Indian Girl
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
Little Indian girl, where is your mama?
Little Indian girl, where is your papa?
He's fighting in the war in the streets of Masaya
All the children were dead, except for the girl who said
"Please Mister Gringo, please find my father"
Lesson number one that you learn while you're young
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder
Little Indian girl, from Nueva, Granada
Little Indian girl, from Nueva, Granada
Yes, I saw them today. It's a sight I would say
They're shooting down planes with their M-16 and with laughter
Ma says there's no food, there's nothing left in the larder
Last piece of meat was eaten by the soldiers that raped her
All the children were dead, except for the girl who said
"Please Mister Gringo, please find my father"
Lesson number one that you learn while you're young
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder
Little Indian girl, from Nueva, Granada
Yes, I saw them today. It's a sight I would say
They're shooting down planes with their M-16 and with laughter
(spoken)
Mr. Gringo, my father he ain't no Che Guevara
And he's fighting the war on the streets of Masaya
Little Indian girl where is your father?
Little Indian girl where is your momma?
They're fighting for Mr. Castro in the streets of Angola
Indian Girl
The Rolling Stones' "Indian Girl" stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-1960s R&B-influenced rock sound, characterized by its driving rhythm and raw vocal delivery. Recorded during a pivotal era when the group was refining their signature blues-rock style, the track exemplifies the band's ability to blend American soul influences with British rock energy. While often associated with their broader catalog of hits from the early 1970s, this recording captures the same essential spirit that defined their rise to global prominence. The song remains a staple of their live performances and studio recordings, showcasing Mick Jagger's charismatic lead vocals and the band's tight, gritty instrumentation that became their hallmark.