Caminando
Mito y Fusión Rapa Nui Lyrics
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E te humana ere
Ite himene nei
Ote rapa nui
Itano era te te mahana pae
He ki atu au kia koe
E nua ere he toru tatou
Kirote hoko
Rapa nui te henua era
Ote moai
Ote manu uru
Ote rogo rogo
Ko rapa nui
Te he e nua era
Ote maohi
Haka rogo mai korua
Ete gapokiere ite himinenei
Mo korua taatoa e
Itano era te mahana pae
He ki autaukia koe e nua ere
He turu tatou ki rote hoko
Rapa nui te henua era
Ote moai
Ote manu uru
Ote rogo rogo
Ko rapa nui
Te he e nua era
Ote maohi
The lyrics of Mito y Fusión Rapa Nui's song "Caminando" speak to the pride and connection to the land and mythology of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The song begins with a call for attention ("Haka rogo mai korua") and an acknowledgement of the human presence ("E te humana ere"). The singer then continues with a reference to the music they are singing ("Ite himene nei, Ote rapa nui"), which is distinctly Rapa Nui. The reference to "te mahana pae" is an allusion to the island's beautiful landscape which is being celebrated through the song.
The next part of the song is a call to the listener to join in ("He ki atu au kia koe") and a statement of unity between the singer and the rest of the Rapa Nui people ("E nua ere he toru tatou kirote hoko"). The chorus of the song declares the importance of Rapa Nui's history and culture ("Rapa nui te henua era, Ote moai, Ote manu uru, Ote rogo rogo") and reinforces the singer's pride in their heritage ("Te he e nua era, Ote maohi").
Overall, the song invites listeners on a journey of exploration and understanding of Rapa Nui's rich history and culture. It expresses a deep pride and love for the island and its people while also inviting outsiders to learn and appreciate its unique beauty and traditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Haka rogo mai korua
Call out to us, both of you
E te humana ere
Oh, esteemed guests
Ite himene nei
In this song
Ote rapa nui
Of Rapa Nui
Itano era te te mahana pae
Today is a special day
He ki atu au kia koe
I offer this to you
E nua ere he toru tatou
We are three
Kirote hoko
Going to dance
Rapa nui te henua era
Rapa Nui is the land
Ote moai
Of the moai
Ote manu uru
Of the feathered men
Ote rogo rogo
Of the waves
Ko rapa nui
This is Rapa Nui
Te he e nua era
We are one
Ote maohi
Of the indigenous people
Ete gapokiere ite himinenei
In this chanting
Mo korua taatoa e
For both of you
He ki autaukia koe e nua ere
We offer this to you
He turu tatou ki rote hoko
Let's all dance together
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.