I think this song is about native americans in some way. The name "cripple crow" is a fairly stereotypical name, the references to corn and not having any guns, etc.. It seems to deal with the sadness of death, not knowing what to to do in the face of broken treaties and a dying people.
I think this song is about native americans in some way. The name "cripple crow" is a fairly stereotypical name, the references to corn and not having any guns, etc.. It seems to deal with the sadness of death, not knowing what to to do in the face of broken treaties and a dying people.