Nahko And Medicine For The People - Build A Bridge Lyrics






Said prepare me for, for long battle
I am a witness, hold crystal bullets
I drop the hatchet, you won't forget this
Said prepare me for, for a long battle
I am a witness, hold crystal bullets
I drop the hatchet, you won't forget this

Said, mine eyes have seen nothing but trouble
You must make peace with them gods and the devils
I can be rude, boy, I am not subtle
I tend to sneak in and burst all them bubbles
We are the ones, we been waiting to rumble
I torch my enemies out with a candle
Music is the weapon make empires crumble
We bring them bankers and wealthy to tremble

What we know is what we're owed
Can't be too careful, shoot flaming arrows
Hitting them wicked, burning them bridges
Said, what we know is what we're owed
Can't be too careful, shoot flaming arrows
Hitting them wicked, burning them bridges

I said I rep the misfits, mutts of society
We struggle with housing, drugs, and sobriety
We're not from here, but born here respectively
Immigrated cause America raped my country
My bridge 'ain't built with no white-man money
I'm on Indian time, you know you cannot rush me
I can be vicious, malicious, and ugly
A danger to darkness, to better run quickly

What we know is what we're owed
Can't be too careful, shoot flaming arrows
Hitting them wicked, burning them bridges
Said, what we know is what we're owed
Can't be too careful, shoot flaming arrows
Hitting them wicked, burning them bridges, said

I've come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build
I have come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build
I have come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build
I have come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build

I said, life was pretty crazy, I was 9 months old
Yeah, mama gave me up - 14 years old
Said, I don't give a shit, grandmother, she was so bold
Son of that rape, my mama's body got sold
Not to say poppa didn't have a good soul
Cause he did give me the anger, I was born so cold
Raised white Christian in a white neighborhood
There was no bridges for me and my indigenous blood
I said I'm confused, identity crisis
Indigenous mastery is so timeless
Now I'm building bridges so that it will all make sense
Why I'm here with the music, so passionate
Got to ride hard or die trying
Said, I am a rain cloud, storm white lighting
I am relentless stop at nothing
I'm el coyote, bridges building
Building, building, building
Building, building, building
Building, building, building

I said, I rock the one feather on me next head
Must stay humble, never be like chief headdress
Hang the flag upside down, I'm in distress
Never take no title out of deepest respect
Welcome to Aquarius, son, you’re a legend
Guardian of the gate, it's gate number seven
I tame that beast and I ride the dragon
I reincarnate as a wild stallion

What we know is what we're owed
Can't be too careful, shoot flaming arrows
Hitting them wicked, burning them bridges
Said, what we know is what we're owed
Can't be too careful, shoot flaming arrows
Hitting them wicked, burning them bridges, said

I've come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build
I have come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build
I have come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build
I have come to build a bridge
So come, let's build
Build, build, build

Said, my people my earth, my country, my heart
In service for ever, a mission to better
My passion, my fist, my heart, open it
Reclaim, recover, protect clean water
Said, I've come to live in peace
So come, let's live
Live, live, live
Said, I've come to live in peace
So come, let's live
Live, live, live
I have come to live in peace
So come, let's live
Live, live, live
I have come to live in peace
So come, let's live





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  1. J.... L....

    And together we build ✊🙏💖

  2. M.... M....

    https://youtu.be/nfvyG3TstdM
    pay ATTN at about 1:15 my child wrote a song about this year's before. Proud mixed Cherokee ✊ Aquarian still STANDING. Living a happy clean BS free life🌳🍃

  3. M.... M....

    I liked my cave, it was peaceful it was my sanctuary, my well water clean. We tried to tell them about the water. We didn't have the same "God" I hope for what they have done that they stay well hydrated 5 little demons and all their friends.(I don't "go with god" Creator go's with me") Now I protect MY peace
    and I keep my visions to myself. I have a link for you I will attach♡

  4. S.... B....

    Protect clean water

  5. H.... C....

    Protect Clean Water!

