While still at school in Christchurch, Moa entered the 'Smokefree Rockquest'.
She received a record deal with Warner Music in New Zealand and Atlantic Records in New York. The record company had big commercialized plans for her - which conflicted with her brash down-to-earth personality. Overall Moa did not enjoy her time in America and returned to base herself in New Zealand. Her first album was released in 2001.
She released her second album on August 1, 2005. She has collaborated with many artists including New Zealand's SJD and Bic Runga. She has also joined the band Dimmer, in a backup and touring capacity. She appears on the Greenpeace single "Anchor Me", which commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. She also DJs under the pseudonym DJ Unika.
During September-October 2006 Moa toured New Zealand with just her acoustic guitar, playing at pub venues - almost all of which were sold out.
In October 2007, she released her third studio album, In Swings The Tide. The album was self produced for the first time.
Moa is openly lesbian.
Her website can be found at http://www.anikamoa.com/
Broken Man
Anika Moa Lyrics
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But they can't bring us closer to our heritage
And we live on the edge of our rural postage
It's a cry for help it's done it's the damage
You're a broken man
Come from a broken home
You deserve much more
And If they catch our kind they'll tie us down
And leave only the food of the poorest man
To lead a fruitful life exist for favours
I understand that's it's the field of your creators
You're a broken man
Come from a broken home
You deserve much more
Than a piece of none
And I will stop the world from spinning
I will sew your seeds,will mend the fields
And I will take you into my house, we can run around with our tea cosies on
Broken man, from a broken home
You deserve much more than a piece of none
You're a broken man , come from a broken home
You deserve much more than a piece of none
The lyrics in Anika Moa's song Broken Man speak about the struggles of living on the rural edge of society and feeling disconnected from one's heritage. The first verse suggests that people may have answers to many things, but they cannot bring people closer to their cultural roots. The singer of the song lives on the edge of a rural area where they feel isolated and alone. The second verse refers to the hardships faced by those who are different from society's norms. The singer believes that they will be tied down and left with nothing, but the food of the poorest man. The third and final verse offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer vowing to stop the world from spinning, mend the fields and take the broken man into her home.
Overall, the song speaks to the need for connection and a sense of belonging. The singer desires to be seen for who they are and to have the support and care they need to thrive in life.
Line by Line Meaning
And all around they have an answer for everything
People always seem to know everything, but they can't help us connect with our heritage.
But they can't bring us closer to our heritage
Despite their knowledge, they are unable to help us connect to our culture and traditions.
And we live on the edge of our rural postage
We live on the outskirts of society, away from urban areas and civilization.
It's a cry for help it's done it's the damage
This is a plea for assistance, but the damage has already been done.
You're a broken man
You have suffered hardships and pain that have left you damaged.
Come from a broken home
Your upbringing was difficult and dysfunctional.
You deserve much more
You are a valuable and deserving person.
Than a piece of none
You deserve more than nothing, or very little.
And If they catch our kind they'll tie us down
If they catch us, we will be restrained and oppressed.
And leave only the food of the poorest man
They will leave us with only the bare minimum to survive.
To lead a fruitful life exist for favours
In order to live a fulfilling life, we must rely on the kindness of others.
I understand that's it's the field of your creators
I know that you come from a difficult background and that has shaped who you are.
And I will stop the world from spinning
I will do whatever it takes to make sure you are okay and the chaos of the world doesn't affect you.
I will sew your seeds,will mend the fields
I will help you to rebuild and recover from your hardships and pain.
And I will take you into my house, we can run around with our tea cosies on
I will provide you with a safe and loving home where you can relax and be yourself.
Broken man, from a broken home
You are someone who has been through a lot and your background has contributed to that.
You deserve much more than a piece of none
You are worthy of so much more than just the basics of survival.
You're a broken man , come from a broken home
Your struggles and hardships have left you damaged and this is due to your upbringing.
You deserve much more than a piece of none
You are a valuable and deserving person who deserves more than just the bare minimum to survive.
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
angelpbj
Anika is sweetness in music!!:-)
peter douglas colonna
Aw yeah.Must be great to have made this volume of work and get it loaded on youtube for all the world to enjoy.Bother the big coorps .Music is viral and irreversable
Aaron Karamaena
@steviedeedee Your view is correct, i would only wish that Anika had a larger advertising budget she would be recognised world wide. It makes her tunes more freash and organic. I do believe she will get a larger international audeance.
Te Manahou MacKay
The little ones so cute
emori
that’s my old house lmaoo
Anika Moa
lol
FayeChan01
hes so cute
Alethea Beckett
Lol, my old house
mokauroots
aurajinv i think you did miss steviedeedee's point.
reid karena
thats my kuzn Re-nee sleeping!