[Verse 1 --- heavy drums, dark bass, underwater ambience] Down in the depths where the sun don't shine, We break our backs in the brine and grime. He takes our catch, he takes our gold, Leaves us nothing but the stories we're told. Children hungry, elders weak, While he builds his towers from what we seek. The surface gleams with stolen light, While we drown in endless night. [Chorus --- building strings, mournful harmonies] How long must we carry these chains of the deep? How long must our families weep? The ocean remembers what we used to be, Before he stole our liberty. But something's stirring in the tide, Something wild he cannot hide. [Verse 2 --- mysterious flutes] Then came the shadows beneath the waves, Moving through waters like ocean braves. Black and white through the murky blue, Ancient spirits, strong and true. Grandmothers whisper the old folklore, "When orcas gather near the shore, It means the sea will not forget, Our freedom's coming, not yet, not yet." [Chorus --- drums building, hope creeping in] How long must we carry these chains of the deep? How long must our families weep? The ocean remembers what we used to be, And sends us signs across the sea. Now something's stirring in the tide, Something fierce he cannot hide. [Music abruptly stops] [Angry trap hip-hop beat starts playing] [Verse 3 --- war drums, angry strings] He came for more than gold this time, Took our children for his crimes. Made them slaves upon his ships, Blood and tears upon their lips. But the orcas watched it all, Witnessed every child's fall. Their eyes reflected our pain, We knew we'd never be the same. [Bridge --- solo voice, then building choir] One brave soul reached through the foam, Called the orcas to come home. They answered with a mighty song, Said "We've waited far too long. The curse may rule the world above, But down here flows a deeper love. Ride with us, rise with the tide, We'll fight as one, side by side." [Final Chorus --- full hip hop swell, triumphant] No more will we carry these chains of the deep, No more will our families weep! The ocean remembers what we're meant to be, And now we claim our destiny! The tide is turning, wild and bright, With orca brothers by our side we get ready to fight!
