[Verse 1] Canada looks south to build connections strong Latin America where we all belong Caribbean islands in the azure sea Defence partnerships across land and sea Training programs and peacekeeping missions Sharing knowledge through cooperative visions [Chorus] Four mini-lateral ties that bind Regional alliances by design Five Eyes watching, secrets shared Multiple partners, always prepared Alliance networks, strong and true Canada's defence partnerships grew [Verse 2] Five Eyes alliance, intelligence flows Australia, New Zealand, wherever danger goes United Kingdom and the USA Sharing secrets every single day Beyond the Five Eyes, more connections made NORAD watches while partnerships are laid [Chorus] Four mini-lateral ties that bind Regional alliances by design Five Eyes watching, secrets shared Multiple partners, always prepared Alliance networks, strong and true Canada's defence partnerships grew [Bridge] From Arctic waters to southern shores Opening diplomatic doors Small group meetings, focused talks Building bridges where trust walks Mini-lateral means just a few Working together, seeing it through [Verse 3] Regional partnerships in our hemisphere Building trust when threats appear Training exercises, knowledge exchange Defence cooperation, nothing strange Smaller groups can move more fast Building relationships that will last [Chorus] Four mini-lateral ties that bind Regional alliances by design Five Eyes watching, secrets shared Multiple partners, always prepared Alliance networks, strong and true Canada's defence partnerships grew [Outro] Strong alliances, near and far Mini-lateral, that's who we are Regional partners, standing tall Canada's defence connects us all
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