1. MOANA is an avant-garde art rock outfit edging around something otherwor… Read Full Bio ↴1. MOANA is an avant-garde art rock outfit edging around something otherworldly, verging on genuinely dangerous. Combining the shamanic stream-of-consciousness poetry of peak-era Patti Smith with psychedelic melodies, grungy guitar licks, and propulsive rhythms, Moana doesn’t so much craft songs as pagan prayers set to the heartbeat of the world.

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2. A door is being closed with a bang, the melodies of child songs still ring through your head and the noise of a hangover and a broken heart are overwhelming. But outside the sun is shining and birds are singing andnew chances are awaiting; these contradictions set the premise for Moana's songs.

Moana is the Rotterdam-based band providing the musical backdrop for singer Johanneke Kranendonk's poetic songs. With influences like Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey and Tom Waits, her songs are of a dark mood with a light edge.

With members of the band Woost, and the addition of a keyboard player, Moana began working on its debut album in January 2008. After two succesful recording sessions in a studio in Gent, Belgium, the last part of the album will be finished this summer in Holland. Their debut album will be released in November 2008, and presented in Lantaren/Venster in Rotterdam.

Live Moana is a band not to be missed. With an incredible energy the band plays the typical songs with a passion that is rare for bands generally backing up singer/songwriters.

I Am Moana
Moana Lyrics

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Ok, ok, I see what's happening here
You're face to face with greatness
And it's strange
You don't even know how you feel
It's adorable! Well, it's nice to see
That humans never change
Open your eyes, let's begin
Yes, it's really me

It's Maui: breathe it in!
I know it's a lot: the hair, the bod!
When you're staring at a demi-god
What can I say except you're welcome
For the tides, the sun, the sky
Hey, it's okay, it's okay you're welcome
I'm just an ordinary demi-guy hey!
What has two thumbs that pulled up the sky
When you were waddling yay high this guy!
When the nights got cold
Who stole you fire from down below
You're lookin' at him, yo
Oh, also I lassoed the sun you're welcome!
To stretch the days and bring you fun
Also I harnessed the breeze you're welcome!
To fill your sails and shake your trees
So what can I say except you're welcome
For the islands I pulled from the sea
There's no need to pray, it's okay
You're welcome!
Ha, I guess it's just my way of being me
You're welcome! You're welcome!
Well, come to think of it
Kid, honestly I can go on and on
I can explain every natural phenomenon
The tide, the grass, the ground, oh
That was Maui just messing around
I killed an eel i buried it's guts
Sprouted a tree, now you got coconuts
What's the lesson what is the take-away
Don't mess with Maui when
He's on the break-away
And the tapestry here on my skin
Is a map of the victories I win
Look where I've been
I make everything happen
Look at that mini-Maui just tippity tappin'
Well, anyway let me say you're welcome
For the wonderful world you know
Hey, it's okay, it's okay you're welcome!
Well, come to think of it, I gotta go
Hey, it's your day to say you're welcome
'Cause I'm gonna need that boat
I'm sailing away, away you're welcome!
'Cause Maui can do anything but float

You're welcome! You're welcome!
And thank you!

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am Moana" is a powerful anthem of self-discovery and survival. It speaks of the challenges that the singer of the story, Moana, faces as she embarks on a perilous journey to save her people. The first two lines describe the intensity of the situation and the stakes at hand, as Moana and her companions are in a race against time to restore the heart of Te Fiti and bring balance to the world. The reference to legends being made suggests that the outcome of their mission will be remembered for generations to come.

As the song progresses, Moana expresses her resilience and determination in the face of adversity. She speaks of feeling a power deep within herself, despite having been through difficult experiences that have left her broken and shattered. The repetition of the line "I am a survivor" is an affirmation of her strength and a declaration of her ability to overcome any obstacle. The chorus emphasizes her willingness to fight, both for herself and for her people, and her belief in her own strength.

Overall, "I Am Moana" is a celebration of the human spirit and the power of perseverance. It highlights the importance of self-discovery and the ability to draw on one's inner strength to face life's challenges head-on.

Line by Line Meaning

Down to the wire, legends are made
At the decisive moment, great stories are created

Every reaction ignites our fate
Every decision we make shapes our destiny

I feel that power deep down in my core
I sense an inner strength within me

I've played with fire, stung by the heat
I've taken risks and experienced pain

Broken and shattered but I'm still here
Despite being bruised and broken, I persevere

They thought I couldn't take it anymore
Others doubted my resilience and endurance

I am a survivor oh oh
I am strong and resilient

Always been a fighter oh oh
My character has always been courageous and resolute

What once was weakness is now my strength
My vulnerabilities have become my assets

My will to fight back, it never ends
I am driven to push back against adversity

I am a survivor
I am a powerful, unyielding force