Zamal

Lyrics

Morning rises over the mountain side, Golden light falling on the ocean tide, People are moving, everybody knows, Life has its rhythm wherever the warm wind blows. Down by the road where the old men speak, Stories of freedom, stories of the weak, Some look for peace, some try to run away, But every choice we make comes back another day. Island wind, carry me home, Across the mountains where my people roam. Island wind, sing through the night, Keep my heart steady, keep my spirit right. Island wind, under the sun, We laugh, we struggle, but we still move on. From the highlands down to the sea, This little island keeps calling me. Some chase a dream they can never hold, Some trade their freedom for a little gold, Some find escape when the world feels hard, But every easy road can leave another scar. Grandmother said, “Boy, remember your name, Fire can warm you, fire can burn the same.” So when temptation comes knocking at my door, I hear her voice and I think a little more. Island wind, carry me home, Across the mountains where my people roam. Island wind, sing through the night, Keep my heart steady, keep my spirit right. Island wind, under the sun, We laugh, we struggle, but we still move on. From the highlands down to the sea, This little island keeps calling me. Bridge Réunion in my blood, ocean in my eyes, Volcano in the distance touching morning skies. Different faces, different stories, standing side by side, A thousand roads behind us, one island as our guide. No need to hide from everything we feel, Sometimes facing life is how the wounds can heal. Tomorrow isn't written, yesterday is gone, So raise your head and keep walking on. Night comes slowly over Saint-Denis, Music from a window floating through the streets, A guitar is playing underneath the stars, Someone sings of freedom and remembers who we are. Maybe we're searching for a little peace of mind, Maybe what we're looking for is harder to find. But I know one thing when the daylight comes: You can't lose yourself just to forget where you're from. Island wind, carry me home, Across the mountains where my people roam. Island wind, sing through the night, Keep my heart steady, keep my spirit right. Island wind, under the sun, We fall, we learn, and we still move on. From the highlands down to the sea, Réunion Island keeps calling me. Oh, island wind… Keep blowing free. From the mountain… Down to the sea. Island wind… Remember me.