Tahitian Lyrics

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  • Lamepa Ora by Lahaina

    Lamepa Ora by Lahaina

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    Songwriter

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    Composer

    Lahaina Johnston
    Singer

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    Release date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Lamepa Ora

    Verse 1
    E reo pi’i ho’i teie
    Ia ‘oe e to’u nuna’a
    A rohi te ‘imi i te ora
    No ‘oe i roto i teie ao

    Verse 2
    A mau te here i roto i to mafatu
    Aore ‘oe e taiva fa’ahou
    Te mani’i nei te roimata no ‘oe
    No ‘oe e to’u nuna’a māohi e

    Pre-Chorus
    Te farara nei te mata’i
    I ni’a i to ‘oe fenua

    Chorus
    A mau te lamepa ora
    E te nuna’a e
    Ta te atua i pupu mai
    I roto i tō rima
    Ia vai noa te aroha
    I ni’a ia ‘oe
    Ia vai noa e ‘amuri noa tu

    Verse 2
    Pre-Chorus
    Chorus

    Outro
    Ia vai noa e ‘amuri noa tu

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  • Te Mā’ohi by Hala’i Ali’i Hatitio

    Te Mā’ohi by Hala’i Ali’i Hatitio

    “Te Mā’ohi” is a wake-up call to the Polynesian people, denouncing the drift away from identity, traditions and language, sacrificed to pride, modernity and imitation. The song urges awareness and a return to one’s roots, ancestral culture and deep identity, while there is still time.

    Motiha Hatitio
    Songwriter

    Motiha Hatitio
    Composer

    Hala’i Ali’i Hatitio
    Singer

    6 December 2025
    Release date

    Official tahitian lyrics – Te Mā’ohi

    Verse 1
    Henua teie i mua ia’u
    Ua riro i te uira o te roro
    Teie tau e te Mā’ohi
    Te hahi noa atu ra ho’i taua
    Te rave a te te’ote’o

    Verse 2
    Peu teie i mua ia’u
    Ua naro tona rave ra’a
    Reo teie ta’u i ha’aro’o na
    Ua ‘āno’ino’i i teie tau
    Te rave a te teitei

    Chorus
    Ua horo tāpapa ‘oe i te mea ‘ōhie
    Ma te huri tua i ta ‘oe peu Mā’ohi
    Ua rahi roa ta ‘oe tipe’e ra’a
    Taui roa to taua huru e te Mā’ohi
    A nānā, (e) taime tano paha teie
    A ho’i i roto i ta ‘oe peu Mā’ohi

    Speech
    E te tama mā’ohi e
    A ho’i maira i te papa nei
    A tu e a tu

    Verse 1
    Verse 2
    Chorus x2

    Outro
    A nānā, (e) taime tano paha teie
    A ho’i i roto i ta ‘oe peu Mā’ohi
    A ho’i i roto i ta ‘oe peu Mā’ohi

    English translation – Te Mā’ohi

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    The Artist – Hala’i Ali’i Hatitio

    Hala’i Ali’i Hatitio is Motiha Hatitio’s son. “Moemoeā hope’a” is one of his other songs. Listen to more of the Artist’s song via his YouTube channel.

    Traduction par l’Auteur-Compositeur

    Terre Mère,

    Je te vois t’éloigner, emportée par les écrans.
    Aujourd’hui, Peuple Māohi,
    Nous dérivons, loin de la route tracée par nos ancêtres car nous avons laissé parler notre orgueil.

    Notre Culture, nos traditions se perdent.
    Elles ne sont plus celles transmises par nos anciens.
    Notre langue se perd, se mélange car nous avons laissé parler notre orgueil.

    “Tu cours, tu te presses vers le chemin le plus facile, tournant le dos à ta culture, tes traditions.
    Tu as voulu copier, devenir comme lui.”
    Peuple māohi, nous avons tellement changé.

    “Regarde, observe, il est peut-être encore temps de revenir à notre identité.”

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  • A Ti’aturi by Raumata (ft. Maoake Tuahine)

    A Ti’aturi by Raumata (ft. Maoake Tuahine)

    “Trust” or “A Ti’aturi” is a message of strength and faith, encouraging trust through pain, doubt and darkness. It reminds listeners to trust God and its love, to stay grateful and to move forward with courage, wisdom and love.

    Douglas Tuahine
    Songwriter

    Douglas Tuahine
    Composer

    Raumata
    (ft. Maoake Tuahine    )
    Singer

    29 January 2020
    Release Date

    Official Tahitian Lyrics – A Ti’aturi

    Verse 1
    No ‘oe teie hīmene
    Fa’aro’o mai, ia haere i mua
    No ‘oe teie ‘aropito
    A ti’aturi tō ‘oe terera’a
    ‘Āmui mai te ‘utuāfare
    Te mau hoa tāpiri mai
    A fa’aitoito
    Ua ‘ite ‘oe te pūai o te here to te manahope

    Chorus
    A ti’aturi, noatu e māuiui
    A ti’aturi, noatu e pa’ari
    A ti’aturi, noatu te pōiri
    A ti’aturi, te Atua a turu mai
    A ti’aturi, noatu te roimata
    A ti’aturi, noatu te vai mata
    A ti’aturi, noatu te pape mata
    A ti’aturi, te Atua pāruru mai

    Verse 2
    Ia ‘ore ai tō ‘oe ma’i
    Ha’amana’o te mau tae’ae ato’a
    A hiro’a no teie ora
    Ha’amaita’ira’a no teie ao
    A hi’o atu
    A fa’aru’e teie mana’o hepohepo
    A ti’aturi
    A rave te parau pa’ari e te here o te Atua

    Chorus (x2)

    Outro
    No ‘oe teie hīmene
    Fa’aro’o mai, ia haere i mua

    Words from Douglas Tuahine

    He dedicated this song to those who went through difficult time like he did. Life is the most beautiful gift. Enjoy it to the fullest, for the Eternal, though a mystery, watches over us each day. “God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.”

