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.

Rumor
Maoli Lyrics

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Girl, you know I've known you forever
How many nights have we hung out together?
Same little crowd, little bar, little town
Around this old dance floor

My boys are laughing and tap me on my shoulder
Making a motion like "Could y'all get any closer?"
They wanna know what's up, why I'm still holding ya

Even when the song is over

There's a rumor goin' 'round about me and you
Stirrin' up our little town, the last week or two
So tell me why you even tryna deny this feeling
I feel it, don't you feel, too?
There's a rumor goin' 'round and 'round and 'round
What you say we make it true?
We make true

Well, I can shut 'em down, tell 'em all they're crazy
I can do whatever you want me to do, baby
Or you could lay one on me right now
We could really give 'em something to talk about

There's a rumor goin' 'round about me and you
Stirring up our little town, the last week or two
So tell me why you even tryna deny this feeling
I feel it, don't you feel, too?
There's rumor goin' 'round and 'round and 'round
What you say we make true

Oh, be honest, girl
Now do you wanna do this or not?
Should we keep 'em talkin', girl
Or should we just make 'em stop?

There's a rumor goin' 'round about me and you
Stirrin' up our little town, the last week or two
So tell me why you even tryna deny this feeling
I feel it, don't you feel it, too?
There's a rumor goin' 'round and 'round and 'round
What you say we make it true
Make it true?

Make it true?
Make it true?

Overall Meaning

The song "Rumor" by Maoli is about a guy who has known a girl for a long time and they often hang out together. There is a rumor spreading around their town that the two of them are more than just friends, and even though the girl denies it, the guy can feel that there is something between them. He suggests that they don't deny their feelings and make the rumor come true by starting a romantic relationship. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the message of the song. The guy is honest about his feelings and wants the girl to be honest too.

The song's chorus, "There's a rumor goin' 'round about me and you, Stirrin' up our little town, the last week or two," emphasizes how rumors can spread quickly, especially in a small town. The guy is aware that the rumor is causing a stir in the town, and he doesn't seem to mind it. The song suggests that sometimes people should listen to their hearts and not what others say.

In a way, the song is also encouraging people to embrace their true feelings and not to hide them because of what others will think. The lyrics also emphasize the power of rumors and how they can have both negative and positive effects. Overall, the song is catchy, upbeat, and highlights the chemistry between two people who are afraid to admit their feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, you know I've known you forever
The singer has known the girl for a long time.

How many nights have we hung out together?
The singer has spent many nights with the girl.

Same little crowd, little bar, little town
The singer and the girl are part of a small community in their town.

Around this old dance floor
The singer and the girl have spent time together on the dance floor.

My boys are laughing and tap me on my shoulder
The singer's friends are teasing him about his relationship with the girl.

Making a motion like "Could y'all get any closer?"
The singer's friends think that he and the girl are very close.

They wanna know what's up, why I'm still holding ya
The singer's friends are curious about his feelings for the girl.

Even when the song is over
The singer is still holding onto the girl after the music has stopped.

There's a rumor goin' 'round about me and you
People in their town are spreading rumors about the singer and the girl.

Stirrin' up our little town, the last week or two
The rumors have been circulating for a short time, but have already caused a lot of talk in their small town.

So tell me why you even tryna deny this feeling
The singer thinks the girl feels the same way he does, and doesn't understand why she is denying it.

I feel it, don't you feel, too?
The singer is certain that he and the girl share a mutual attraction.

What you say we make it true?
The singer is suggesting that they act on their feelings and make the rumors about them come true.

Well, I can shut 'em down, tell 'em all they're crazy
The singer is willing to deny the rumors and make people think they are crazy for believing them.

I can do whatever you want me to do, baby
The singer is willing to do whatever the girl wants him to do.

Or you could lay one on me right now
The singer would like the girl to kiss him immediately.

We could really give 'em something to talk about
The singer is suggesting they give people a real reason to talk about them.

Oh, be honest, girl
The singer is asking the girl to be honest about her feelings.

Now do you wanna do this or not?
The singer is asking if the girl wants to act on their attraction or not.

Should we keep 'em talkin', girl
The singer is asking if they should continue to let people talk about them.

Or should we just make 'em stop?
The singer is suggesting they put an end to the rumors by becoming a couple.

Make it true?
The singer is asking the girl if they should turn the rumors into reality.

Make it true?
The singer is asking the girl again if they should act on their feelings and become a couple.

Make it true?
The singer is asking the girl one last time if they should make the rumors true and start a relationship.

Writer(s): Ashley Glenn Gorley, Kenneth Mobley Jr Brice, Kyle Christopher Jacobs

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