--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The song that I will sing is an old song…" description: "\"The song that I will sing is an old song, so old that none knows who made it. It has been handed down through generations and was taught to me when I w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb8/geronimo-27007_air_the-song-that-i-will-sing-is-an-old-song_694931.jpg" --- # The song that I will sing is an old song, so old that none… ![“The song that I will sing is an old song, so old that none knows who made it. It has been handed down through generations and was taught to me when I was but a little lad. It is now my own song. It belongs to me. This is a holy song (medicine-song), and great is its power. The song tells how, as I…” quote by Geronimo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb8/geronimo-27007_air_the-song-that-i-will-sing-is-an-old-song_694931.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb8/geronimo-27007_air_the-song-that-i-will-sing-is-an-old-song_694931.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb8/geronimo-27007_air_the-song-that-i-will-sing-is-an-old-song_694931.jpg) > “The song that I will sing is an old song, so old that none knows who made it. It has been handed down through generations and was taught to me when I was but a little lad. It is now my own song. It belongs to me. This is a holy song (medicine-song), and great is its power. The song tells how, as I sing, I go through the air to a holy place where Yusun (The Supreme Being) will give me power to do wonderful things. I am surrounded by little clouds, and as I go through the air I change, becoming spirit only.” [Geronimo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geronimo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A timeless, sacred melody passed through generations, empowering the singer with spiritual strength and connection to the divine. **In simple terms:** An ancient healing song gives the singer power and spiritual transformation. Key Takeaway Embrace and honor ancestral songs for personal empowerment. Themes heritage spirituality empowerment tradition Mood reverent inspired Type ritual cultural When to use this quote - personal meditation - cultural ceremonies - healing practices - storytelling - community gatherings Key Concepts shamanism ritual collective memory Questions to Reflect On - How does singing connect you to your ancestors? - What personal changes arise when you engage with this song? 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