Translation: Preamble: He uru kahika ki te wao - Like a grove of kahikatea trees in the forest He uru tangata ki te pā - The people stand united in the community Te matemateāone tētahi ki tētahi - Caring for one another Te whiri o ngā hononga o tētahi ki tētahi - Nurturing human connection He Māori ahau - I am Māori Āke, ake - Forevermore He Tūhoe ahau - I am Tūhoe Mana Motuhake - Self-determined Tōku reo - My language He taketake - Is enduring He tuku iho - Inherited Kei wareware - Lest you forget Ko wai koe - Who you are Nā wai koe - Who you’re descended from Tō mana - Your legacy He rangatira - Is of nobility Ue - Push Mahuta mai rā - Rise up E tū e - Stand up Horahia - Spread it far and wide Me tuku e - Release Te reo Māori ki te ao - The Māori language into the world He kākano au - I am a seed I ruia mai - Who was sown I te kohu e - In the mist Whanake mai ai - Spring up Whanawhanaua - Multiply Te reanga hou - The new generation Kei tūpou - Raise your heads Kei wareware - Lest you forget Ko wai koe - Who you are Nā wai koe - Who you’re descended from Tō mana - Your legacy He rangatira - Is of nobility Ue - Push Mahuta mai rā - Rise up E tū e - Stand up Horahia - Spread it far and wide Me tuku e - Release Te reo Māori ki te ao - The Māori language into the world Moumou rawa mai - Wasted indeed Te kai a te rangatira - Our noble language would be E noho tahanga noa - Merely left idling Ko te reo he kāpura - The language like a flame Whakahika i te ahikā roa - Ignites the enduring fire O te whatumanawa - Of the soul He pākairiri nanaiore rā - It is armouring that shelters I te kōmata o te pitomata - Fostering true potential Tama tū tama ora - To take action is to live Tama noho tama mate - To hesitate is to die Mahuta, matika - Rise, arise Maranga mai rā - Be upright Ue - Push Mahuta mai rā - Rise up E tū e - Stand up Horahia - Spread it far and wide Me tuku e - Release Te reo Māori ki te ao - The Māori language into the world

Thanx for your support of te reo Maori ( the maori language ) and maori culture mudd much love brother

Energetic reaction 👍 Stan is brilliant. He is a shining example of a time when as ppl (especially indigenous ppl) can breath new life, creativity and expression into celebrating their origins and cultures. Be able to tell their stories and express themselves without stigma anymore. Exciting times and connecting via social media being that bridge. Few notes though... 2:36 (a) Can't compare what's going on in America right now with the Maori ppl. The closest thing America can compare to what happened to the Maori is the degradation and displacement of the Native American populations for generations and still to this day ignored. The context here is the abuse of the rights of "first peoples" human, legal and politically. To not forget and stay strong by always remembering and keep telling their stories old and new. (b) most news in other developed countries are likely more reliable than "some" American outlets. Down here in New Zealand and Australia, we are not like America yet. I don't know about NZ but in Australia we struggle to rise above and be better than the angertainment generated by the Murdoch media giant that messed up America. They own 70% of Australian newspapers! The Australian government wasn't careful. You might be surprised how much media they own in the US as well. They're just interested in the money they can make from causing emotional alarm regardless of the harm is creates. Laughing all the way to the bank. If Americans are feeling angry and anxious all the time maybe it's time they "expand" their media exposure to get a sense of equilibrium and positivity again ❤ Reacting to content from the world is good for that too 👍 keep it up.😀

Hello Muddy! So glad to see you on , I love Stan Walker. ❤

Your reactions to Stan and the messages he delivers, is an absolute joy to watch. Thanks again

Oh my, this is amazing!! So heartfelt and profound ❤

LOOOVVVEEEEDDDD YOUR REACTION! SO RAW! And I loved how you played the short frst to get a little insight into what is going on ryt now 😤💙

You're awesome, love your reactions

They're definitely strong in song,!!!! 💯 ❤️ ✨️

Kia ora bro, kei te mihi aroha ki a koe mo to whakaaro me to aroha ❤ Thank you for your beautiful thoughts and love. Much love from New Zealand 😊

You always give 💯

Amazing learning the background to the song to learn especially since it’s in te reo māori. Loved this reaction and can’t wait to watch more of your videos!!

Thank you…just love Stan’s music…. I’m white but I’m a great believer in our Maori culture. Glad Stan is bringing it out more.

I think I've watched your reaction at least 10 times because I get pumped up every time

Lesssgo!!!

I love how you fully immerse yourself in the music and its meaning. Probably one of the most respectful KZfaq reactors I've seen ❤️🙏

Thank you! Absolutely loved your reaction!! Much love from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤️

Your awesome ❤

I'm gonna say bless you brother, love your reaction, my brother

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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Thank You Brother🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great to see your body and wairua connect to Stan’s amazing Devine waiata! ✌🏾🌿☝🏾

Sending Blessings and Love to the people of Alabama. From New Zealand 🇳🇿

Cheers bruv we appreciate yr understanding😊

Kia ora ehoa, we love Stan...🤙☝️😌

Respect my Brotha Aroha 2 U and your Whanau ❤

No worries about mispronouncing the title, at least you gave it a go. The Maori language has different pronunciation of the written text, and it is hard for those who don't know. This is a very powerful song, that is also a protest song at our local government, not just with what is going on overseas. That big guy in the video, with the Ta Moko (traditional tattoos) is Tame Iti (pronounced Tama eetee), a local political activist. Back in 2007, his tribe, the Ngāi Tūhoe (pronounced roughly Nai Ta-who or Tu-Hoe) was illegally raided in an event called the Urewera Raids. There was claims that the villages were really "terrorist training camps". You can look up news stories about it. There is a dramatised movie in 2022 called Muru, starring Cliff Curtis. There are some historical discrepancies, but it is a good depiction of what was happening. Last year was voted in one of the most right-wing governments we've had for a long time. for example, they are trying to pass a law to prevent gangs from having their patches and gang tattoos visible when out in public. They want them to wear foundation makeup to cover up the ink. Also next year, they want to cut the Free School Lunch program, because they call it a "waste of money". But there are literally hundreds of families on the poverty line, with healthy food being priced out of reach, fuel, rental and other expenses ever increasing, and many of the children from these families only having one meal a day, if that. The Maori people were traditionally tribal warriors (as described in the movie Once Were Warriors), and, if pushed the wrong way, can easily revert to the warrior ways. This government is also trying to rewrite the Treaty of Waitangi, our nations' founding document, because in their eyes, the Maori people have too much power. They are also trying to limit the use of the Te Reo Maori language, because they don't think people from elsewhere in the world would appreciate, or understand the language, and basically want to kill it off. I appreciate that you appreciate use of the Maori language. Even though I am a Pakeha, a white person, I do appreciate the native language and culture.

Chur brother 🇳🇿😎👊

Yo thanks heaps for watching bro. ❤🎉🎉 you so funny and cool

The lyrics video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM-la891la60ZYk.htmlsi=O8To4iXU-1V6PwtD

Have you reacted to "new take over" yet by Stan walker????

An anthem against oppression and subjugation of Maori and Indigenous peoples world wide. It's hurtful thinking that the present government in New Zealand is going back on promises once again.... Shame