Hayley Westenra - Pokarekare Ana

[Edd25164605]

beautiful voice

[TheNunu2796]

such an angelic voice

[stevo4444]

The most beautiful and most talented singer in the world. :o)

[Karegador]

So true, so true.

[Siliven]

Oh I agree.

[seabrooker]

as for what it means I believe it is Maori for "marry me Seabrooker please" I can dream

[stjoeysked]

beautiful!

[pradoalen]

me encanta esta cancion....no conocia a la cantante pero me gusta....

[Alex4u]

i will order the pure album. i love some songs and she;s an amazing artist

[Halloween814]

wht does pokarekare ana mean anyways?

[StudioVibe]

It's an old New Zealand folk song. The first part of the song translates to

"Stormy are the waters of restless Waiapu

If you cross them, girl they will be calmed"

[TheNunu2796]

its a love song

[perpetual61]

I have this Song it's on her "Pure" Cd and she was 17 when this was released. She is now 22 and getting Better with each Year.

[space3332]

hayley westenra is so gorgeous. i love her hair color. i love her voice so much. her music and this song. gorgeous figure. Only 22 years old. space3332.

[apizeno]

Tiene una voz angelical, como pocos cantantes esto si es arte te llega a lo mas profundo gracias Hayley por tu voz

[davidsquall351]

She's a Freakin' Siren........but a good one.

[alexnel]

sweet! and nostalgic! fantastic song

[Artisdana]

poor kare

[Johno1863]

This song has made me ,HAYLEYCRAZY.

[Fiochan1]

why is some of her videos i cant buy online, i like this one allot but i wunder why i cant by this version on itunes, i bought all her songs there

[1truffel]

Download this song first to realplayer. You have to buy the realplayer pro, but if you do so you can concert the flv files to your ipod.

[rugbymidland]

sublime

[Rocklobsterport]

"Serene" is the right word to describe how I feel about this song. Hayley said the background story of this song was a tragedy. Never mind......... She sucessfully delivered Pokarekare Ana to the world. Thanks for sharing this clip.

[DTAPIAG]

The Maori language sound like Rapa Nui Language of Easter Island.

[Fiochan1]

why cant we post it somewere else. i want this on myspace and facebook. can u embend it please.. man its not like its the year 2000. o something. all love to share this videos with others then just and blodg

[Johno1863]

enchanting video, Enchanting Song, ENCHANTING HAYLEY ...

[4Shadower]

Filmed at Cathedral Cove, NZ.

[paudsIre]

From Ireland.....we know it aint Celtic but the melodies are so close and yet we coundnt be further away......God Bless the Maori's and their ancient culture......

[BrillianceIsForever]

They're not that ancient, Maoris only have a history of around 200 years.......... Their ancestry can be traced back to Taiwan.

[beanybo0]

I think maybe they meant that Maori had no formal written language, ((but there were other methods such as carvings etc)) until 200 years ago so its hard to really know anything for sure..

[3192kiwigal]

Its not Hawiian, Spanish, or Celtic, It's Maori! I know this as i live in new zealand and that is where Halyley comes from, this is a very famous Maori song here, from way back.

[feefeeespanya]

this is maori the native language of new zealand, this aint no celtic you fools!

[Fiochan1]

thank u, thats the word i needed to ay. well now i now what it is. thanks

[beautifulawa]

Hahahaha...... thats funny...!!!

[mystore2708]

voice of an angel..

[ricovanderlande]

so beautiful

[lunescent2007]

I love this version of the song, with the guitar interlude instead of the choir. Does anyone know if she ever released this version on a CD?

[HayleyWestenraFan95]

I was born in christchurch the same as Hayley and my mother always sung this to me as a child. I left when i was 6 months of age.

I want to go back to my traditional hometown

[Bluebelle9289]

She is beautiful and she sings beautifully.

[gregorius1972]

I love this song!!!!!!!!!

[freefliercrash]

Notice that when she is laying on the ground in the beginning, her hair is PERFECT. How did she manage that? ;-)

I love this song on Endless Ocean.

[season4dreaming]

I love this version more than than any other!

[kazooie1404]

aqui podemos observar las maravillas que hace dios... una voz exquisita...una mujer hermosa... y una carrera magnifica!

[illsueya99]

I really love how this song has been spread nationwide, not just for us Kiwis, and, even though it is in Maori, people know about it!

[season4dreaming]

I'm Canadian and I love this song.

[illsueya99]

A perfect example. : )

[noyoublow]

why wouldnt canadians love this song?

[season4dreaming]

Yea I agree! I'm from Ont!

[apemansmerc]

her voice is amazingly clear and strong. angelic sounding. beautiful.

[cecilthepaladin]

I should be that shipwrecked guy that she wakes up. Hayley Westenra is absolutely gorgeous.

