Lyrics

🎵 Rhythm of the Islands 🎵

(Verse 1)
From the ocean winds of Polynesia
To the beating hearts of Africa
Across the waves of Asia’s shores
And the pow wow drums forevermore

Hands to skin, the rhythm calls
Different tongues but one for all
From keiki to kupuna’s song
Feel the beat, we all belong

(Pre-Chorus)
Every culture has its sound
But the drum brings common ground
Listen close, you’ll understand
The heartbeat of this island land

(Chorus)
Let’s give from the heart
Let’s share with each other
We all play a special part
In the Rhythm of the Islands
Feel it in your soul
We’re stronger together
Every drum and every heart
Makes the Rhythm of the Islands

(Verse 2)
Tahitian pahu guides the dancers
Taiko echoes ancient answers
African djembes find their way
Pow wow drums at break of day

Coconut shells and wooden sticks
Cultures blending, rhythms mix
Still we keep our names and songs
In this tapestry we all belong

(Pre-Chorus)
Every culture has its sound
But the drum brings common ground
Listen close, you’ll understand
The heartbeat of this island land

(Chorus)
Let’s give from the heart
Let’s share with each other
We all play a special part
In the Rhythm of the Islands
Feel it in your soul
We’re stronger together
Every drum and every heart
Makes the Rhythm of the Islands

(Bridge)
From the valleys to the sea
Different roots, one melody
Every beat a gift of pride
Many voices side by side

Aloha is the thread we weave
Every culture we believe
Hands in hands and hearts in time
This rhythm lifts us, so divine

(Chorus)
Let’s give from the heart
Let’s share with each other
We all play a special part
In the Rhythm of the Islands
Feel it in your soul
We’re stronger together
Every drum and every heart
Makes the Rhythm of the Islands

(Outro)
Every drum and every heart
Makes the Rhythm of the Islands
Come together, never part
In the Rhythm of the Islands