I grew tall in this lucky land

And I thank God for that, but there's needles in the sand

Ozone in the eucalypt and on the Steppes tonight

There's pushing and a shoving on the throne tonight



It's a rhythm of the sea

Lost islands of hope

It's a rhythm of the sea

Who will discover you



But I won't be down at heel cos my senses lead me here

Dream a South-Pacific dream of now or never land

It's now or never land



Rises in rivers in power of the sun

Rises in sea level, look out Mammon's bastard son

Infidels are praying at the stock exchange

Chrome camels are crashing on the smooth terrain



It's the rhythm of the sea

Lost islands of hope

It's the rhythm of the sea

Someone to carry you



But I won't be down at heel cos my senses lead me here

Dream a South-Pacific dream of now or never land

Suitcase full of good ideas, history that's filled with tears

Kill nostalgia, xenophobic fears

It's now or never land



Chant to end



(Moginie/Garrett)