(Languages: English and Gagana Tokelau)
It’s a long way
It’s a long way down
But I won’t let it break me
I won’t let it take the ground under my feet away
Hear the sky call out
See the light strike down
Put fear into any man’s heart
But to my quest I have to stay
Te atua mata mai la
Tupuga fia maua mana
Fakamolemole fakaali mai
(God, watch over me.
Ancestors, give me strength.
Please show me)
Fai fakalele o na uiga
(Do it well)
And then I hear
When darkness falls
Not all you know is lost
Just close your eyes
And I will guide you with my voice
Then I feel
Though the earth is shaking
Can’t turn my back now
Ke iloa
He Mataku
Kae Fano ki ei
(you know, don’t be afraid, just go for it)
Hear me out
Help me now
Show me how
When my spirits are low
I am sure I am not on my own
Will you keep my grounded when I’m far from home
Will you remind me why I have to go on
And when my worst fears resurface
Telling me I’m foolish, worthless
Ridicule and laughter from shadows tryna pull me under
I’ll keep both feet on the ground
I’ll keep both feet on the ground
Written by Olivia Foa'i