The early beginnings of Maoli, started in Maui with Glenn Awong, a 14 year … Read Full Bio ↴The early beginnings of Maoli, started in Maui with Glenn Awong, a 14 year old with a passion for music. In his sophomore year, the aspiring vocalist and guitarist began writing original music at the encouragement of a high school teacher. It was also during this time that Glenn started recording demos of his songs. By the time he reached his senior year, Glenn was ready to share his music to a greater audience.

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.

Rocky Road
Maoli Lyrics

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You say you searched to find me, but I only left you lonely
Standing there, shouting out, saying no one hears me
Open the door
To empty halls, and echoes of your call
Asking where you are, where you are
So I say
Seek and you will find me, I'll be waiting down the road
Here's the keys, start it now so now where to go

Bring out the signs, show me the road
Show me where to go
Cause I'm feeling alone, yeah

Welcome to my rocky road, it ain't a place
I don't know what you've been told
I feel like you want me
I would, love to see our pictures all over the wall
And its you, trust me your love takes me over now
Welcome to my rocky road, it ain't a place
I just thought I'd let you know
Cause I really want you to see that its not me
I like to do my own
Cause its my road, road
Cause its my road, road

Enemies you think they are, cause you don't know what you see so far
Just simmer down (simmer down)
Simmer down
[?] Till your lights are too dark
The road is never easy you know, it all depends on where you want to go
So pave your road, start your road
Cause you think that I be playin, that I don't know what I'm sayin
Looks like you're blue, but you ain't got a damn clue

Welcome to my rocky road, it ain't a place
I don't know what you've been told
I feel like you want me
I would, love to see our pictures all over the wall
And its you, trust me your love takes me over now
Welcome to my rocky road, it ain't a place
I just thought I'd let you know
Cause I really want you to see that its not me
I like to do my own
Cause its my road, road
Cause its my road, road

Well the road is, not so pleasin
And the work is, kinda sleazy
Its so hot I, want some breezy
Now I know its, not that easy
Well the old time running around, with the traveling show from town to town
And all the sacrifices that have be made, while you're working all night then you're working all day
Well the only one you know that has to be gold, is the only one here who's holding the door
And the only one that love and live with no strife, and the love that you need in your life

Welcome to my rocky road, it ain't a place
I don't know what you've been told
I feel like you want me
I would, love to see our pictures all over the wall

And its you, trust me your love takes me over now
Welcome to my rocky road

Overall Meaning

The song "Rocky Road" by Maoli is a reflection on the ups and downs of life, represented by a rocky road. In the first verse, the singer is addressing someone who is looking for them but has only been left feeling lonely. They suggest that if the person seeks them, they will find them waiting down the road, but they need to start their journey and show them where to go. The second verse is about the difficulties that come with this road, but the singer asserts that it's their road and they like to do things their way. The repeated chorus reminds the listener that this is a rocky road, but the singer would still like to see their pictures all over the wall with their loved one.

The lyrics speak to the idea that life is full of challenges, but it's up to the individual to navigate them and find their way. The metaphor of a rocky road can be interpreted in different ways, but in this song, it seems to represent the unpredictability of life and the need to take charge of one's own journey. The chorus is a reminder that in the midst of all the obstacles, we still want to find connection and love with others. Overall, "Rocky Road" is a message of hope and determination in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

You say you searched to find me, but I only left you lonely
You claim you sought me out, but my absence only led to your isolation

Standing there, shouting out, saying no one hears me
You were yelling out and claiming to be unheard

Open the door
I implore you to unlock the door

To empty halls, and echoes of your call
But all you'll hear is your voice bouncing back in a vacant space

Asking where you are, where you are
Asking for your whereabouts

Seek and you will find me, I'll be waiting down the road
If you search, you'll find me waiting for you along the path

Here's the keys, start it now so now where to go
I'm giving you the opportunity to take control of the situation and decide where to go

Bring out the signs, show me the road
I need guidance, please lead me down the right path

Cause I'm feeling alone, yeah
I'm feeling completely isolated and alone right now

Welcome to my rocky road, it ain't a place
I welcome you to my tumultuous journey, it's not a destination

I don't know what you've been told
I'm unsure of what information you have been given

I feel like you want me
I sense that you have some sort of desire for me

I would, love to see our pictures all over the wall
I would love to display pictures of us all over the walls

And its you, trust me your love takes me over now
It's because of your love that I feel utterly consumed by it

Just simmer down (simmer down)
Just calm down

[?] Till your lights are too dark
You need to simmer down until you're no longer being overbearing

The road is never easy you know, it all depends on where you want to go
The path ahead is a challenging one, and it depends on your goals

So pave your road, start your road
You need to create your own path and start walking on it

Cause you think that I be playin, that I don't know what I'm sayin
You believe that I'm not taking this seriously, that I'm not speaking the truth

Looks like you're blue, but you ain't got a damn clue
You appear to be sad, but you're not even aware of the full situation

Well the road is, not so pleasin
The path ahead is difficult and unenjoyable

And the work is, kinda sleazy
The work required to get through it is unpleasant

Its so hot I, want some breezy
It's so intense that I crave a bit of airiness

Now I know its, not that easy
I now realize that this is a challenging process

Well the old time running around, with the traveling show from town to town
Back in the day, I was running around with a traveling show that went from town to town

And all the sacrifices that have be made, while you're working all night then you're working all day
I had to make countless sacrifices while working both night and day

Well the only one you know that has to be gold, is the only one here who's holding the door
The only person who needs to be perfect is the one holding the door open for others

And the only one that love and live with no strife, and the love that you need in your life
The only person who can live without conflict and provide the love you need

Contributed by Ethan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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