Peltier
Leonard-Inspired Folk Rock Song | Peltier by Timbre' Wolf | Stream Free
The eight decade plight of the Lakhota Souix brought up-to-date in Leonard Peltier - an anthem for liberation.
Steve Ripley says of Timbre Wolf's music:
Its all cool. Actually, I can say different and mean it - and mean it in a good way. Dont hear much different these d
Timbre' Wolf is a Sand Springs, OK-based Folk Rock artist active since 2006, with over 30 original tracks available for free streaming on SoundClick.
The catalog is rooted in a focused folk rock production style. Timbre' Wolf has released 1 album on SoundClick alongside individual singles and instrumentals.
The catalog includes notable releases that highlight the artist's range and production quality. "Standing with Standing Rock" is a focused reggae production that peaked at #10 on the SoundClick Rock chart. "All We Want is Water" is a folk rock production that charted at #19 on the SoundClick Rock chart. "I Had To Come in from the Son" brings a spiritual quality to the progressive rock space that charted at #11 on the SoundClick Rock chart.
Timbre' Wolf has generated 4.6K streams on SoundClick, earning 6 top-50 chart positions on SoundClick. Discover the full discography on SoundClick.
"Peltier" is a Folk Rock track by Timbre' Wolf on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. For fans of folk rock, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart, peaking at #1. If Leonard is in your rotation, "Peltier" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
Story behind the song
Leonard Peltier has been confined in prison for four decades. The case against him, as presented in court, was too weak to convict and imprison. Nevertheless, there he is.
Lyrics
Peltier
Copyright Timbre Wolf
Out in the badlands of South Dakota
There stood a proud people on the mesa of the Ghost Dance
Relegated to a piece of rock and clay
Most were killed by small pox but a few were left to stay
Buffalo, well they all were gone
There was only four percent of the land that you could grow something on
The US government said, “We'll keep you fed.”
But they didn't give a damn about a man who was red.
Military Command said, “Give me ten thousand Souix,
For they are peaceful men, even if armed, it's true.”
The General sent a wire to Washington that day
He said, “Keep your end of the treaty and this will all go away.”
When Sitting Bull said, “You can't have what's mine.”
They killed him and the others fled to Wounded Knee in time.
But the government jerks said, “Take their guns away!”
The battle it broke out and there was hell to pay.
Three hundred women, men and kids
Were mowed down on the barren land for nothing that they did.
The US Army, well they, went berzerk
The children did surrender but they shot 'em to the dirt.
Eight decades later on the Pine Ridge rez
Jim Eagle stole some cowboy boots and that brought down the feds
Centuries of pain could surely be wiped away
If they could only find a way to make those fed'ral agents pay.
American Indians they took AIM
They shot those men so full of holes they didn't know their name
Was justice done? No on thinks so
But they pinned it on a single man in a case shot full of holes
It's time to free Leonard Peltier
Peltier, Peltier, we've got to get you out of there
Peltier, Peltier, we've got to get you out of there
(For the Soul of America)
Free, free, free Leonard Peltier
Free, free, free Leonard Peltier
Free, free, free Leonard Peltier
Free, free, free Leonard Peltier
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