The Passage - Dark At Dawn

And now we Are on the way

Home is left behind

A leap in the dark

Embraced by waves

And framed by stars

Southerly land to find

May Kupe’s spirit guide

Our way on oceans wide

The thoughts are flying

So far away from home

The whales are breathing memories of The navigator’s tale

The wind is leading

Us on our strenuous way

The waka is gliding proud and splendid

On uncertain trail

May Kupe’s spirit guide

Our way on oceans wide

Chorus:

Distant land of dreams

Cloud-capped slopes bear silver streams

Birds so fair

Stir the air

Where tall trees gently sway

Land where ancients roam

Longing for your pleasant home

So, on and on!

Rehua is bright’ning our way

Through heavy storm and icy water

We keep our course — down south