Tides of Rarotonga

[Intro – soft ukulele riff, distant ocean waves] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – gentle ukulele, light shaker rhythm] We grew up chasing trade wind gusts Bare feet on coral dust Your laugh tangled with the tide A secret we both hid [Pre-Chorus – rising steel drum melody, soft bass] Every sunset painted gold Told the story we were bold enough to hold No horizon out of reach When your hand’s in mine to teach [Chorus – full tropical strum, layered vocals, steel drum hook] Tides of Rarotonga, carry our vow Sandy shores where our hearts bow Palm trees sway to our own tune Under the moon, me and you [Verse 2 – ukulele fingerpicking, soft ocean ambience] We collected shell fragments bright Talked till stars lit up the night Your smile outshone the lagoon’s glow A love the islands always knew [Pre-Chorus – swelling steel drums, subtle percussion] Every wave that kissed the shore Whispered what we waited for No distance could ever part The two of us, heart to heart [Chorus – richer instrumentation, harmonized vocals] Tides of Rarotonga, carry our vow Sandy shores where our hearts bow Palm trees sway to our own tune Under the moon, me and you [Bridge – stripped-back ukulele, intimate vocals] Through calm seas and stormy swells Our love will always dwell Rooted deep in this island home Never to roam, never to roam [Solo – steel drum melody, ukulele accompaniment] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – full band, joyous harmonies, celebratory rhythm] Tides of Rarotonga, carry our vow Sandy shores where our hearts bow Palm trees sway to our own tune Under the moon, me and you [Outro – fading ukulele, soft ocean waves] Our love’s as endless as the tide Forever by your side