WAKA HUIA
Huia Ignites with Empowering Debut Single, 'Waka Huia',
a te reo Māori x Trap waiata (song).
This potent waiata is a captivating fusion of contemporary trap beats and the ancient sounds of taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments), including a First Nations flute, with a solid music landscape composed by award-winning producer Rei.
Sung in te reo Māori, ‘Waka Huia’ is a call to action, urging listeners to embrace their inner strength and lift each other.
The lyrics speak to challenging the status quo and addressing injustices with unwavering resolve and peaceful resistance.
‘Waka Huia’ wraps the audience and takes them on a deep music journey, but lyrically, it’s a gentle reminder to look after yourself.
V1
He ātaahua te ora, he ātaahua te aroha
Te kaha o te puna,
te mana o te kahurangi
Ka rere te wai, ka hārō te ngākau
Ka whakahokia te reo,
ko te reo o te ao
CH
Waka Huia x 2
Ko Waka Huia koe
Ko koe te tirama!
V2
Patupatuhia ngā pahū, turakina ngā rākau
Kua tika te wā kia anga whakamua x2
CH - V1 repeat
V1
Life is beautiful, love is beautiful
The strength of the spring,
powerful in the azure
The water flows, the heart soars
Returning of the voice,
of the voice of the world
CH
Precious Vessel x 2
You are the Waka Huia
You are a vessel of knowledge
And you shine!
V2
Strike the drums, shake the trees
move beyond this time to the future x 2
