Once we were walking on dry land
But then the oceans beckon thee
Now we frolic 'neath the waves!
Let's sink beneath the struggle
Down to depths that would crush your lungs
Then fly up through the air!
Our two foot cousins stayed behind
Then sailed the oceans slaughtering
We were just fuel for their lamps!
We see more than you humans
We never try to change our world
We think you should do the same!
Once centuries past things brightened
Most of the humans were horrified
But still they kidnap our kin!
The sunlight dapples on us
Through Poseidon's salty blood we sway
We are one with the Earth!
And now the ocean's your trash heap
Ever more pollution threatens seas
How can you be so selfish?
Our songs go on for days, child
We've been singing since before your time
Now watch us swim away!