  6. M.... ....

    I was there watching this live... He was on fire that night!!

  7. A.... B....

    😍😍😍

  8. T.... M....

    I LOVE THIS...I would really love to see him go on tour with Buffy Saint Marie...can you imagine? Too bad John Trudell is no longer around...It's the People who can make a difference...by speaking the truth, opening up people's Hearts.... and changing the world.

  9. T.... P....

    Literally so fucking powerful

  10. C.... B....

    This song reminds me that kindness isn’t weakness, and it is okay to burn bridges if that bridge leads to reflections or actions of regret.

  11. s.... ....

    AMAZING!!!!

  12. J.... B....

    I love this Nahko Bear!! I wrote Rainbow Bridge, to raise the love vibrations of billions of hearts https://youtu.be/QxVoyjk9ogY I hope you enjoy it 💞❤🙏❤💞

  13. D.... J....

    Couldn’t stop us from taking your shit back then. Certainly can’t do anything about it now 😘

  14. M.... C....

    I need 40$ of medicine to see you rap your shit over another acoustic guitar.... and I am Astounded!
    I mean I am just fucking blown away!

  15. B.... R....

    Ty ty ty ty

  16. E.... W....

    Does anyone know the strum pattern for this song?

  17. N.... R....

    thought it was great till got to the white man money part I'm half white half l'nu'k but a song about building bridges then in same song u try to separate us just cause of skin color it's a damn shame.

  18. T.... J....

    He really is a danger to darkness. I am a manic depressive type 2. Every since Nahkos music combined with meds, cognitive behavioral therapy and Jiu-jitsu the darkness ran quickly! I was able to tame the beast and ride the dragon! Thanks for giving my light back.

    T.... J....

    🕊️

  19. L.... H....

    My father is native American and his side of the family is too but he married a white woman my mother I am half native American half white christian I adore my culture although others call me a fraud and wannabe for saying I am native American because the color of my skin is white and I have blond hair and blue eyes they don't call me a native American they call me Nazi lover and all I want is to be accepted for who I am a native American just wanted to tell everyone because this song inspires me to tell my story

  20. T.... R....

    Chills flow through my body everytime I hear this.
    ☮💖🤘🏼

  21. B.... M....

    why do I tear up when he says build a bridge?

  22. i.... ....

    We bring them bankers and wealthy to tremble

  23. B.... F....

    Thank you Nahko and MFTP for opening my heart 💖🕉️🙏 Aloha Ke Akua.

  24. H.... W....

    blown away indeed!

  25. J.... A....

    I have just found out about Nahko through Xavier Rudd and my oh my I am so deeply touched by his music. The last 2 weeks I have done almost nothing but listening to Nahko and I just can't stop listening. Had to search when he is visiting the Netherlands and he is here the 8th of July 2019 and I've got a ticket :) I am sooooooo looking forward to experience his energy. And Xavier is here June 30th and I got a ticket for that gig too. That's gonna be a week of powerful, loving and healing music. Anyway.....this dude touches my soul on a cellular level and I have nothing but love for you my brother.

  26. x.... 3....

    Multilayered wisdom.... Respect

  27. C.... ....

    I can't praise Nahko and MFTP enough to do them any justice, from their beginning to present. But when I listen to the older live stuff like this, the pure rawness of Nahko"s voice really touches on my soul like no other can. I love how far they've come & their progression both musically, vocally & lyrically, & I can't choose out of the older& the newer, but still, that rawness in his voice back then is what really hooked me originally to them, & they've only gotten finer with age. Still, I listen to the older through to present daily, as it truly is Medicine for the Soul, & the message they've stuck to is an absolute dose of Truth that the human race is sorely in need of heeding. Thanks guys for the magic of the medicinal music! Looking forward to seeing the Tribe Down under @ Bluesfest in April! Awesome line up this year!✌️🤙✊

  28. J.... k....

    Amazing voice.

