Summary
The song is a tribute to Pere (known as Pele in Hawaiian culture), the goddess of fire, celebrated for her beauty, strength and fiery temper. She embodies the sacred power of volcanic energy and resilience. The lyrics recount her journey across the Pacific Ocean, from Tahiti to Hawai‘i, alongside Kamohoali‘i, the god of sharks, in search of a new land of life.
Pere’s story is one of rebirth and transformation, as she rises from ashes, lightning and volcanic eruptions. Her lava flows symbolize her deep connection to her native Tahiti, shrouded in golden mist. Ultimately, the song honors Pere’s eternal presence in Kilauea, the Hawaiian volcano, where her spirit endures as a powerful force of nature and life.
Raumata Tetuanui
Songwriter
Raumata | Roger Tetuanui
Composer | Arrangement
Raumata Tetuanui
Singer
Lyrics – Pere te auahi
Intro (x3)
‘O Pere te auahi
E riri haere noa
Ruahine no te ahi mo’a e
Tu’u mai to mana e
Tu’u mai to mana e
No to’oe ruperupe e to’oe na puai
‘Ino’ino a’e ra ‘o Namaka
No to’oe ruperupe e to’oe na puai
‘Ino’ino a’e ra ‘o Namaka
‘A fano, ‘a fano atu na te moana uriuri
‘A ‘imi i te fenua ora
Mai Tahiti mai e tae roa atu i te Fenua Vaihi
‘Ape’e hia e Kamohoali’i e, e te ma’o nui
‘A fano, ‘a fano atu na te moana uriuri
‘A ‘imi i te fenua ora
Mai Tahiti mai e tae roa atu i te Fenua Vaihi
‘A fano,‘a fano e Pere e
E Pere e, ‘e Pere e
A ho’i mai, a ho’i mai na
Orero
‘Ua fa mai o Pere mai roto mai i te rehu
Te uira e te patiri
Te mou’a ahi e te ahi’ura
E tahe nei tona ahi’ura i te pae o tona ‘ai’a
‘O Tahiti Nui mare’are’a
E ora a ‘o Pere te auahi i Kilauea
A taua e a hiti noa atu
E ora a ‘o Pere te auahi i Kilauea
A taua e a hiti noa atu
A taua e a hiti noa atu
Outro (x2)
E Pere e, e Pere e
A ho’i mai, a ho’i mai na
E Pere e
Mehura by Vaheana at Hura Tapairu 2023
The song was composed for the Vaheana dance group that competed at the Hura Tapairu 2023 in the Mehura category and placed 3rd.
Lyrics in video
English Translation
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