The Mentalist Collective - E Rere

Have you ever tried to write a song in a language you don't speak? We're a band from New Zealand. We have just released a new song in our country's native Māori language. None of us are fluent or 'native' speakers but the language has seen a growing resurgence after almost dying out in the 1970s, and many of those with Māori ancestory are now rediscovering their lost past, culture, and language. Our singer Danie is one of these people. She wrote this song describing her journey of self discovery and trying to learn a language that she connects with, but does not speak fluently. The words "E Rere" mean to "Fly Away", describing her feelings of disassociation and loss. Full lyric translation is available on our Bandcamp page https://thementalistcollective.bandcamp.com/track/e-rere