Strong Like Sinew

by Røki

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Strong like Sinew (Music & Lyrics by Røki Copyright 2016)

Arms across fire reaching
Arms across fire reaching

O I saw colors pouring out beside a pool
dancing, carefree yellow, porcelain, blue
overcome
legs across water walking through

And spilled upon the playa, evaporating
cried old reflections, mirages, dreams
come undone
arms across fire reaching

I recall the hand that chose
pitch and fervor above it all
winding round a river rock, bold
strong like sinew
of father's bow

I will eat your sorrow when you let me in
warm, moist marrow, cracked, bleeding skin
you are the one (arms across fire reaching)
painted in white sun medicine

High above towers and endless desert rust
soaring hot currents with the ravens and doves
we have become
warriors of wind walking love

Arms across fire reaching
Legs across water walking
Arms across fire reaching

I recall the hand that chose
pitch and fervor above it all
winding round a river rock, bold
strong like sinew
of father's bow

I will eat your sorrow when you let me in

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released November 24, 2016
Recorded, Produced, Written & Performed by Røki

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Røki Trego, montana

Folk songwriter, Røki draws inspiration from the rivers, rocks & creatures that roam mountain heights & open lands. Her new project incorporates field recordings of natural sounds into compositions & live performances. Through such work, she hopes to spark people’s love for these wild places. ... more

rokifolk.com

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Whitetail

Apr 2024
In Here

Oct 2022
Aiming High

Jun 2020
Strong Like Sinew

Nov 2016
It's Infinite

Oct 2015

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