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Meri Kirihimete

by Erny Belle

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Erny Belle returns before the end of the year for the release of a very special Christmas song, ‘Meri Kirihimete’. Equal parts elegant and tongue-in-cheek, Erny Belle welcomes us to her world of an Aotearoa Christmas.

"It has only been in recent years that I have come to embrace Christmas as a ritualistic celebration of love, having spent much of my teenage hood with a repulsed attitude towards its capitalistic, consumerist and religious ploys. I have come to adore the tacky aesthetics and festivities in a childlike way. I wanted to make a Maori-ana Christmas song, quite purely for the entertainment and humour I find in this niche ritual. I believe in love". — Erny Belle

lyrics

Close your eyes and picture that I'm there
I'll be home to share a meal, my dear (a meal)
It's been a hell of a year 
And I've barely seen ya 
But it won't be long
Deck the halls, we'll sing our favourite song

Bum ba dum bum ba da dum bum 
Ba dum bum ba da dum bum
Ba dum bum ba da dum bum 

Hang your boots, it's time to settle down
The northern stars are shining bright tonight
I'll be waiting for you by the shore
Sea bird, do you feel the love this Christmas?

And we'll drink 
Champagne 
Holiday 
Yes, it's Christmas
Meri Kirihimete 

Champagne 
Holiday 
Yes, it's Christmas
Meri Kirihimete 

Bum ba dum bum ba da dum bum 
Ba dum bum ba da dum bum 
Ba dum bum ba da dum bum 

Put your hands up in the air for Jesus

Bum ba dum bum ba da dum bum 
Ba dum bum ba da dum bum 
Ba dum bum ba da dum bum 

(Feast)

And we'll drink 
Champagne 
Holiday 
Yes, it's Christmas
Meri Kirihimete 

Champagne 
Holiday 
Yes, it's Christmas
Meri Kirihimete 

credits

released December 11, 2022
Thanks to everyone involved in this labour of love:

Erny Belle • Writing, Vocals & Tambourine
Tiare George Kelly • Guitar & Additional Lyrics
William Jackson • Drums
Kenny Sterling • Synth, Saxophone & Additional Lyrics
Navakatoa Tekela-Pule • Bass, Nylon Guitar & Vocals
Recorded by • Matt Hunter & Erny Belle
Mixed by • De Stevens
Mastered by • Chris Chetland
Recorded at • Sterling Studios

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Erny Belle Auckland, New Zealand

Erny Belle, is a singer-songwriter, based in Aōtearoa, New Zealand. Known for her debut alt-folk/country and Pacific pop- tinged album 'Venus Is Home', independently released in February of this year, following the release of singles ‘Burning Heaven’ and ‘Hell Hole’. ... more

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