Joanne Shenandoah - Giving Thanks lyrics

Tonight as if in a dream Little ones surrounded me Dancing and singing their songs Made me wonder where I belong Tonight I heard someone scream "We have him now", it seems They all gathered 'round to see This spirit who needs to be free Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen ko Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen ko This night they taught me to believe To offer thanks to all living things Water, animals and trees The sun, the stars and thunder beings Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen ko Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen Nia wen ko