A kind of American Indian manifesto, using a Hopi motif with Incan overtones. Pahana is a Hopi term for the Long Lost White Brother, a saviour or Rasoul of fair skin who will return some day to help the Indian race – a returning Quetzatcoatl.
Oh my lord my love, Oh Pahana
We offer roses, roses and gold
And our lives, and all we see
Oh Pahana, we give thanksgiving
Thanksgiving to thee
Oh lord of roses, roses and gold
This is the land of our fathers
This is our home
Given to us by the creator
Long time ago, no more to roam
To live in peace and plenty, forever
And lord is love, and love has wings
To fly the skies of the sun
And thrill to the sun and harvest moon
And love is lord, and lord has wings
Oh Tiowa, Taiowa
When corn is ripe
I light my pipe
And smoke the peace of the world
And praise the peace of the world
And harvest moon
And love is lord, and lord has wings
Oh Taiowa, creator, forever
Blue Corn Serenade was written by Robbie Basho.
Blue Corn Serenade was produced by Jack Lothrop.