Lakota

Omakiyayo

Tunka Sheila omakiyayo heyyy, omakiyayo, heyyy,

Tunka Sheila omakiyayo, ~ omakiyayo heya hey ya

Chanupa wan yuha, hoyewa yelo yo heyy, omakiyayo, heyyy

Tunka Sheila omakiyayo, ~ omakiyayo heya hey ya

Pejuta wan yuha, hoyewa yelo yo heyyy, omakiyayo, heyyy

Tunka Sheila, omakiyayo, ~ omakiyayo heya hey ya

“Tunka Shila - calling all the ancient forces of creation
Omakiyayo - Help me
Pejuta - the medicines that help
Chanupa - sacred prayer pipe
Through them we send our voice ”
— Sung on the Trail of Tears to guide them to a good place