[Intro] From the green ridge, a young crown rises Salt on his skin, dawn in his eyes Makana walks where the trade winds turn A quiet fire, a kingdom to learn [Verse 1] At the edge of the valley, he studies the sea Every wave carries what a leader must be The old stone remembers, the breadfruit leaves sway He listens before he commands the day [Pre-Chorus] When the drums gather under the mountain rain When the lanterns burn along the plain He lifts his hand, and the people stand A promise held in the palm of the land [Chorus] Makana, rise with the ocean behind you Makana, let the whole island find you Crown of the morning, heart of the flame Carry our future, carry our name [Instrumental: disco strings, filtered synths, hand percussion] [Verse 2] He rides through the village with no guard of gold A prince who remembers the stories retold From elder to child, from canoe to shore The strength of a kingdom is caring for more [Pre-Chorus] Now the horizon is turning blue Every road leads back to you With open hands and a fearless heart You make a new world from an ancient start [Chorus] Makana, rise with the ocean behind you Makana, let the whole island find you Crown of the morning, heart of the flame Carry our future, carry our name [Bridge] Let the sky open wide Let the deep current guide Let the people sing For the dawn you bring [Build] Higher than the palms Brighter than the bay Makana, take the night And turn it into day [Drop] Makana, Makana The island calls your name Makana, Makana A new tide starts today [Instrumental: extended rave section with disco bass, orchestral strings, vocal chops] [Final Chorus] Makana, rise with the ocean behind you Makana, let the whole island find you Crown of the morning, heart of the flame Carry our future, carry our name [Outro] When the last light settles on the water He walks on, a son, a guide, a prince Makana carries the dawn Makana carries the dawn
