KAWAKAWA was written for soft mornings, roadtrips and sunset dreaming. It's an anthem of positivity, strength, empowerment and affirmation.
The leaves of the Kawakawa plant, native to Aotearoa (New Zealand) that has long been used in te ao Māori (the world of Māori) as a medicine for the tinana (body).
“Just as our Kawakawa medicine soothes and restores the body, I hope this waiata (song) is a balm for your manawa (soul).”
Kawakawa is the title track 4 from her album project called ‘Kawakawa’.
Music Video filmed in Atami, HūHĀ Music, Japan.
Music by Rei.
KUPU LYRICS
Intro - Ka aroha au ki a koe
V1
Tēnā, ka hiahia au mōu
He ao whakahirahira, he ao ohaoha
Haumaru, whai rawa, matakite
Tēnā, ka hiahia au mōu
Māu kē tō ara e para
Whakarongo ki te ngākau
Kia tutuki ō wawata
Ka tukua e ahau tēnei rongoā ki a koe x 2
CH
Kawakawa, he rongoā, rongoā, rongo wā x 2
(english)
V2
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui
Ka whakatairangatia au, ka mārama tonu
Ko au te katoa i roto i ahau
He toa au, he whenua
He iho atua
Koia te Herekore!
Ka mārama tonu au
Ko au te katoa i roto i ahau
Ka tukua e ahau tēnei rongoā ki a koe x 2
CH
Br.
Auē aroha, kia tutuki ō wawata x2
Aroha (love) from me to you
V1
I wish this for you
A wonderful life, with generosity
Safety, Provided, Visualise
I wish this for you
Let no one else open your path
Listen to your heart
To reach your goals
Some medicine to see you through
CH
Kawakawa, medicine, healing, messages x 2
Some medicine to see you through…
V2
Be strong, be brave, be steadfast
When I am in the spotlight, I will still be clear
Everything I need is within me
I am a force of nature
I am divine
This is freedom!
I will always have clarity
Everything I need is within me
I offer this medicine for you x 2
CH
Br.
Oh, love, may you reach your goals