We Belong by Te Matatini (feat. Corrella & L.A.B)
‘We Belong’ is the brand new waiata created especially for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025. Commissioned by Te Matatini, the official song has been created by Corrella and L.A.B, a song which emphasises the collective strength and spiritual unity represented by the event and the host iwi.
The biennial Te Matatini national kapa haka festival is the largest celebration of Māori performing arts excellence in the world. ‘We Belong’ will serve as the soundtrack to this installment of Te Matatini.
Written and recorded in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington and Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, the waiata is a collaboration between two of New Zealand’s most popular acts, Corrella and L.A.B.
Tracklist
| 1. | Te Matatini (feat. Corrella & L.A.B) - We Belong | 3:35 |
Lyrics
WE BELONG -LYRICS
Aie (x4)
People it’s the season,
all our stories told, that make us who we are.
It’s a feeling, running through you (Te ihi, the wana)
Will you come and share with me
E nga matatini.
Coz we’re right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we belong
I said I’m ready
Te matatini is calling
Pulling me closer to you
I see you waiting for me
With your arms right open
People of the mountain
Coz we’re right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we be
long
Right where we belong
Aie (x3)
Te kāhui maunga
Te kāhui tipua
Te kāhui wairua
People of of the mountains
People of the forefathers
People of the spirits
Oh
Te kāhui maunga (people of the mountains)
Te kāhui tipua (people of the forefathers)
Te kāhui wairua (people of the spirits)
Coz were right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we belong
Coz were right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we belong
Right where we belong
Credits
Vocals: Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B)
Vocals: Pipiwharauroa Campbell (Corrella)
Vocals: Ngawaiwera Campbell (Corrella)
Produced by Lee Prebble, Paddy Hill, Christian Tjandrawinata
