[Verse 1]
Over the black pine shore
We raise our hands to dawn
North land, hear our names
In the ice, we march on
Small feet on frozen stone
Big hearts in the cold
(Stand, stand)
The old tales wake and roll
[Pre-Chorus]
Stone by stone
We climb the hill
Fire in our breath
Heart on steel
(We rise)
We rise
[Chorus]
North land, north land
Hold us now
North land, north land
Hear our vow
(We sing)
We sing for you
North land, north land
Carry through
[Verse 2]
Drums in the winter trees
Bells in the sea-salt air
Mothers teach the deep old songs
Fathers braid the bear
Under the heavy sky
We learn the way of snow
(Go on, go on)
Where the old roots glow
[Pre-Chorus]
Stone by stone
We climb the hill
Fire in our breath
Heart on steel
(We rise)
We rise
[Chorus]
North land, north land
Hold us now
North land, north land
Hear our vow
(We sing)
We sing for you
North land, north land
Carry through
[Bridge]
When the long dark comes
We do not bend
Hands in the ash
Till the morning sends
(Still we stand)
Still we stand
[Final Chorus]
North land, north land
Hold us now
North land, north land
Hear our vow
(We sing)
We sing for you
North land, north land
Carry through