Te Putorino - na Hirini Melbourne

A wonderful deep song with layers of meaning - Written by Hirini Mebourne It tells the story of the goddess of the moths who is also the goddess of our traditional flute music Hine Rakatauri (hence the flute references in the video) the first verse basically says Here is the flute (or coccoon symbolically) of Rakautauri the goddess of flutes and moths and transformation...Hanging dangling in the branches It is a symbolic metaphor of our own lives seeking transformation the second verse says It is the eco-location song of the moth resonating outwardly searchingly this is the symbolic metaphor of our own lives sending our signals of attraction for all that our heart and souls desire in ife the last verse speaks of the brevity of life The heart rending throb of lamentation lonelily murmurs for the beloved ones now departed the animal has little time to seek and search and find love ... and though for the briefest of moments that love alone more than ensures a species survival but enriches life with the miracle and grace of LOVE.. much indeed like our own lives...and symbolically says - life is hard and often frought with insurmountable challenges but love when found makes life worthwhile no matter how brief - so we should follow our bliss...and let the song of our hearts sing forth in attraction bringing to us all of our hearts desires for happiness and joy and bliss Te putorino a raukatauri Iri piri runga peka e Kei roto o Te puhi O Te tangi Korowhitawhita e! Te tangi hotuhotu Mokemoke Mo te tau Kua rere nei Te tangi hotuhotu Mokemoke Mo te tau Kua rere nei Mo te tau Kia rere nei This version is being performed by the Wellington City Hospital Health Community Waiata Group