Ia vai noa by Papehau Seveno

“Ia vai noa” is a heartfelt Tahitian song celebrating love for the land, community and ancestors. It encourages strength, courage and unity, calling listeners to honor their heritage while caring for the island and embracing a brighter future. With its emotive lyrics and melodic sound, the song blends cultural pride with universal themes of resilience and connection.

Papehau
Songwriter

Papehau
Composer

Papehau
Singer

26 September 2025
Release Date

Official tahitian lyrics – Ia vai noa

Verse 1
Ua pa’ari au i ni’a i teie fenua
Ta’u i poihere
Ta’u i ‘atu’atu
Ta’u e fa’atura nei

O vau te tama, te tama mā’ohi
Arata’i i to’u nūna’a
I roto i te here

Chorus
A rohi, a fa’aitoito
(No to ‘oe ananahi, no to ‘oe ananahi
No to ‘oe, to ‘oe ananahi
A fa’a’ite i te mau tupuna
(I to ‘oe here, (i) to ‘oe fenua)
I to ‘oe here, (i) to ‘oe fenua

E he hoi e e’e e’e iau e ‘e he’e e (x2)

Verse 2
Ua fa’aro’o vau i te māuiui rahi
O te nātura, o te moana
O te mau manu o te reva

E to’u nūna’a, ei hau
A mau i to rima
No te ho’e orara’a ‘oa’oa

Chorus

Outro
A rohi, a fa’aitoito
A fa’a’ite i te mau tupuna

English Translation – Ia vai noa / May it last

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Traduction en français – Ia vai noa / Que cela dure

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The Artist

Learn more about the Artist, Papehau, from her Facebook page. There is also an interview in French about her success with the song “Au Manava” on Polyné s ie 1.

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