HE AROHA recorded by Aotearoa Allstars at Matrix Digital, Wellington.
HE AROHA was written by Ngahiwi Apanui (Guitar & Backing Vocals), sung by Toni Huata (Lead and Backing Vocals) with Elliott Fuimaono (Bass), Jason McMahon (Drums) and Jedi Lesa (Keyboard). HE AROHA was recorded by Aotearoa Allstars at Matrix Digital, Wellington.
We would like to thank Te Māngai Pāho for funding this single; Matrix Digital - Phill Adams and Simon Blackwell, for recording us; the Waiata Anthems team, Hinewehi Mohi me tō kapa, for releasing during Waiata Anthems Week; our PR support Hinerangi Barr and Nina Lesperance; Photo by Adrian Wagner; and a special thanks to you all, the listeners, we hope you enjoy this special waiata.
HE AROHA (N Apanui)
He manako te aroha i kore ai
He manawa, he awhi e hua e
Te hao o te ngākau
Me kimi ki whea e taku tau pūmau e?
Auē! He aroha, te mārie e hora e
Titi ai ki te ngākau tangata e
Puta noa ki te motu x 2
Me hora ki te ao
Ka mihi rā ki a koe e taku ipo e
Mōhau i manaaki mai i ahau
I ngā piki, i ngā heke
Me he toka tū moana e
Auē! He aroha, te mārie e hora e
Titi ai ki te ngākau tangata e
Puta noa ki te motu x 2
Me hora ki te ao
Kia tau tonu rā te aroha ki ngā pito o te ao
Hei māramatanga e hora ai a Matariki
A Matariki e
Auē! He aroha, te mārie e hora e
Titi ai ki te ngākau tangata e
Puta noa ki te motu x 2
Me hora ki te ao
HE AROHA - (Love)
Love doesn't come from fervent hope
What you truly desire comes from tolerance and expressing love
Where do I look to find true love
Only with love can peace become widespread
Piercing the hearts of people
All around the nation
Spreading to the world
Thank you my darling
For being there in the ups and downs
Like a rock standing strong on the tide
Only with love can peace become widespread
Piercing the hearts of people
All around the nation
Spreading to the world
Let love spread to all points of the world
Spreading understanding and peace to all
Only with love can peace become widespread
Piercing the hearts of people
All around the nation
Spreading to the world
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