Me He Manurere
St. Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College Lyrics

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Hey hey
Oh oh
Eh eh
Hey hey
Oh oh

The Lord I serve has given me victory eh eh)
He has given me victory

In everything He has given me victory eh
He has given me victory
The Lord we serve has given us victory eh eh
He has given us victory
In everything He has given us victory eh eh
He has given us victory

Why I no go bless God
Why I no go praise
He has given me victory
And why I no go dance o
Why I no go shout
He has given me victory

So I say
Victory victory
He has given me victory
Hakhakhakhak eh eh eh ehh ehh ehhyy
Victory victory
He has given me victory

Ehhyy the Lord I serve has given me victory eh eh
He has given me victory
In everything He has given me victory eh
He has given me victory
The Lord we serve has given us victory eh eh
He has given us victory
In everything He has given us victory eh eh
He has given us victory

The Lord we serve
The Lord we serve
He has given us victory
Aah ehh ehh
Eh eh eh
In everything
In everything
He has given us victory
Oh oh oh
The Lord we serve
The Lord we serve
He has given us victory
Oh oh oh
In everything
In everything
He has given us victory

The Lord I serve has given me victory eh eh
He has given me victory
In everything He has given me victory eh
He has given me victory
The Lord we serve has given us victory eh eh
He has given us victory
In everything He has given us victory eh eh
He has given us victory

Victory victory
He has given me victory
Eh eh eh
Victory victory
He has given me victory
Victory victory oh oh
He has given us victory
Eh eh eh

Victory victory eh eh
He has given us victory

Overall Meaning

The song "Me He Manurere" by St. Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a celebration of victory and gratitude towards God. The repetition of "hey hey," "oh oh," and "eh eh" at the beginning of the song sets a joyful and energetic tone, urging listeners to join in the celebration. The lyrics express the singer's thankfulness for the victories that God has bestowed upon them, using repetition and call-and-response to create a sense of unity and shared experience among the singers and listeners.

The chorus, "Victory victory, He has given me victory," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of victory and the singer's faith in God's power to bring them through difficult times. The verses explore the reasons for the singer's gratitude, with lines like "Why I no go bless God, why I no go praise" and "Why I no go dance o, why I no go shout" conveying a sense of joy and celebration.

Overall, "Me He Manurere" is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates the power of faith and the importance of gratitude in overcoming life's challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey hey
Expression of excitement

Oh oh
Expression of excitement

Eh eh
Expression of excitement

The Lord I serve has given me victory eh eh)
I have been victorious with the help of the Lord I serve, expressed with excitement

He has given me victory
The Lord has blessed me with victory

In everything He has given me victory eh
I have been victorious in all aspects of my life, expressed with excitement

The Lord we serve has given us victory eh eh
We have been victorious with the help of the Lord we serve, expressed with excitement

He has given us victory
The Lord has blessed us with victory

Why I no go bless God
Why wouldn't I praise and bless God?

Why I no go praise
Why wouldn't I praise and bless God?

And why I no go dance o
Why wouldn't I dance with joy for the victory given by God?