Anei Rā Te Whānau
Wiremu and Jossie Kaa c. 1980
Lyrics
1. Anei rā te whānauO te whare orangaE tu tahi tātouKia kaha rāHere is the familyof the healing house;we will stand as oneso that we become strong.
Chorus Ka nui te aroha Mō nga mamae nui e, aue Ma te whakapono tatou E whiwhi oranga There is great sympathyfor the intense pain here, auebut we believewe will regain our health.
2. Kaua e matakuHe rangatira koeHapaitia te mauriMe te wairua Do not be afraid.You are of noble stockYour life force will be lifted upby your spirit.
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History
This is widely sung in New Zealand prisons and drug rehab centres.It is based on this theme song of the 1980 TV drama, "Prisoner."Similar Te Reo songs using the tune are E Tū Tautoko Noa and Tipu Ra Nga Uri, plus a Christian hymn I Was Once A Sinner. Information about Nanny Jossie and Koro Willie can be found here.