Wounded Knee Lyrics - Singles - Nik Kershaw

There we were, living on our island in the sun 

Life was so easy, there was plenty for everyone 

'Long come a white man who saw the milk and honey 

Now we're making due while he's making all the money 

Oh no, not a Wounded Knee 

Another wheel stops rolling 

Oh no, not a Wounded Knee again 

There we were, living in our village in the trees 

We were minding our own business, 

We were doing as we please 

'Long came a white man with attitudes and axes 

Now we're doing overtime and paying lots of taxes 

(Chorus) 

The promises and gifts he brings 

In honor of the songs he sings 

Are tearing us apart 

We were pow-wowing to our hearts content 

We had the great spirit, we didn't need a president 

'Long came a white man from the civilised nations 

Now he ain't having second thoughts 

But we've got reservations 

Oh no, not a Wounded Knee 

Another wheel stops rolling 

Oh no, not a Wounded Knee 

Another bell starts tolling 

Oh no, not a Wounded Knee 

Another people starts calling 

Oh no, not a Wounded Knee again