THE FELLAS - UP!

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From The Fellas' mp3 album, FUNKY MOUNTAIN, available now!

"Up!" is a song about giving thanks to the Great Spirit by dancing into the sunrise. The Native peoples sometimes have all night dances and 49ers (Native American after-powwow parties) that last through the morning sunrise. This was written in the spirit of those celebrations. You can dance with your feet or with your spirit, just as long as you DANCE!

Continuing the Wishbone tradition of blending Native American and contemporary musical elements, The Fellas delve even deeper into the culture referencing Native history, spiritual beliefs, folklore, and powwow rhythms!


UP! (lyrics)

You gotta dance in the sunrise! It is the best medicine I know!
And you gotta keep your eye on the prize!
Cuz up is where I really wanna go!
You gotta dance into the sunrise! C'mon, let your spirit just run free!
And you gotta keep your eye on the prize!
Cuz up is where you really wanna be!
Just dance into the sunrise...

We need to come together. Come into the circle, in the round.
And dance here forever. Here you have to put your
weapons down.
Here, here we honor the Great One from who all the good things come.
And dance as a "thank you". Just listen to the beat of this ol' drum.
(chorus)

We all have a spirit, all the birds and bees and sticks and stones.
And if you can't find your spirit, look me up and call me on the phone!
And this is what I'd tell you. Get down on your knees, reach for the sky!
And ask for the spirit, feel it in your heart and you'll know why!
(chorus)




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[WhispernThunder]

Funky!!! Keep it up dude!

[thefellasmusic]

@WhispernThunder Thanks! Funky mountain is where it's at! ;-)

[pigmydmm]

Gets better and Better Cheers Wo' :)

[thefellasmusic]

@pigmydmm Thanks, man! I love dancing around the Native circle!

[tonydmen1]

awesome

[thefellasmusic]

@tonydmen1 Thanks for watching!

[thefellasmusic]

@Rhythmrancher1 Wado to you, Will and Gemma! I can see you dancing into the sunrise on top of the mountain! Now, that would really be beautiful! ;-)

[Rhythmrancher1]

Wado ~ Beautiful Wo :-) Dohiyi and Gugeyuhi

[thefellasmusic]

@apachebutterfly Wado, sweet Lilah! I hope we get to dance together some time :-) Until then, let's dance together in our spirits! XOXOXOX

[apachebutterfly]

Beautiful Wodige, just what we all need... positivity. I love it. You know I'm up for dancing until the sunrise. Oh and the scenery is breath taking. The land of our ancestors is so beautiful. Love you, Lilah