Moko

[Verse 1] This language is visual Language of our blood Speaks levels Without any words Handed down By our forefathers To give us a glimpse Of who we really are [Chorus] I'm talking about moko Tā moko I'm talking about moko This ain't no tattoo Etched into our skin And found deep within We wear our pride on the outside And walk with our tūpuna side by side [Verse 2] It's lost on our youth There's no respect I'm witnessing the death of our culture This generation's fibre is being destroyed Not going for looks It's deeper than the skin I just want to carry my whakapapa No matter what country I'm in [Chorus] I'm talking about moko Tā moko I'm talking about moko This ain't no tattoo Etched into our skin And found deep within We wear our pride on the outside And walk with our tūpuna side by side [Bridge] Oh oh moko got soul Oh oh I'll always be home Always be home Oh oh moko got soul Oh oh I'll always be home Always be home [Verse 3] Tell the machine what to do The chisel controls you The tools of our ancestors Here to carve a new you A lot of our being Is dying with our elders Things need to change If we're to return to a golden age [Chorus] I'm talking about moko Tā moko I'm talking about moko This ain't no tattoo Etched into our skin And found deep within We wear our pride on the outside And walk with our tūpuna side by side