Alan Menken — Different Drummer Demo

[NATIVES] Hega hega ya-hi-ye-hega Ya-hi-ye-ne-he hega Hega hega ya-hi-ye-hega Ya-hi-ye-ne-he hega [POCAHONTAS] I know the paths my people walk They're old and smooth and good Why do I pick a different path To follow through the wood? And I know the songs my people sing They're pure and true and strong Why does my heart keep echoing A new and different song? Am I doing something wrong? I hear a different drummer playing in my hеad Why can't I hear the beat my brothеr hears instead? Sometimes I wonder if I'll dance right off a cliff From dancing to a different drummer I hear a different drummer playing, sweet and loud I make my father laugh, but can I make him proud Or will I always be As useless as a flea? As flighty as a bee in summer From dancing to a different drummer He ya, he ya My sister Moon is shining bright He ya, he ya Why do I see things in a different light? [Instrumental] [GRANDMOTHER WILLOW] You hear a different drummer, daughter, I agree But child, your music doesn't sound so strange to me In fact, from where I stand I hope it fills the land Many a winter and a summer [POCAHONTAS] Then why am I the only dancer Who's dancing to a different drummer? I want to see my father's eyes Smile at me with pride I want to know when he's feeling lost I can be his guide But does it mean I have to change Who I am inside? [GRANDMOTHER WILLOW] Meanwhile there's nothing you can do Except to go on being you [POCAHONTAS & GRANDMOTHER WILLOW] Except to go on dancing to a different drummer