Maisey Rika - Ruaimoko (ft Anika Moa)

Original paintings by Marcus Winter
CGI & compositing - Mikey Rockwell

Rū nui, rū roa
Riu nui, riu roa
Rua nui, rua roa
Te rū i riu
Te rū i te rua
Te rū i mokotia
Te riu i mokotia
Te rua i mokotia
Ruaimoko, Ruaimoko, Ruaimoko

Ka tanuku koa te tihi o Aorangi, ka tanuku
E rere rā taki atu taki mai ngā wai o Waitaki, e rere rā
E rere rā taki mai ngā waipuke i aku kamo, e rere rā

Aku kura ki te hau
Nāku i tiki i te pōuriuri
I te pō tangotango
I a Hinemanuhiri, i a Ruaimoko
E tuki rā i te whēnua

Nā Te Kāhautu Maxwell i whakapākehātia.English translation by Te Kāhautu Maxwell

Causing earthquakes
Creating valleys
Creating caverns
Earthquakes creating valleys
Earthquakes creating caverns
The earthquake that tattooed the land
The valleys that tattooed the land
The caverns that tattooed the land
Ruaimoko God of earthquakes tattooer of the land

The summit of Aorangi has collapsed, has fallen
The waters of the Waitaki ebb and flow, likewise the tears of my eyes well fourth

The loved ones that I seek out in the darkest night
The never ending night of Hinemanuhiri
And where Ruaimoko resides whom shakes the land violently
credits
from Whitiora, released 28 September 2012
Te kaitito o ngā kupu: Te Kāhautu Maxwell
(Te Whakatōhea)
Te kaitito o te rangi: Maisey Rika
Ngā kaiwaiata: Anika Moa, Maisey Rika
Te kaiwhakarite i ngā pūoro: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper

[oscarmyers]

Maisey Rika is Grammy worthy! You are in our eyes !! Beautiful 💜

[atiustyle]

wonder how angels sound got to be like her

[dtfmaori]

Maisey, you should be moana in the Disney movie. Perfect fit, you reflect our connection with our surroundings and the way we share our wairua. You encompass maori and are a beautiful role model

[zenpowers]

Big up, Much love from Hawai'i. He pua laha 'ole kēia mele! (This song is a rare flower) Mahalo Nui Loa!

[marianasparrey]

even though i'm in Australia, when i listen to this song, it makes me feel like im back home. Loving this at the moment

[Bast]

I am completely in love with this song, it's sung so beautifully and the art is lovely.  <3

[abbyzehnder]

Maisey rika is grammy worthy you are in our eyes beautiful

[manawahinemaori]

The story of Ruaimoko always brings fourth tears of emotion burning and embedded within my heart

[astranger.]

Maisey and Anika this song reminds me of Anikas first songs when she started out something captivating when these women sing

[lskinn]

Such an amazing song n artist! Makes me proud to be islander!!

[johannaedmonds]

I have loved the voice of maisey rika and anika moa since i was a little baby

[teritoaperahama]

Ka Pai Maisey Rika he Pai to waiata he Pai😁, Ko Te Rito Aperahama tenei ko au Te potiki o Ranea Aperahama👍👍👍

[missshante]

Can't get this song out of my head... MY FAVOURITE SONG IN THE WORLD <3

[NewPatea]

I like the painting style and sepia colours as well as your beautiful singing Maisey and Anika... Ruaimoko has been rumbling around alot lately.

[haram]

Amazing song with an amazing video. The reflection within the song is breathtaking.

[dng]

I miss home so much. Cant believe the amount of lockdowns happening here in Australia. Stopping us from returning home. This whole covid thing is ridiculous now. I really feel for those who couldn't return home to say their last goodbyes to their whānau🥺. Kia ora maisey for making me feel like I'm home.

[serenityrhind]

kia orana i am te reo maori and i care about masiy rika and the rest of maori

[tearikiamiri]

Aue taue" tino reka to waita Maisey Kia Orana

[tartarugaviajera]

Thanks for Keeping native culture alive!! Love it!

[leticiamoraisneto]

That’s amazing! Thanks for my Maori friend that show me this...! Beautiful lyrics! Amor from Brasil! 💙