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/
Falling in Love
Anika Moa Lyrics
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Lay across the morning sun.
Been saving my money,
Been working for you,
Been steeped in temptation,
Been waiting for you.
There's a boy in every town,
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I've paid in full for the year,
Walked through walls like they're not there,
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
Everyone has missed the bus,
They're gunning down the two of us.
Been crossing the border,
Corrupting my mind.
Keep my emotion,
Forgiving my pride...
There's a boy in every town,
No wonder I get around,
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I've paid in full for the year,
Walked through walls like they're not there,
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
It's still quiet in ,
I can't see through my tears.
I burn a candle of flares,
So I can see you again,
See you again
See you again
See you again
There's a boy in every town,
No wonder I get around,
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I've paid in full for the year,
Walked through walls like they're not there,
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
I'm falling, I am falling in love again
I'm falling, I am falling in love again
The lyrics to Anika Moa's "Falling in Love Again" suggest a longing for something and someone that was once lost, but has now returned. The opening line, "Don't you think you've had your fun?" implies that the subject of the song has been irresponsible, and has perhaps taken advantage of the singer's love and devotion. The following lines, "Lay across the morning sun. Been saving my money, been working for you, been steeped in temptation, been waiting for you," suggest that the singer has been steadfast in her love and commitment, despite the subject's behavior.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "There's a boy in every town, no wonder I get around," indicating that perhaps the singer has been searching for love in all the wrong places. However, the next line, "I'm seeing me for the first time," suggests that the singer has finally found herself and realized her worth. She has "paid in full for the year" and "walked through walls like they're not there," indicating that she has overcome obstacles and grown stronger.
The bridge, "It's still quiet in/ I can't see through my tears/ I burn a candle of flares/ So I can see you again," implies that the singer has struggled to find closure and move on from whatever caused the initial separation. Overall, the lyrics suggest a journey of self-discovery and growth, as well as a powerful love that cannot be ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you think you've had your fun?
Are you done messing around?
Lay across the morning sun.
Basking in the sunlight.
Been saving my money,
I've been setting aside money.
Been working for you,
I've been putting in effort for you.
Been steeped in temptation,
I've been surrounded by things I want.
Been waiting for you.
I've been patiently waiting for you.
There's a boy in every town,
Men are everywhere.
No wonder I get around,
No surprise that I've been with a lot of guys.
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I'm discovering who I am.
I've paid in full for the year,
I've covered all the bases.
Walked through walls like they're not there,
I've overcome obstacles easily.
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
I recognize that I'm falling in love with you again.
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
Yes, I'm falling in love again.
Everyone has missed the bus,
Everyone else has lost their chance.
They're gunning down the two of us.
People are trying to ruin our relationship.
Been crossing the border,
I've been crossing boundaries.
Corrupting my mind.
It's messing with my head.
keep my emotion,
I'm trying to control my emotions.
Forgiving my pride...
I'm letting go of my pride.
It's still quiet in,
It's quiet.
I can't see through my tears.
I'm crying too much to see clearly.
I burn a candle of flares,
I light a flaring candle.
So I can see you again,
So I can see you again
I'm falling, I am falling in love again
I'm falling in love again.
Lyrics ยฉ WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANIKA ROSE MOA, JAMES CHARLES G REID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rebekah Brown
Don't you think you've had your fun?
Lay across the morning sun.
Been saving my money,
Been working for you,
Been steeped in temptation,
Been waiting for you.
There's a boy in every town,
No wonder I get around,
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I've paid in full for the year,
Walked through walls like they're not there,
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
Everyone has missed the bus,
They're gunning down the two of us.
Been crossing the border,
Corrupting my mind.
Keep my emotion,
Forgiving my pride...
There's a boy in every town,
No wonder I get around,
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I've paid in full for the year,
Walked through walls like they're not there,
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
It's still quiet in ,
I can't see through my tears.
I burn a candle of flares,
So I can see you again,
See you again
See you again
See you again
There's a boy in every town,
No wonder I get around,
I'm seeing me for the first time.
I've paid in full for the year,
Walked through walls like they're not there,
Now I know that I'm falling for you again,
Yeah I'm falling in love again.
I'm falling, I am falling in love again
I'm falling, I am falling in love again
Txnmia 86
It would make my year to have this song on Spotify. Just saying ;)
Mikayla Myers
2021 ๐
Maria Hapette
yo la quiero en spotify!! me encanta esta cancion!, la primera vez que las escuche fue en 2010
Eleonoranz
Anika Moa!! you rock girl!!!! love your songs!
ZURCELL
She's awesome!!!!
W G
love this old song remember it from school days . nostalgia trip !
Sensei SAITAMA
Yup has a crush on this beauty wen I was a kid lols
messybluesboy371
A total babe with an AWESOME talent!!! xxxx
Belle Washere
love this song.... one of ur best Anika Moa
Ronel Anand
LOVE THIS SONG