  29. S.... L....

    WoW... Wow and wow most beautiful video on YouTube at this day ! Sorry for not buying the album... 🤘🤘 Spread good love and be blessed brother !!

  30. g.... l....

    What a performance, God bless

  31. x.... 3....

    Simply awesome.

  32. B.... D....

    Blessed truth from the Most high.

  33. S.... R....

    😍😘🤗😊☺🙃🙏🔥🔥🔥💛💫💫💫💖🎶🎶🎶🌌🌈⚚🕉

  34. E.... K....

    Thank you Nahko i learned a lot from you,i hope to meet you someday i think you should visit my country or should i say our country Philippines :)

  35. J.... c....

    I get it. Infinity.
    Absolutely Beautiful

  36. M.... P....

    with constantly death threats from people I never met. this song helps a bit. the hatred against the world disease. fuck u uncle sam!

  37. J.... D....

    Nahko is a wizard 🔥

  38. A.... J....

    Omgodess!!! Wow!!! Just Wow!!! Chicken Skin kine!!

  39. j.... ....

    When people are very stressed and emotional, and it starts to bug me, I always find solace and joy in this music. It's been helping me channel positive energy alllll day!
    Happy Friday, solstice, super galactic alignment, full moon in cancer, and Jupiter in Sag, everyone! Venus has finally left the shadow of her retrograde and it's a very special day! Use the power of these emotions to accomplish something for people/other animals/planets you love!
    I love you all with a very deep, respectful, and sincere love, and want each of you to know you're doing a wonderful job, even when you don't feel like it. <3
    Blessings to the truth bringers.
    Peace!

  40. I.... �....

    This one is a masterpiece! Great sound, great atmosphere! Deserves MANY more than 850K clicks!

  41. G.... A....

    🔥 💓 🌲🍄🐻 medicine tribe life!

  42. f.... ....

    Holy shit this goes so hard! ! <3

  43. C.... M....

    I don't understand whether they heard you

  44. B.... R....

    Go with the flo

  45. J.... A....

    This man/soul is RIDICULOUSLY talented!

  46. c.... n....

    Raised white Christian in a white neighborhood, they're were no bridges for me and my indigenous blood.

  47. b.... p....

    chante avec vous Frères et Soeurs

  48. H.... R....

    😍😍😍

  49. m.... ....

    Love your music.from oz with love😊

  50. R.... B....

    Ironically one of my best friends jumped off a bridge this year around this month.
    9-7-1985 RIP SWIZZY

  51. J.... N....

    Love this song :)

  52. s.... n....

    thank you ! one love...

  53. C.... L....

    The only thing that really belongs to us is ourself... everything else is a blessing

  54. C.... L....

    We should definitely burn the boarders, this is our world! What human has the right to tell another human what belongs to him when God created it for every living thing... if we were not so selfish we could learn to respect individual space

  55. G.... W....

    I love Nahko and Medicine for the people . This music speaks to my soul!!

  56. d.... m....

    Thank you

  57. l.... ....

    The Justin Beiber for Hippy chicks allright

  58. J.... ....

    Protect Clean Water, just amazing, 2018 Chamorro from Guam June 2018

  59. W.... H....

    this is change! peace, and happiness

  60. S.... S....

    Just checked your touring - when will you come to Finland??

  61. S.... L....

    NAHKO POUR LA VIE !!

  62. T.... B....

    This is still personally my favorite version of this song. The one on the album is still great but there’s something about this one that fires up my heart.

  63. L.... ....

    The best song ever !!

  64. 1.... ....

    why don't you come to Switzerland? :D

  65. M.... E....

    Speak truth

  66. R.... C....

    Love this wonderful soul

  67. G.... K....

    my name is gabby and I am native American to so this song means a lot to me and I under stand every thing you do for people

  68. J.... K....

    this is one of my type.

  69. d.... 2....

