New Zealand Day - Derek Lind© (Kumeu Live July 2024)

Recorded on Derek's first album ('Mixed Blessings' 1986).
This live video of Derek Lind and band was recorded at Kumeu Live, Auckland, New Zealand on 6th July 2024.

Derek's band (from left);
Kevin Adair (drums), Andrew Horst (bass), Brett Wilson (guitar), Caitlin Smith (bv's), Derek Lind (guitar & vocals), Guy Wishart (acoustic guitar), Vernon Rive (keys).

With thanks to Guy & Michelle Wishart & team (Kumeu Live). Sam Anderson on event sound, Donny Duncan - lighting, Vern/Brett on audio-mix, Brett/Steve video & edit, Rene, Ed, Debs & the catering helpers.


New Zealand Day – Derek Lind © (lyrics)

It’s raining on New Zealand day
The long white cloud has turned to grey
And things are looking grim

Waitangi day in Wellington’s
A lock out for the land protestor
Mediate and make amends
Strike out another freezing worker
Danger lurks at every bend
As cars wipe out on tip top corner – again

It’s raining on New Zealand day
The long white cloud has turned to grey
And things are looking grim

The flag is limp
The beach is bare
The pubs are full
But we don’t care
Kids baby-sit the video
And wait for mum and dad to show
The rain is on the window
And the writing’s on the wall

It’s raining on New Zealand day
The long white cloud has turned to grey
And things are looking grim

It’s raining on New Zealand day
The long white cloud has turned to grey
How can our god defend us?
When we will not look to him
How can our god defend us?
When we will not look to him