Pure is the fastest-selling international début classical album to date, and Westenra became an international star, aged 16, when the first of her international albums were released. In August 2006, Westenra joined the Irish group Celtic Woman and toured with them on their 2007 Spring Tour.
Westenra has performed for dignitaries around the world. She is the youngest UNICEF Ambassador to date and has contributed to charities around the world.
Hayley Westenra's music was featured prominently in the 2007-2008 Nintendo Wii game, Endless Ocean.
See also (references):
- Official website: www.hayleywestenra.com
- This bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayley_Westenra
Pokarekare Ana
Hayley Westenra Lyrics
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Whiti atu koe hine, marino ana e.
E hine e, hoki mai ra
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e.
Tuhituhi taku reta, tuku atu taku rīngi
Kia kite tō iwi, raru raru ana e.
E hine e, hoki mai ra
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e.
E kore te aroha, e maroke i te rā
Mākūkū tonu i aku roimata e.
E hine e, hoki mai ra
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e.
Whati whati taku pene, kua pau aku pepa
Ko taku aroha, mau tonu ana e.
E hine e, hoki mai ra
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e
The song Pokarekare Ana by Hayley Westenra is a traditional Māori love song that tells the story of a man's love for a woman from the Waiapu River. The lyrics talk about the beauty of the woman and her calming effect on the singer. The first verse begins with the singer describing the glistening waters of Waiapu and the woman's journey towards him. He expresses his appreciation for her presence and how she brings peace to his life. The chorus repeats the phrase "E hine e, hoki mai ra/Ka mate ahau i te aroha e", which means "My darling, return to me/For my love, is near to death".
The second verse talks about the singer writing a love letter and sending a gift to the woman. He is eager for her to receive it, as he knows she is struggling. He then repeats the chorus, expressing his love and need for her to return. The third verse talks about the intensity of the singer's love, saying that it will never fade even in the heat of the sun. He talks about shedding tears of love for her. The chorus is repeated once again, emphasizing the singer's desperate need for his love to return.
Overall, the song Pokarekare Ana is a beautiful and heartfelt expression of a man's love for a woman. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's surroundings and feelings, making it a powerful and emotional song.
Line by Line Meaning
Pōkarekare ana, ngā wai o Waiapu
The waters of Waiapu are rippling peacefully
Whiti atu koe hine, marino ana e.
You're moving away girl, and everything is calm
E hine e, hoki mai ra
Oh girl, come back to me
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e.
I could die from love for you
Tuhituhi taku reta, tuku atu taku rīngi
I'm writing you a letter and sending you my ring
Kia kite tō iwi, raru raru ana e.
So that your people may see that I am troubled
E kore te aroha, e maroke i te rā
Love will never be dried by the sun
Mākūkū tonu i aku roimata e.
It remains forever fresh in my tears
Whati whati taku pene, kua pau aku pepa
My pen is shattered, my papers are all used
Ko taku aroha, mau tonu ana e.
But my love for you endures
E hine e, hoki mai ra
Oh girl, come back to me
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e.
I could die from love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paraire Henare Tomoana
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