Tlanuwa in the Sky

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
High on a rock where the clouds roll by
Lived Tlanuwa
Wings so wide
Feathers shining
Red and gold
Brave young guardian
Strong and bold

[Chorus]
Tlanuwa in the sky
Flying high
Flying high (hey!)
Watch him circle
Watch him glide
Keeper of the mountain side
Tlanuwa in the sky
Flying high
Flying high
When trouble comes
He hears the call
Big heart
Brave heart
He protects us all

[Verse 2]
Down in the river
Dark and deep
Uktena twisted
Curled in sleep
Scales like stone and eyes that gleam
Whispering shadows into dreams

[Pre-Chorus]
Wind said
“Listen
Something’s wrong”
Owls all quiet
Night too long
Children hiding
Fires low
“Tlanuwa
Tlanuwa
Time to go”

[Chorus]
Tlanuwa in the sky
Flying high
Flying high (whoa)
Watch him circle
Watch him glide
Keeper of the mountain side
Tlanuwa in the sky
Flying high
Flying high
When trouble comes
He hears the call
Big heart
Brave heart
He protects us all

[Bridge]
[Clap rhythm starts]
Step-step
Clap-clap
Stomp the ground
“Turn those scary dreams around”
“Back
Uktena
You can’t stay”
“Dark old fear
We chase you away” (hey!)

[Verse 3]
Feather
Scale and thunder sound
River splashes
Shaking ground
Tlanuwa shouts
“The kids stay free”
Uktena dives deep in the sea

[Chorus]
Tlanuwa in the sky
Flying high
Flying high (hey!)
Watch him circle
Watch him glide
Keeper of the mountain side
Tlanuwa in the sky
Flying high
Flying high
When we’re scared and feeling small
We sing your song
You hear our call

[Outro]
So when the night feels big and wide
Look for wings against the sky
Softly whisper
Strong and kind
“Brave like Tlanuwa
Heart and mind”