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"ANNEXATION"

Posted by Mana Kaleilani Caceres on January 29, 2009 at 3:22pm
"ANNEXATION" lyrics written by Mana Kaleilani Caceres, music by "Radical Rob" Onekeareleased in 2007 on Mana's 2nd CD, "I BE HAWAIIAN"GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.I’ve walked through this world and I know where I am from.I know about yesterday and I know what must be done.It can’t be done by me, and not just by you,You know together we must stand, because together we are true.You know I’m talking to Hawaiian (HAWAIIAN)This is our native land (STOLEN YESTERDAY)Take it back I say,You know I’m talking to Hawaiian (HAWAIIAN)This is our native land (STOLEN YESTERDAY)Take it back I say, you know I’m talking to Hawaiians.Annexation was the word they used a hundred years ago,They claimed they had to set us free, they had the things that we needed to know.So why not play the same old game and do the same things that they do,Lets annex back our sovereign land and take it back for me and you.You know I’m talking to Hawaiian (HAWAIIAN)This is our native land (STOLEN YESTERDAY)Take it back I say,You know I’m talking to Hawaiian (HAWAIIAN)This is our native land (STOLEN YESTERDAY)Take it back I say, you know I’m talking to Hawaiians.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP AND START FIGHTING,THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR IS IN I, AND I HAWAIIAN.SO BEFORE YOU TRY TO PUSH ME DOWN OR PUT ME IN MY PLACE,YOU BETTER COME CORRECT ‘CUZ IMA DIE FOR THIS PLACE.FAR TOO MANY YEARS HAVE GONE BY WHILE THEY HEWA,MY ‘AINA, MY KINGDOM, MY BLOOD AND NOW THEY’LL NEVA,EVA BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO DO THE THINGS THEY DO,TAKING ALL OUR HERITAGE, INVADING OUR SCHOOLSDEALING ON THE ‘AINA AND DIGGING UP THE BONES,ANOTHER ‘OHANA HERE WITH NO PLACE LEFT TO GO.SO A TO THE N TO THE N E X TO THE A T I O N,THEY STOLE FROM US, LETS TAKE IT BACK, I’LL FIGHT TO THE VERY END.You know I’m talking to Hawaiian (HAWAIIAN)This is our native land (STOLEN YESTERDAY)Take it back I say,You know I’m talking to Hawaiian (HAWAIIAN)This is our stolen land (STOLEN YESTERDAY)Take it back I say, you know I’m talking to Hawaiians.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UPAND FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.GET UP, GET UP, GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UP
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  • D. Kaipo Hanakeawe February 4, 2009 at 12:20am
    Words can't say it enough...your songs provoke action and attention to our struggle. I believe it is part of all our responsibility to make sure these words are heard by the masses. You could very well be the sound of our movement...the voice of our people...'Onipa'a!!!
  • Donna Burns February 3, 2009 at 9:07am
    I just sent Keala Kelly to your site. We will be talking today about doing a showing of NOHO HEWA in Wai'anae....after all. I guess I planted a seed that is now growing. I told her that Wai'anae is our hope...
    so proud of you and others coming forward...
    aloha you,
    Donna
  • Namaka'eha January 29, 2009 at 11:02pm
    Ever thought about doing a promotion with sauces? Spice up the moment! Let me know. Can help pay for some expenses!
  • Namaka'eha January 29, 2009 at 11:00pm
    hey, the main purpose is to send a message and you do it well from music! No worry, I listen to you tunes at your page with my daughters. I have it on my page too. The more I listen, the stronger the MANA! I saw a blog by Tane of events. Perhaps you can take a look and find useful information in there to use.

    LOL
  • Mana Kaleilani Caceres January 29, 2009 at 9:57pm
    'anake, the above lyrics is from a song that i wrote and recorded. so i give myself permission to alter it a bit to fit the current situation. i dont have any cd's right now or i'd send you one.... still waiting on my record label to send me more promo cd's. my 1st cd, with my song "couldn't take the mana" is only available on itunes and the 2nd one is on the shelves.
  • Namaka'eha January 29, 2009 at 9:37pm
    Yes, similar message. Perhaps with changing or adding to make it an original unless talk to the artist to add AKAKA BILL in there. The po'e, specifically the younger generation will benefit from hearing what the impact of the AKAKA BILL will have on everyone. Remember, we are not a tribe - never was and never will be! Tune it with music they like to rock too - with MANA!
  • Keline Kahau January 29, 2009 at 7:07pm
    aloha mana, my old friend you have oli the words right out of my mouth. I only hope all other kanaka see it the same way.
    aloha keline,Hawaiian Kingdom Government , Iolani hale
  • Mana Kaleilani Caceres January 29, 2009 at 3:26pm
    As i was listening to this track and typing the words out, it got my thinking about how this song is right on the money as far as the AKAKA BILL is concerned. The AKAKA BILL is trying to not only take away our freedom, but our very right to fight for that freedom. Today, we as Kanaka Maoli, we do not have our freedom. Imagine having to give up the very right to fight for that freedom? How is this even legal? You don't see them coming up with any new laws/bill making other races give up their right to stand up and fight..... just plain hewa.
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