recordings have a call and response although they are written without it. As a rule of thumb with the call and response the group joins in just before the leader sings the vocable sound He. This sound is found at the end of some of the sentences He.
Other things to consider in singing these songs
Some of these songs are specific to particular lineages. In that case only one or two words may be different from one tiospaye to another. Most of these songs are general and are sung by many groups and at different ceremonies. An animal calling song is for calling in the power of specific animals. A stone song is for calling in the powers of stones. Be sure you are not calling things unnecessarily.
These songs are very powerful and not to be idly whistled or sung in the shower. Put down a pinch of tobacco as an offering first. This can be placed in a special spot, it can be rubbed or sprinkled upon the drum. A little water is good for the spirit of the drum, but before singing songs always put down tobacco. It is important not to “cry wolf” with the spirits. If these songs are sung idly too much the Spirits may stop responding.
By learning songs from a C.D. or computer they may attract lesser nearby spirits. They may not have the same impact until they are sung along within a genuine tradition. The more powerful spirits follow an oral line of association that is lost without actual contact with lineage holders. By singing and learning these songs here the spirits may eventually draw you into the ceremonies and traditions that use them.
Do not sing any thunder being songs at night out of context. This will attract ghosts, it could be very dangerous. Thunder being songs call thunder beings during the day and ghosts at night. Honestly, one should never really sing any kind of song carelessly outside at night. In the event of attracting ghosts sing the “Sending the Spirits Home” closing song. It is good to know that song to send spirits back home, especially when it is helpful to them. Thunder being songs include any heyoka or kettle songs. The dog song should only be sung at the Kettle Dance unless practicing.
Healing songs are for doctoring people. The songs themselves are a healing medicine. They can be sung in sweat lodge, Yuwipi, or on their own as a treatment. Canupa songs (pipe songs) should generally be sung when the pipe is present. If you carry a canupa it is O.K. to sing those songs whenever but always give a tobacco offering to the drum, especially when rehearsing. Pipe filling songs should only be sung while loading the pipe facing west. Again it is alright in the process of learning to sing the pipe filling songs, having offered tobacco to the drum and ending your lessons with the “Sending the Spirits Home” closing song.
There are various different closing songs when reaching near the end of a ceremony. For instance, in the fourth round of the sweat lodge one might sing a closing offering song. Be sure to check with your leaders about this as they vary from tradition to tradition. Some of our closing songs may not be used by other lineages to close. It all depends on what the spirit helpers of a tradition are used to. When visiting a sweat lodge you know little about it would be safest to not lead any closing songs at all.
There are a handful of songs not available here that are too specific. These are the opening Yuwipi/Lowanpi songs for calling in the directional spirits. They vary from ceremony to ceremony and from one medicine man to another. To get these songs you will have to learn them in ceremony. That is the only time those songs are ever sung. By learning all of these songs on our site we will become a Lowan Wicasa (song man) or a Lowan Winyan (song woman). Although not a prerequisite to being a medicine man or woman in the Lakota tradition you would have to be crazy to even attempt to embark on that path without most of these songs. Singers are integral to these ways, anyone knowing all of these songs are needed and honored regardless of race, creed, or color. If you put yourself out there you could travel the world over with expenses paid just singing at ceremonial events.
Sundance coyote song
kola lemiyeca he wau welo, kola lemiyeca he wau welo,
wama yanka yo wau welo, anpe wi ki iyoh’late he
ociciya kinte ca he wau welo, wama yanka yo wau welo wau welo,
kola lemiyeca he wau welo, kola lemiyeca he wau welo,
wama yanka yo wau welo, hanhe wi ki iyoh’late he
ociciya kinte ca he wau welo, wama yanka yo wau welo wau welo.
My friend, this is me that is coming, My friend, this is me that is coming
Look at me, I am coming, Under the sun, I have something to say
I have something to tell you, that is why, Look at me, I am coming
My friend, this is me that is coming, My friend, this is me that is coming
Look at me, I am coming, Under the moon, I have something to say
I have something to tell you, that is why, Look at me, I am coming
Stone Song
Makasitomniyan hoye wayelo, Makasitomniyan hoye wayelo.
Tunkasila wamayanguye, Makasitomniyan hoye wayelo.
All around the earth I am sending a voice, All around the earth I am sending a voice.
Grandfather hear me, All around the earth I am sending a voice.
Pipe Song
Maka cokayan canunpa wan ahi unpahpelo wayankiyeyo,Hecaya uha hoye wayelo.
Thank you Song
Wakan tanka tunkasila, Wakan tanka tunkasila, Pilamaya yelo, Canunpa wakan ca mayaku welo, Pilamaya yelo, Wicozani wa mayaku welo, Pilamayaye pilamaya yelo.
Canunpa wakan ca mayaku welo, Pilamaya yelo, Wicozani wa mayaku welo, Pilamayaye pilamaya yelo.
