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‘Ōrureraa by Teiva LC

‘Ōrureraa” was written for the performance “Tuamo’o” by the group Hitireva, which was awarded at the Heiva i Tahiti 2024.

This song reflects a parent’s nostalgia and emotion as they witness their eldest child grow and follow dreams of their own. It explores generational identity within the Mā’ohi culture, the tension between ancestral traditions and modern life, and the pride felt in youthful rebellion. Through tenderness and reflection, the lyrics celebrate deep family bonds and cultural heritage across time.

Jacky Vetea Bryant
Songwriter

Teiva Le Moigne Claret
Composer

Teiva LC
Singer

12 July 2024
Release Date

Official Tahitian Lyrics – ‘Ōrureraa

Verse 1 (x2)
‘Auē e tā’u ipo mamāe
E ‘ere ho’i mai te reira
Ta’u i māna’ona’o noa na nō ‘oe
Tei hea roa ta māua moe
Mai tō tōra’a i to metua vahine
‘Inaha, e moe e roa tā ‘oe
Te tahi ia ‘oto’otoraa ‘o na maua

Verse 2
‘Auēuē e ta’u tupuna iti ē
Ei aha tō a’au e ‘arepurepu
I te mā’ohiraa o teie u’i mā’ohi
E tau ‘apī tōna parau
Mai ia ‘oe i faa’oru’oru noa na
‘Ōrureraa i tō vai ‘apīraa

Chorus (x2)
E tō ‘oe pārahiraa tā’ue’ue
‘Ahiri, e pārahiraa tupuna ānei
Mai tō Omai

Verse 2

Chorus (x2)

Outro
‘Auē e tā’u ipo mamāe
E ‘ere ho’i mai te reira
Ta’u i māna’ona’o noa na nō ‘oe

Traduction en français par l’auteur

Ô mon bien-aimé
Je n’avais pas ainsi imaginé
En attendant ta venue au monde
Que sont devenus nos rêves de parents?
Logés dans le placenta maternel
Te voici à présent avec tes rêves d’autres choses
Qui nous rendent nostalgique

Ah là là mon très cher ainé
Que ton âme ne soit point bouleversée
Par l’identité de ma génération de mā’ohi
Nous vivons notre temps présent
Mais tu as été aussi très fier
Révolté dans ton plus jeune âge

Avec ta chaise à bascule
A-t-elle existé chez nos ancêtres?
Au temps révolu de “Omai”

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