The Passage

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