Great Spirit, grandfather, Great Spirit, grandfather, I thank you, You have given me a sacred canunpa, Thank you, You have given me a good healing, Thank you, thank you.
You have given me a sacred canunpa, Thank you, You have given me a good healing, Thank you, thank you.
Heyoka Thunder Being Song:
Makpiya mimemeya canku yape, Makpiya mimemeya canku yapelo, Henake akicita pica winyan wakan a canku yapelo.
Makpiya mimemeya canku yape, Henake akicita pica taku wakan a canku yapelo.
Clouds circling is their road, Clouds circling is their road, They are warriors, upon a road around a sacred woman.
Clouds circling is their road, They are warriors, upon a road around a sacred thing.
Hanbleceya Song 1
Tekiya wahi najin yelo, Tekiya wahi najin yelo, kola wamayankiyo.
Tekiya wahi najin yelo kola wamayankiyo.
Wiohpeyata kiya hoye wayelo kola wamayankiyo, Tekiya wahi najin yelo kola wamayankiyo
With difficulity I am standing, With difficulty I am standing, friend take a look at me.
With difficulty I am standing, friend take a look at me.
A voice I have sent to the West, friend take a look at me.
With difficulty I am standing, friend take a look at me.
Prayer Song
Makpia tipiwa ogna micagelo helo, Tunkashila ehapikun lecanu we
A dwelling in the clouds, he has made for me, Grandfather you have said and done this.
Ghost Nation Song
Tuwa tokiya kola lowanpelo, Tuwa tokiya kola lowanpelo, Tuwa tokiya kola lowanpelo.
Anpo hinapeki itokabya tuwa Lowanpe hena ehapi ca, Kola lowanpelo.
Somewhere my friends they are singing, Somewhere my friends they are singing, Somewhere my friends they are singing
They have said this, My friends they are singing
Prayer Song
Hoksila wamayankayo, hoksila wamayankayo, Miyohan wan wakanca wanji koyag Cinktelo, anpe wikiheyaca kola wayelo.
Child, take a look at me, child take a look at me, My power I have made you wear in a sacred manner ,The sun has said this, so I am his friend.
Doctoring Song
Ga glinajin miye, Ga glinajin miye, Winyan ta canupi ki, ga glinajin miye, Ga glinajin miye.
Winyan ta canupi ki ga glinajin miye, Ga glinajin miye.
Ga glinajin miye Ikce wicasa ta canupi ki ga glinajin miye, Ga glinajin miye.
Ikce wicasa ta canupi ki ga glinajin miye, Ga glinajin miye.
It has made me stand before it, It has made me stand before it.
a woman’s pipe had made me stand before it, It has made me stand before it.
A woman’s pipe has made me stand before it, It has made me stand before it It has made me stand before it.
The common man’s pipe has made me stand before it, It has made me stand before it.
The common man’s pipe has made me stand before it, It has made me stand before it.
Prayer Song
Wankantanka unsimala yo, He makakijelo, Canupa kile he uha hoye wayelo
Wankantanka unsimalayo, He makakijelo, Canupa kile he uha hoye wayelo
Great Spirit have pity on me, For I am suffering, This pipe I have prayed with
Great Spirit have pity on me, For I am suffering, This pipe I have prayed with
Stone Song
Inyan wan hinajin wayanka piye
Before you a stone I have made appear. Come and see.
Black Tail Deer Song
Maka kic’un pi, maka kic’un pi, sinte sapela maka kic’in pi,
tuwa eheha wayelo, Maka kic’un pi, sinte sapela maka kic’un pi, tuwa eheha wayelo
They wear their earth, they wear their earth, black tail deer wear their earth
Someone I have made say they wear their earth, black tail deer wear their earth
Stone Song
Hokaowin u welo, Hokaowin u welo, Inyanwan wakan yankina, wana Hokaowin u welo
Hokaowin u welo wakanyan u welo
It is coming around, It is coming around, A stone in a sacred manner, Now it is coming around
In a sacred manner it is coming.
Doctoring Song
Inajin yo he waniyankinte,Tunkashila he waniyankintelo, Inajin yo he waniyankintelo.
Inajin yo he waniyankinte, Tunkashila he waniyankintelo, Inajin yo he waniyankintelo.
Stand up, he is going to take a look at you, Grandfather is going to take a look at you, Stand up, he is going to take a look at you.
Stand up, he is going to take a look at you, Grandfather is going to take a look at you, Stand up, he is going to take a look at you.
Hanbleceya song
kola kawinga yo ehapelo, kola kawinga yo ehapelo, kola kawinga yo ehapelo. wiohpeyata inawajina ahitun nawajin yelo, kola kawinga yo ehapelo.
my friend turn around you have said,my friend turn around you have said, my friend turn around you have said.to the west I stand looking toward you, my friend turn around you have said.