Song Analysis: Wounded Knee

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"Well i really like first part of the title ""Bury My Heart"" it is poetic,it reminds me on the one song of my favorite band called HIM.
For me it sounds like betrayed love,maybe you still love some person,even though she does't care about you.
And you are maybe depressed,and you don't won't to live any more.
First part of the book name is excellent,it could also mean many more things,and it is also little bit mysterious.
But i dont understand the part ""Wounded Knee"".
Wounded by who? It sound little bit confusing at least for me,and i would change it if i could.
Also i would like to mention that sentence Wounded Knee is a worldwide joke from video game called ""The Elder Scrolls Skyrim""
This is why i don't like second part of your book,sorry,if

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