Drums of Kandy
(Verse 1)
Through the hills where hearts leap,
Echoes rise from the valley deep.
Barefoot hearts and burning eyes,
Dancers call where the spirit flies.
Red as flame, their sashes gleam,
Twisting fire through the dream.
Every step, a sacred cry,
Drums like thunder split the sky.
(Chorus)
Beat the drums of Kandy high,
Let the rhythm shake the sky!
Silver bells and red attire,
Hearts of flame, feet of fire.
Oh Lanka, hear your sons proclaim —
Drums of Kandy call your name.
(Verse 2)
Torches glow through temple doors,
Sacred Tooth, the crowd adores.
Moonlight shines on bronze and bead,
Hands in prayer, hearts in need.
Through the smoke the dancers spin,
Spirit speaks from deep within.
Every drumbeat, fierce and true,
Calls the gods to walk anew.
(Chorus)
Beat the drums of Kandy high,
Let the rhythm shake the sky!
Silver bells and red attire,
Hearts of flame, feet of fire.
Oh Lanka, hear your sons proclaim —
Drums of Kandy call your name.
(Bridge)
And when the dawn climbs over stone,
The hills still hum with sacred tone.
For every beat the dancers made,
Lives forever, unafraid.
(Final Chorus)
Beat the drums of Kandy high,
Let the echo never die!
Through the mist and mountain rain,
The crimson fire will rise again.
Oh Lanka, sing, eternal flame —
Drums of Kandy call your name.
Kind regards,
Dodwell
