I am of Maori descent ( English )

( Māori ) Māori Māori [Verse] The waka sails on dreams tonight Stars above so pure and bright The ocean's whisper soft and slow Guiding us where we need to go [Verse 2] Mountains rise and forests call Ancient voices speak to all The land beneath our feet so dear Holding stories we revere ( Māori ) Māori Māori [Chorus] Together we sing our song Hearts beating wild and strong In unity we find our grace Faces painted proud embrace [Verse 3] Dancing flames in sacred fire Songs of old that never tire Echo through the valley wide Spirits walking by our side [Bridge] Water flows and time stands still Each heartbeat a promise to fulfill We journey on beneath the skies With the wisdom of the wise ( Māori ) Māori Māori [Chorus] Together we sing our song Hearts beating wild and strong In unity we find our grace Faces painted proud embrace