THE BEGINNING... Angela and Nalani met in the first grade, and six years later, both met Lehua in the seventh grade at Kamehameha Schools. All three shared a love of music and became members of the concert glee club. They had their first hit as seniors when they entered Hawaii's youth talent contest, "Brown Bags to Stardom" in 1984 with their original song, "Local Boys." The tune, "an ode to the bronzed and buffed," as local writer David Choo says, blasted onto the charts and ruled at #1 for months. Stoked by the response, they put out their first hit album, also entitled "Local Boys," which included three other original compositions. The next year, the hit single "Local Boys" won the prestigious Hoku Music Award (Hawaii’s version of the Grammys) and it became the best selling single in Hawaii's history, a record that still stands today.
THE GAP...Despite the mega success of their first album, the trio didn't make a dime. Discouraged about music as a way to make a living, they decided to get on with other things, like college, jobs and marriage. About 8 years later, they missed singing together...writing songs...the fun they had composing and playing. And, a producer dangled the idea of another album.
AND BACK! In 1993, they released "Friends," another Hoku-award winner and a huge hit. So much of a hit that Attorney General Janet Reno had to weigh in when the Hawaii Department of Education tried to ban students from playing the tune at their proms and graduations because it made reference to "God." Since 1982, they've released 18 CDs, won 22 Hoku Awards, have been in the top 20 AC charts nationally, and made music that's part of our lives. In 2005, Na Leo celebrated their landmark 20th anniversary with their first DVD release, titled “I Miss You My Hawaii” and a new studio album produced by legendary record producer Keith Olsen entitled “Feel The Spirit”.
Currently their latest project "Where I Live, There Are Rainbows", is #1 in local record stores.
Blackbird
Na Leo Lyrics
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Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The lyrics to Na Leo's "Blackbird" are a beautiful and empowering message about resilience and perseverance. The song begins with the image of a blackbird singing in the dead of night, a symbol of hope in a dark and difficult time. The lyrics encourage the listener to take their broken wings and learn to fly, to overcome their struggles and rise above them. The repetition of the phrase "all your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise" speaks to the idea that every challenge we face in life is preparing us for a greater purpose, and that we have the strength within us to overcome any obstacle and achieve our dreams.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to focus on the importance of seeing clearly and breaking free from the limitations that hold us back. The image of "sunken eyes" suggests a sense of hopelessness or despair, but the blackbird is there to offer a path to freedom and enlightenment. The chorus encourages the bird to fly "into the light of the dark black night," a powerful image of overcoming fear and finding hope in the face of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing during the darkest time of the day.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Despite being hurt or broken, one should aim for greatness and develop the ability to succeed.
All your life
Throughout one's entire existence.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The moment has finally come, and it is the time to shine.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Improve perception and gain a better perspective.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
Breaking free from something and finally experiencing freedom.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
The singer is urging the blackbird to take action and fly.
Into the light of the dark black night.
Despite the darkness surrounding it, the blackbird should embrace the opportunity to rise above it all and shine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Marla Hubbard
on E Huli Ho'i Mai
Where would I fine the lyrics to E Huli Ho'i Mai
If anyone know please post where I can find. Mahalo