The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Spirit Bird" by the artist "Xavier Rudd"

Xavier Rudd's "Spirit Bird" is a reflection on the cycles of life, death, and rebirth, and the struggle to preserve culture in the face of oppression.

The opening lines describe human life as a series of routines, joys, sorrows, and inevitable death. The phrase "we sleep in piles of dust 'cause we've seen it all before" speaks to the cyclical nature of history and the repetition of human experience.

Next, the author speaks of the fading of culture, which brings pain and a sense of emptiness. However, he also sees hope in the "new people" who, although continuing the work of their ancestors, are connected to them by an invisible thread of spirit.

The image of the "spirit bird" symbolizes the wisdom and knowledge accumulated over generations. The bird has seen rises and falls, births and deaths, and its cry is both grief and a call to action.

The central part of the song is a call to the "warrior," a representative of the indigenous people who is fighting for their culture and land. The thousand-year-old pain of oppression is felt in every line, but the author reminds us of the strength of spirit that lives in the land, water, air and blood of the people.

The song ends with a return to the initial image of the cyclical nature of life, but now it is filled with new meaning. Despite the inevitability of death, the struggle to preserve culture and connection to ancestors gives life meaning and hope.