The song is a tribute to “Pere Te Auahi” (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
November 2023
Release Date
Official Tahitian 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
Oration
‘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
English Translation
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Mehura of “Pere Te Auahi” by Vaheana
The song “Pere Te Auahi” was composed for the Vaheana dance group that competed at the Hura Tapairu 2023 in the Mehura category and placed 3rd.
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Lyrics “Pere Te Auahi” in the video
Traduction en français par l’auteur
Intro (x3)
Voici Pele, déesse du feu
A l’humeur irascible
Déesse du feu sacré
Transmets-nous ton essence divine
Transmets-nous ton essence divine
De par ta beauté et ta force
Namaka est envieuse de toi
De par ta beauté et ta force
Namaka est envieuse de toi
Navigue, navigue sur cet océan sombre
Cherche une terre de vie
De Tahiti vers les îles Hawai’i
Accompagnée par Kamohoali’i, Dieu des requins
Navigue, navigue sur cet océan sombre
Cherche une terre de vie
De Tahiti vers les îles Hawai’i
Navigue, navigue, ô Pele
Pele, ô Pele
Reviens, reviens-nous
Oration
Pele apparût depuis les cendres,
L’éclaire et le tonnerre,
Du volcan et de la lave
Sa lave coule vers sa terre natale
Tahiti la grande à la brume dorée!
Pele continuera à vivre dans le volcan de Kilauea
Pour l’éternité
Pele continuera à vivre dans le volcan de Kilauea
Pour l’éternité
Jusqu’à la fin des temps
Outro (x2)
Pele, ô Pele
Reviens, reviens-nous
Ô Pele
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