Troy Kingi - Moko lyrics

[Troy Kingi - Moko lyrics]

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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