In 2005, Glenn and the band he formed won a Battle Of The Bands competition on the island of Maui. With numerous performances already under his belt, Glenn formed Maoli in early 2008 with a new lineup of talented musicians. This Fall marks the release of Maoli's full-length debut album entitled, Groovin, on Pacific Island Records. The album's lead single, No One, is already receiving airplay statewide and is gaining popularity on island music airwaves. Other standout tracks from Maoli include the heartfelt Write Me A Letter, a song about missing a loved one, featuring Malino’s Braddah Vince and the uptempo, Groovin’, featuring the sweet vocal sounds of Piilani Arias.
Remember Your Roots
Maoli Lyrics
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Woah, yeah
Don′t forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don't forget your family, yeah
Don′t forget your roots my friend
The ones who made you, the ones who brought you here
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don't forget your family, yeah
Oh woah, yeah
So, Johnny was a good man (good man)
Armed with the power of his homeland (his homeland)
Boots laced tight and a ticket in his hand
Never to return home again
So he lost what he knows, and what all is right
For a broken world and a world of lies
But the days were numbered, relationships suffered
He lost the faith of all those who matter, so
Don′t forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don't forget your family, yeah
Don′t forget your roots my friend
The ones who made you, the ones who brought you here
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don′t forget your family, yeah
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Oh woah
So, Jesse thought that she was all that (all that)
Thought she was heading on the right track (right track)
Left her mates at the gate as she walked away
Oh, never to look back again, yeah
So she lost what she knows and what all is right
For a brand new image and a world of lies
But the days were numbered, relationships suffered
She lost the faith of all those who matter, so
Don′t forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don't forget your family, yeah
Don't forget your roots my friend
The ones who made you, the ones who brought you here
Don′t forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don′t forget your family, yeah
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Oh woah, yeah
Ooh
Woah, yeah
Don′t forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don't forget your family, yeah
Don′t forget your roots my friend
The ones who made you, the ones who brought you here
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Don′t forget your family, yeah
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Ooh woah, yeah
"Remember Your Roots" by Maoli is a reminder to never forget where you come from and the people who have shaped you into the person you are today. The song begins with the plea to not forget one's roots and family, emphasizing their importance in our lives. It acknowledges that our roots and family are the ones who made us and brought us into this world.
The first verse tells the story of Johnny, who was once a good man armed with the power of his homeland. However, he left his roots behind in search of a different world, losing touch with what he once knew was right. As a result, his relationships suffered and he lost the faith of those who mattered to him. The second verse introduces Jesse, who believed she was on the right track but left her mates behind and never looked back. In the pursuit of a new image and a world of lies, she too lost touch with her roots and suffered the consequences.
Overall, the song serves as a poignant reminder to stay connected to our roots and family, as they are the ones who have molded and guided us throughout our lives. It warns against losing oneself in the pursuit of worldly desires and encourages maintaining strong relationships with those who truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expression of surprise or realization
Woah, yeah
Expression of enthusiasm or agreement
Don't forget your roots my friend, yeah
Remember and value your cultural heritage and upbringing
Don't forget your family, yeah
Appreciate and cherish your loved ones
The ones who made you, the ones who brought you here
Acknowledge and honor your ancestors and family who have shaped your identity and existence
So, Johnny was a good man (good man)
Johnny was a respectable person
Armed with the power of his homeland (his homeland)
Empowered by his cultural background and values
Boots laced tight and a ticket in his hand
Prepared and determined to leave his home
Never to return home again
Decided to leave permanently
So he lost what he knows, and what all is right
Johnny left behind his familiar environment and moral compass
For a broken world and a world of lies
He left for a deceptive and corrupt society
But the days were numbered, relationships suffered
As time passed, his connections with others deteriorated
He lost the faith of all those who matter, so
People who cared for him lost trust and belief in him
So, Jesse thought that she was all that (all that)
Jesse believed she was superior or important
Thought she was heading on the right track (right track)
Believed she was making the correct decisions
Left her mates at the gate as she walked away
Abandoned her friends as she moved forward alone
Oh, never to look back again, yeah
Decided not to revisit her past or previous connections
So she lost what she knows and what all is right
Jesse abandoned her principles and values
For a brand new image and a world of lies
She pursued a false persona and delusional world
But the days were numbered, relationships suffered
Over time, her relationships deteriorated
She lost the faith of all those who matter, so
People who held importance to her lost trust and belief in her
Ooh
Expression of surprise or realization
Ooh woah, yeah
Expression of enthusiasm or agreement
Writer(s): Awong Maciel
Contributed by Gianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.