    Listen at 3:19 I feel him so much as I am sure EVERY Native man to this Land does every time Nahko says these things like this ...So many of us have been brought up this way that Nahko speaks of at 3:19. it brings tears to my soul. The Twisted Pain is so deep. The scars are so thick. The Struggle is so overwhelming. it is beyond words. Much Love To Nahko and All My Native People . Stay Grounded

  70. G.... P....

    There is an awakening happening across the planet as this man is one of many leading the way. Share his music with your friends family and colleagues. Share your ideas of peace love and unity. It's the oneness that people need, it's the truth, it's the future. 👍👍👍

  71. J.... R....

    Build this Bridge. The Messiah will Pray to the Father for Us to have the Spirit of God, for a Teacher, and Comforter, Forever, in the Bible book of John, chapter 14, verse 26... The Words of Christ are Spirit, and they are Life, Put Spirit within You, you will create Spiritual Rebirth within You... The Book of John, chapters 14, 15, and 16, Teach Us how to have the Spirit of Truth, Make a Home Within Us... Peace

  72. M.... R....

    This guy is in his medicine and power. Nice job.

  73. C.... G....

    Nahko, please come to Ottawa for the 2018 Bluesfest. http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/artist-submissions/We would love to have you perform for all of us here in Ottawa.

  74. S.... S....

    Love!..<3

  75. t.... l....

    i love how strong ur message is. makes me wanna smartin the fuck up

  76. M.... T....

    this man is like the unpolluted version of 2pac and jimi hendrix

  77. M.... T....

    this man is beyond incredible...

  78. R.... A....

    I❤️. In The France !!! 😘

  79. G.... S....

    I'm blating negativity in my home skillet with thid beautiful you noise. ;)

  80. n.... ....

    Damn white Christians!

  81. a.... c....

    Dude went hard af!

  82. E.... T....

    I've got a whole lot more love for that gangster that lives in our mountains than I do for Donald, still <3

  83. C.... ....

    I come to live in peace, come let's live! I come to build a bridge, come let's build!! Cry tears of joy! Change is around the corner!!!

  84. D.... L....

    Some trolls live under bridges. Some will burn them down. You and I build bridges of love.

  85. J.... J....

    This version is the best one.

  86. A.... ....

    I've heard this song so many times and so many ways. With the band, solo, in person, recordings. All of it. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. I'm covered in goosebumps. Tears fall. Hope Swells. Thank you, brother <3

  87. M.... H....

    This is amazing - straight from the heart.

  88. B.... S....

    it's still just as powerful as the first day I watched it.

  89. S.... e....

    True prophet

  90. M.... M....

    how is it that this dosent have more views

  91. t.... C....

    the white man they are referring to is the government. regular white people are not against you most of us are for you. I'm white and am for native americans. so quit hating on whites that were born hear. we are all treated equal cause we are all getting fucked by our government.

  92. g.... m....

    WOW... I have come to build a bridge .... I'm inspired to write lyrics.. I've always had a passion to do this... "I was born on Midway Island.. an Island that belongs to no Nation... with a Mother who knew oppression in East Germany, and a Father who knew oppression on a Tabbacco farm in Tennessee.. .both overcame... one thru darkness and one thru light... so I would understand both the dark and the light, to be a bridge of light to help those in darkness to the light... not an easy journey...... I hope God's found me useful.... I'm tired of ducking and hiding from those that want to destroy me... I wish I understood what the heck God wants me to do..... I'm unusual and tired of trying to blend

  93. g.... ....

    Amazing... simply amazing....
    Pro-tect cleeeann
    wa-aat-errr

  94. W.... S....

    Mad love for this man

  95. C.... B....

    "Build the Wall"

  96. B.... S....

    I literally watch this everyday since the day I found it. everyday!
    That's on everything.
    - Real talk.
    Reclaim Recover
    Protect Clean Water.

  97. E.... ....

    LOVE is the only Reality love this song xo