[Lyric] Taukāhu (Bulli Point)

Fallen kingdoms
Ancient ruins
Still in search of
Higher ground

There's a maze in the leaves of a redwood
In a garden on the edge of the world
Where the kereru nest and seek shelter
From the kāhu that ranges and swarms
Twists and turns in the darkness that flitters
Etching scents of the presence of rā
Perch and ponder the essence of living
Every ebb, еvery flow, every star

Fallеn kingdoms
Ancient ruins
Still in search of
Higher ground

Fly away till you’re higher than tree tops
Spot the edge of the maze that unfurls
Hurtle down from the crest where the land drops
Into pools that are waveless and churl
Splash around in the dwindling sunlight
Let it speckle your war beaten soul
Run and hide from the king of the mountain
Dive back inside your red wooded hole
Fallen kingdoms
Ancient ruins
Still in search of
Higher ground

Wait for rainfall, then hide in the showers
Let the smog bring your memories home
Piece together the upsets and errors
Take a deep breathe, you’re never alone
Stalking darkness and clouded in shadow
Kāhu dives, you slowly unfold
Wait a moment, then dart through the meadow
Dive back inside your red wooded hole

Fallen kingdoms
Ancient ruins
Still in search of
Higher ground