Shauna Seeteenak - Uummajutit (You're Alive) Lyrics

This is going out to David Mariq. Rest in peace.

Every time I go outside, I take a deep breath
I am alive, matter of fact I am blessed
I come from the desert of snow, it’s my home
It’s where you can actually feel the cold wind blow (cold wind blow)

So much history has fallen on us
We have the Inuit blood running through us
We were born to be resilient, you and me
We’re tough mother fuckers, you see?

Kihiani makigiaqarapta
Kihiani huli nagligijaugapta
Qaujimalutit uummajutit
Tamaaniqujaugavit inuluktaanit

So be a tough mother fucker spread your wings
Help one another, let’s do our thing
Inuugapta, sangujuugapta
Ikajuqatigiiniarapta Inuit

Qanuq kajuhiniarapta qautamaamik?
Qaujimagama ajurnaqtuq
Inuuhirmik ajurnaqtuq ajurnaqtuq

It ain’t easy when you’re going through shit
You ain’t the only one going through it
So speak up when you’re feeling low
Maybe someone will feel your flow

Qaujimalutit inuuqaravit
Qaujimavit tamaniqujaugavit?
Qaujimalutit kihimingiunngitutit kihimingiunngitutit

Know that there is someone around
And if you’re feeling a little down
You are meant to be in this zone
Know that you are not alone

Qaujimalutit inuuqaravit
Qaujimavit tamaniqujaugavit?
Qaujimalutit kihimingiunngitutit kihimingiunngitutit

Kihiani makigiaqarapta
Kihiani huli nagligijaugapta
Qaujimalutit uummajutit
Tamaaniqujaugavit inuluktaanit

So be a tough mother fucker spread your wings (spread your wings)
Help one another, let’s do our thing (do our thing)
Inuugapta, sangujuugapta (juugapta)
Ikajuqatigiiniarapta Inuit

Qanuq kajuhiniarapta qautamaamik?
Qaujimagama ajurnaqtuq
Inuuhirmik ajurnaqtuq ajurnaqtuq