Their music is a unique blend of Polynesian instruments, Maori vocals, native wildlife and nature mixed with modern instrumentation with the purpose of taking the listener away on a mystical South Pacific journey. It has been described as spiritual and healing.
The lyrics are written in Maori (the indigenous people of New Zealand) and English so that the listener can hear the beauty of the Maori language while still understanding the meaning of the songs.
Their self titled debut album Aonua was released in 2008.
Artist Website: www.aonua.com
MySpace: AONUA
Kainga
Aonua Lyrics
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I know you're lost out there
Far away I feel you fear
You don't have to be alone
Let the wind guide you home
Maku e ringiringi ki aku roimata nga ara e ahu
(I will water with my tears the trails that lead to home)
It will help you find your way
To live again anothe day
You'll return from the unknown
Just let the wind guide you home
The lyrics of Aonua's song Kainga speaks about the longing for home, and the pain of being apart from someone you love. The opening lines, "I will water with tears the trails that lead to home" signifies the pain and deep desire to return home, and the willingness to cry, to mourn, and to do whatever it takes to make that happen. The chorus, "Let the wind guide you home" serves as a reminder to trust in the natural course of time and destiny, and to believe that eventually, through everything, one will return to their place of belonging.
The second verse continues the theme of lostness and homesickness, "I know you're lost out there, Far away I feel your fear, You don't have to be alone." The lyrics emphasize the profound pain of being separated from loved ones, and the reassurance that they are not alone, and that they will find their way back home. The Maori lyrics, "Maku e ringiringi ki aku roimata nga ara e ahu Ana ki te kainga" reinforce the concept of working hard and making sacrifices to reach one's desired destination, in this case, returning home.
Line by Line Meaning
I will water with tears the trails that lead to home
I am willing to cry along the paths that will bring you back home
I know you're lost out there
I understand that you are missing and disoriented
Far away I feel your fear
Despite the distance, I sense your anxiety
You don't have to be alone
You don't need to feel solitary
Let the wind guide you home
Allow the airflow to direct you towards your abode
Maku e ringiringi ki aku roimata nga ara e ahu
I will water with my tears the trails that lead to home
Ana ki te kainga
That way you'll end up at home
It will help you find your way
By watering the roads with tears, it will assist you to navigate
To live again another day
To revive and relive another day
You'll return from the unknown
You will come back from the unfamiliar
Just let the wind guide you home
Simply let the gusts steer you towards your dwelling
Writer(s): malcolm smith
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.