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Satchel of Songs

from Satchel of Songs by Diane Patterson

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Satchel of Songs

I got a message from the gods
They say, When you’re full
And you’ve made a good killing
Just lie down like the lion
And rest your soul
Rest your soul
Don’t go looking
To seal your fate
Don’t go looking
Just lie down like the lion
And rest your soul

I got a satchel of songs
To say I’m sorry
To the Sami people,
Your family and lands
For pinning your animals
In to a corner
For spoiling the nature of
Life-giving waters
When we thought
We knew better than you
We were wrong, we were wrong

I got a basket of berries to say I’m sorry
To Lakota people, your family and lands
For stealing your children away to our schools
When we thought we were better than you
We were wrong, we were wrong

I got a jar of wild honey to say I’m sorry
To traveling people, your family and lands
For withholding lodging and food to your party
When you came through our town and
We were wrong, we were wrong.

Can’t you see, Dragonfly over the lake
Can’t you see, all Creation singing
Can’t you see?
Don’t go looking
Just lie down like the lion and rest your soul
Rest your soul
Rest your soul

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from Satchel of Songs, track released March 8, 2022
Elin Telius, Sami joik vocals
Gordon Hellegers, Kora
Rick Nelson, upright basses, violins, violas, cellos
Diane, vocals, guitar

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Diane Patterson Ashland, Oregon

Folkgoddess Diane Patterson sings the world awake with powerful voice and revolutionary lyrics. Her sincere spirit and roots storytelling plant seeds of respect and justice. She’s fueled by music-as-activism and love-as-revolution. Made in New Orleans, Diane’s new 2018 album features Mike Napolitano and Ani DiFranco. ... more

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