[littleyellowgrl48]

I always think she's saying my name in this song.

[Bubbleboy334]

What is this song about?

[indah007]

This is a song from New Zealand - traditional to the native Maori of our country. The words express the love of the woman for her warrior partner.

[desert0909]

She has the voice of an angel!:D

She actually made me late to my promotion.I almost got fired when i told everyone about it. XDAnd i stilled played her sweet voice at work.

[TechnoTwilight]

She knows this language as she is a new zealander! New zealand famous singers probably have to do a silly maori song

[MTERM775]

shes got a really good voice!!!

[metalligirl]

Her voice is really beautiful! I'm speechless

[munchkinXD]

Pokarekare ana, nga wai o Waiapu

Whiti atu koe hine, marino ana e

E hine e, hoki mai ra, ka mate ahau i te aroha e.

Tuhituhi taku reta, tuku atu taku riingi

Kia kite to iwi, raruraru ana e.

E hine e, hoki mai ra, ka mate ahau i te aroha e.

[ravadkt]

how do you know speaking that language?

[indah007]

The language of the song is Maori - native to New Zealand . English is the dominant language of New Zealand but most true New Zealanders know the Maori words of this song. It is amazing that this song is sung by not only most New Zealand singers but also by almost every other singer who comes to New Zealand.

It is a beautiful song.

[MrWeatherdude1984]

Beautiful angelic voice from a beautiful girl, with a unique voice. Hayley can never ever be replaced.

[drakian]

Love this song; just hate the stupid commercials youtube is putting up!

[season4dreaming]

Agreed!

[ravadkt]

I want to learn that language!!!!it must be interesting!!

[FrancescaVip]

what about talk this song?

[shelldogg2]

Just was in NZ for a school trip, the best time of my life. This song will always remind me of NZ.

[jaredisawesome1]

i love new zealand

[mixitup1321]

To Miria Tai , this song will always remind me of the love i have for you and how you touched my heart , you were and will always be my one true love . 4 EVER AND A DAY + 1 .

I LOVE YOU XXX

[melmcc77]

Makes me proud to be a kiwi!!!

[ipaythursday]

It's not an Hawaiian song, it's Maori.

You need to get over it and just enjoy Hayley's beautiful voice singing a lovely song. Hayley can sing the telephone book and it would still sound gorgeous.

[kinahead]

Hayley's Maori pronunciation is almost perfect. If there is a flaw it is that she doesn't sing enough Maori songs. She is a credit to all NZers. Te mutunga ke o te pai (the pinnacle of excellence).

[alwaysturtles]

If you don't actually know what culture/language the song is in, maybe you shouldn't make judgements on whether she should sing it (not meaning to sound nasty with that comment btw :D) The song is part of both Maori and kiwi culture, and I think she does them proud

[glorydance2]

There is a saying... better to keep your mouth shut and be thought of as stupid... than open your mouth and remove all doubt

The song is not Hawaiian, get an education, it is Maori. sheeshh ignorance

[Bluebelle9289]

You could just say the language in the song is Maori instead of being rude and condescending.

[princeofdawn2]

no it isnt

[bzylizzy]

STUNNING..

[ravadkt]

oh my God really good!!!

I liked!!

comprimentos do brasil!!!

uhhhhhhhhhhh!!

[Brielle90000000]

I love you Miss Westenra

[scrumble98]

this is so beautiful im almost crying

:"') : D

[scrumble98]

this is beautiful my girl guide unit has to sing this in about 3 weeks it is lovely

my mum is from new zeland and knows it off by heart

[meirule]

so beautiful.

i absolutely love this song.

and her voice just amazing.

:O

[DeidaraIsHot154]

I envy her kids...being sung lullabyes by an angelic voice...

[lonnierogers]

I envy her future children, getting to be lullabyed by this angel.

[TheAlmighyShia]

her songs are pretty. First heard this in the game Endless Ocean. All the songs are her, i believe.

[twilightobsessivefan]

so did i! :D

[pinkimerz1]

i love her, that song used to be on tv here.

oh thats the cove from narnia prince caspian.

[kyoya1128gardener]

すごくきれいな歌声、溶けそう

[Gman3thousand]

Hey guys before you thumbs down, it's actually a compliment. ;)

[syberfairie]

Her voice is of an angle, it is such a sad and peaceful song, beautiful.

[kitteyandkat]

her voice is pretty granted

but its SOOO processed in the music videos

it kinda pisses me off

[xxr4ng3bull3txx]

What a song bird so pure a song to gladden the heart.

[kazooie1404]

Que hermosa voz tiene esta hermosa!!! mujer...

[made2bdiffrent]

I love this song. such a sweet voice