In 2003 Troy studied at The Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand where he developed his passion for music. His first major acting role was in coming of age kiwi movie "Mt Zion" (2013), and recently appeared in another kiwi movie "The Pa Boys" (2014).
Troy currently lives in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand with his wife Huia and soon to be four children.
Colour Of My Skin
TROY KINGI Lyrics
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The footings of your house sit
Upon a stolen wealth
Survived so long on tall tales passed down
The history books always overlooked the
Freedoms that you took
Way for holy things
Another brought in to take
Care of future kings
One day your empire will come
Sinking into the sand
'Cos you're not for the land
It's all about equity in the hand
When the final fish is caught and
All the rivers are gone
When the sky is beaten you'll finally
See that money can't be eatеn
I know my ancestors were
Takеn from other lands
Fought endlessly for equality
Yet I'm still judged by the colour of my skin
What's more important the people or the flag?
Go off and go burn your Nikes
There's some super dark stuff that
Nobody wanna talk about
As long as I got my 2nd amendment
People killed while others watch
From golden clouds
Ain't ask for nothing but a chance
To make their mama proud
We are statistics now just numbers
In a native crowd
I fight the greed so those who
Went before can get some peace
When the final fish is caught and
All the rivers are gone
When the sky is beaten you'll finally
See that money can't be eatеn
I know my ancestors were
Takеn from other lands
Fought endlessly for equality
Yet I'm still judged by the colour of my skin
When the final fish is caught and
All the rivers are gone
When the sky is beaten you'll finally
See that money can't be eaten
I know my ancestors were
Taken from other lands
Fought endlessly for equality
Yet I'm still judged by the colour of my skin
Stand Up come on and raise 'em up
Gotta be more common sense
Then a nuclear defense
It's power to the people
'Cos we were all made equal
The few at the top
Yes, we have to chop them off
You got to use your voice
Shout scream come make some noise
We see the rich get richer
But we get clearer picture
We are the majority so here's some clarity
United we are powerful
No monster could ever overthrow
When the final fish is caught and
All the rivers are gone
When the sky is beaten you'll finally
See that money can't be eatеn
I know my ancestors were
Takеn from other lands
Fought endlessly for equality
Yet I'm still judged by the colour of my skin
When the final fish is caught and
All the rivers are gone
When the sky is beaten you'll finally
See that money can't be eaten
I know my ancestors were
Taken from other lands
Fought endlessly for equality
Yet I'm still judged by the colour
The lyrics of TROY KINGI's song "Colour Of My Skin" address themes of colonialism, racial inequality, and the struggle for justice and equality. The song highlights the injustices faced by indigenous people, specifically in New Zealand, by exploring the disparity between the privileges enjoyed by colonizers and the discrimination and marginalization faced by the indigenous community.
The opening lines, "The footings of your house sit upon a stolen wealth," symbolize the colonial foundations upon which modern society is built. The reference to "tall tales" and overlooked freedoms implies the erasure of indigenous history and the narratives of the oppressed. The next lines, "One people pushed out to make way for holy things; Another brought in to take care of future kings," touch upon the displacement of indigenous peoples and the subsequent exploitation of their labor.
TROY KINGI then expresses his frustration with the persistent judgment and discrimination faced by people of color, even in the face of the fight for equality carried out by their ancestors. The line, "Yet I'm still judged by the colour of my skin," highlights the enduring prejudice and racism that persists despite historical struggles for justice.
The song also touches on the importance of prioritizing the people over symbols of nationalism. The question, "What's more important the people or the flag?" challenges the audience to reflect on the true values and priorities of a society. The lyrics further criticize the blind eye turned to societal issues, represented by burning Nike products, while avoiding meaningful conversations about the deeper systemic problems.
Ultimately, "Colour Of My Skin" is a call for unity, empowerment, and the recognition of collective power. The chorus repeats the notion that money cannot be eaten, emphasizing the need to prioritize human welfare over material gain. The song encourages the audience to stand up, use their voices, and challenge the systems of power that perpetuate inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
The footings of your house sit
The foundation of your society is built
Upon a stolen wealth
Through the exploitation and theft of resources
Survived so long on tall tales passed down
Sustained through the perpetuation of false narratives
The history books always overlooked the
History books have consistently ignored
Freedoms that you took
The freedoms that you have taken advantage of
One people pushed out to make
One group of people displaced to create
Way for holy things
Space for sacred objects or ideals
Another brought in to take
Another group brought in to fulfill
Care of future kings
The responsibility of caring for future rulers
One day your empire will come
One day your dominant power will fade
Sinking into the sand
Disintegrating and losing influence
'Cos you're not for the land
Because you don't truly belong to this land
It's all about equity in the hand
True justice and fairness in distribution
When the final fish is caught and
When all resources are depleted and
All the rivers are gone
When all the sources of life are depleted
When the sky is beaten you'll finally
When the environment is destroyed, you will finally
See that money can't be eaten
Realize that wealth cannot provide sustenance
I know my ancestors were
I am aware that my predecessors were
Taken from other lands
Taken forcefully from their original homelands
Fought endlessly for equality
Engaged in relentless struggle for equal rights
Yet I'm still judged by the colour of my skin
However, I am still unfairly assessed based on my skin color
What's more important the people or the flag?
Which holds greater significance, the individual or the national symbol?
Go off and go burn your Nikes
Engage in meaningless acts of protest or rebellion
There's some super dark stuff that
There are some extremely troubling issues that
Nobody wanna talk about
Most people avoid discussing
As long as I got my 2nd amendment
As long as I have my constitutional right to bear arms
People killed while others watch
Individuals being murdered while bystanders observe
From golden clouds
From positions of privilege and wealth
Ain't ask for nothing but a chance
They didn't ask for anything except an opportunity
To make their mama proud
To bring honor and pride to their mothers
We are statistics now just numbers
We are reduced to mere statistics, just numerical data
In a native crowd
Within a community of indigenous people
I fight the greed so those who
I combat the selfishness in order for those who
Went before can get some peace
Came before me to find tranquility
Stand Up come on and raise 'em up
Take a stand and lift them up
Gotta be more common sense
There needs to be more practical reasoning
Then a nuclear defense
Than relying on nuclear warfare capabilities
It's power to the people
Empowering the people
'Cos we were all made equal
Because we are all inherently equal
The few at the top
The privileged few in positions of authority
Yes, we have to chop them off
Indeed, we must remove them from their positions
You got to use your voice
You must utilize your voice
Shout scream come make some noise
Express yourself loudly and boldly
We see the rich get richer
We observe the wealthy becoming wealthier
But we get clearer picture
Yet we gain a clearer understanding
We are the majority so here's some clarity
We constitute the majority, so let's clarify
United we are powerful
When we unite, we possess great strength
No monster could ever overthrow
No oppressive force can ever conquer
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