Shepherds Reign - Ala Mai - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

'Ala Mai' (Awaken) by Shepherds Reign | New music video out now

Made with the support of NZ On Air

Music video produced by Bahador Borhani from Studio B
Director, CGI, DOP, Editor - Bahador Borhani
Patupaiarehe - Katie Isla Middleton-Tansey
Percussionists - Japeth Vaoa, Raana Paterson

Mixing - Zorran Mendonsa Productions
Mastering - Jens Bogren @ Fascination Street Studios

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ALA MAI (AWAKEN)

VERSE 1
Ua matou omai nei ma le fa'aaloalo lava,
(We've come before you with all due respect,)
mana'omia lava le tou fesoasoani mai.
(We are in need of your guidance.)
Ua sauni le matou 'au e o i atunu'u 'ese
(Our team has assembled and are ready to venture out into the world)
e fa'aali le mana o polenisia uma.
(to show the power of all Polynesians.)
Fa'atasi mai nai tatou tu'ua.
(Our ancestors, be one with us.)

CHORUS
Ala maia tatou o. Ua tumu matou i lou toto.
(Awaken and journey with us. We are filled with your blood.)
A tu fa'atasi o tatou tagata,
(When our people stand together,)
e filemu ai le lalolagi atoa.
(the whole world will be at peace.)

VERSE 2
Ua faigata le mea ua o'o ai le olaga nei.
(Life around the world has become difficult.)
O ta'ita'i ese'ese ua punitia le latou va'ai.
(Leaders of the world are blinded.)
Ae tatou o loa tu fa'atasi e fa'aali ai
(But join us and stand together so we can show the world)
o polenisia lea. Faafifilemu mea.
(we are Polynesians. Bring peace to the world.)
Fa'atasi mai nai tatou tua'a.
(Our ancestors, be one with us.)

CHORUS
Ala maia tatou o. Ua tumu matou i lou toto.
(Awaken and journey with us. We are filled with your blood.)
A tu fa'atasi o tatou tagata,
(When our people stand together,)
e filemu ai le lalolagi atoa.
(the whole world will be at peace.)

BRIDGE
Sauni mai. Tu fa'atasi mai.
(Prepare yourselves. Stand together with us.)
Aua le fefe. Aua le pala'ai.
(Do not be scared. Do not be afraid.)
Tatou o e fa'aali le lalolagi le mana o polenisia.(Journey with us to show the world the power of Polynesia.)
Tasi sau.
(One come.)
Lua sau.
(Two come)
Tolu sau.
(Three come)
Fa sau.
(Four come)

CHORUS
Ala maia tatou o. Ua tumu matou i lou toto.
(Awaken and journey with us. We are filled with your blood.)
A tu fa'atasi o tatou tagata,
(When our people stand together,)
e filemu ai le lalolagi atoa.
(the whole world will be at peace.)

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[SaganTheKhajiit]

The good thing about music is that you don't need to understand the lyrics to feel the intensity of the instrumentals and the emotion of the vocals.

[mrrevolution]

Metal doesn't need a common language. Metal IS the common language. Damn, that's amazing!

[mark-vic]

I was not looking for a Maori/Polynesian band today, but I'm glad I found it.

[Haekeldrachen]

Dope. Sometimes the algorythms reveals real gems on YouTube.

[GlenNeilson-oc]

Love the drumming at the start. Letting it shine by its self for a time was a nice tuch.

[silomayne]

I don't understand a word, but I'm ready to go into battle with these dudes!

[frozenbride]

You won't believe but right now I'm attending my very first pop concert in my life (a favor to my teenage daughter) and I stand here in the corner with earplugs and listen to this track to get good vibes 😬🤘🏼

[Whatthechuckttv]

Thank you, YouTube Gods for putting this front and center on my page. While I have absolutely NO idea what's being said I'm good with that. That's the beauty of music. Words aren't required. You can feel every word of this song and it's intense. I love hearing music like this from other parts of the world outside of the US and Europe

[bluecollarhero]

THIS is Tribal metal. Period. We are all one in spirit. One tribe. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[Honmatres]

Just in time for Samoan Language week! Manuia le vaiaso ole Gagana Samoa! Mālo le tauivi ma le taumafai Shepherds Reign!

[mmars]

From "who are these guys ?" to "OMG, how could I live without their music ?!?!" in less than five minutes.

[-Vitalis-]

As a Borknagar fan, I like highly melodic instrumentals/vocals with a nice touch of "folkish rawness."
This band has it all. And I'm impressed (and somehow, honoured) they sing in their traditional language. Very powerful.

Greetings from Mexico.

[EiskalteLady-uc]

Man muss den Text nicht verstehen um Stärke, Kraft aus dem Song ziehen zu können, grandios, danke ❤️❤️❤️

[MetalBlasting]

Whats with the sudden surge of these absolute bangers, I am absolutely for it.

[kesilame]

Samoan metal ... wow ... this is out of this world. Don't understand the language though the sound is familiar and that's what matters.
Cheers from Papua New Guinea.

[YvoKleijkers]

This is how music is supposed to be. You don't need to understand the language to understand the music! But Samoan is made for metal!

[walkingturtle]

As a 44 year old white dude I don't even know what they're saying but this band rocks harder than anything I've heard would pay very good money to see a concert

[IslandTryp]

Growing up in the United States, born in Hawaii, I didn't grow up with my other 6 siblings nor raised by my parents. My grandparents took me to Oklahoman when I was 6 months old. I became a Metalhead at the age of 10 in 1987. I got my first 🎸 when I was 12. Started my first band in December 1993 when I was in high school (9th grade). Jammed in Metal bands for 25 years until July 2018. Got to open for some Big Bands when they came through Oklahoma City over the years. Some of the funniest times in my life playing in metal bands over the years that I will always cherish. And it makes me really happy to see fellow Usos in the South Pacific melting faces and representing our culture. 🇦🇸🇼🇸 You guys make me very proud. 🤘🏾🤘🏾

[AmericasTeamAdventure]

The drummer deserves a Grammy for this performance!

[ercerc]

This randomly popped up while I was listening to Nordic Folk music. This just kicks ass. Great work guys, you have another fan.