Demysrios - Maori's Journey Lyrics

Born with a moko kauae, a symbol strong and true
Descendant of rangatira, with whakapapa running through
Blood of warriors and weavers, a legacy I hold dear
Kia kaha, kia maia, the mana I revere
E Maori au, e whanau au, proud to stand and say
This whenua is my birthright, where my spirit finds its way
I walk the footsteps of tipuna, their courage lights my stride
With a taiaha held high, in Maori pride I confide
Te reo Maori on my tongue, a language rich and deep
Stories of taniwha whispered, secrets that the mountains keep
From haka to waiata, a culture that inspires
The hangi's smoke ascends, a bond that never tires
E Maori au, e whanau au, proud to stand and say
This whenua is my birthright, where my spirit finds its way
I walk the footsteps of tipuna, their courage lights my stride
With a taiaha held high, in Maori pride I confide
Through hardship and resilience, our spirit will not break
We hold onto traditions, for our future's sake
Aotearoa's beauty surrounds us, a treasure to defend
With aroha in our hearts, until the very end
E Maori au, e whanau au, proud to stand and say
This whenua is my birthright, where my spirit finds its way
I walk the footsteps of tipuna, their courage lights my stride
With a taiaha held high, in Maori pride I confide
Kia kaha, kia maia, let our voices rise and sing
E Maori au, e whanau au, forever I will cling