    About Raumata

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    English Translation by the artist

    This song is for you
    Listen to it in order to go forward
    This fight is yours
    Put your trust in this path
    Let’s gather, family
    Friends, let’s gather
    Be brave, you are aware of the Almighty’s love

    Persevere, even if it hurts
    Persevere, even if it’s difficult
    Persevere, despite the darkness
    Persevere, dear God help me
    Persevere, despite the tears (x3)
    Persevere, dear God protect me

    Once your pain healed
    Remind yourself of the people that were here for you
    Be grateful for your life
    It is each day’s blessing
    Do not look anymore
    Throw away these negative thoughts
    Persevere, keep the speech of wiseness and love
    That the Lord gave you

    Traduction en français par l’artiste

    Cette chanson est pour toi
    Écoute là afin d’aller de l’avant
    Ce combat est le tien
    Aie confiance en ton chemin
    Unissons-nous, famille
    Amis, rassemblons-nous
    Courage, tu connais la puissance de l’amour du tout puissant

    Aie confiance, même si ça fait mal
    Aie confiance, même si c’est difficile
    Aie confiance, malgré l’obscurité présente
    Aie confiance, mon dieu aide-moi
    Aie confiance, malgré les larmes
    Aie confiance, mon dieu protège moi

    Une fois ton mal guéri
    Rappelle-toi des personnes qui étaient là pour toi
    Prends conscience de la vie
    C’est la bénédiction du jour
    Ne regarde plus
    Rejette toutes ces mauvaises pensées
    Aie confiance, Garde uniquement les paroles de sagesse et l’amour que le seigneur t’a donné

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  • E Ruaragi by Teiho Tetoofa

    E Ruaragi by Teiho Tetoofa

    This song is a poetic tribute to Ruaragi, the Queen and warrior of nature. It celebrates the harmony between land, ocean, wind and sky, portraying nature as a living, sacred force revered by the world and the birds alike, even in times of darkness.

    Nukutea Ferrand
    Songwriter

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Composer

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Singer

    27 July 2020
    Release date

    Official Pa’umotu Lyrics – E ruaragi

    Verse 1
    ‘Ā’ahiata i teie taime
    ‘A ti’a i nia te mau hoa
    Ua ao i teie nei

    Verse 2
    Te fā maira te māramarama
    E ua ta’oto nei te ru’i
    E mahana ‘api teie

    Chorus
    Te ao māohi (Pōrīnetia) i te po’ipo’i
    Nā te hupe to’eto’e
    ‘E āfa’i te no’ano’a
    No to ‘oe mau nātura
    Tō’u ‘āi’a ua ara ‘oe
    ‘Āruera’a ‘o na’u e
    Ua nānati ho’i ‘oe tō te ao nei

    Verse 3
    Ta’i vevo rā
    Te mau manu iti
    Tapa’o no te ‘oa’oa
    ‘E mahana ‘api teie

    Chorus (x2)

    Verse 3

    Chorus

    Outro
    Eee he eee

    The Artist

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    Traduction en français par l’artiste

    Couplet
    Le chant de la nature se répand
    S’étendant sur l’ile entière
    Ruaragi demeure au-delà du jour
    Quand ici-bas le monde s’assombri

    Le vent souffle
    Depuis l’Est le Nord et le Sud
    Ruaragi Reine de la nature
    Que le monde implore

    Refrain
    La terre chante
    L’océan danse
    Ruaragi Reine de la nature
    Que les oiseaux vénèrent/ admirent

    Du plus haut des cieux
    Et le monde ici-bas
    Où l’obscurité demeure
    Ruaragi guerrière de la nature
    Que les oiseaux vénèrent/ admirent

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  • Pōrīnetia i te po’ipo’i by Angelo

    Pōrīnetia i te po’ipo’i by Angelo

    “Pōrīnetia i te po’ipo’i” celebrates the awakening of Polynesia at dawn. As night fades and daylight appears, nature comes alive with dew, fragrance and birdsongs. It is a hymn of praise to the land and its people, honoring their deep connection to nature, joy and renewal. The morning symbolizes hope, gratitude and the promise of a new day.

    Michel Poroi
    Songwriter

    Michel Poroi
    Composer

    Angelo Neuffer
    Singer

    1991
    Release date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Pōrīnetia i te po’ipo’i

    Verse 1
    ‘Ā’ahiata i teie taime
    ‘A ti’a i nia te mau hoa
    Ua ao i teie nei

    Verse 2
    Te fā maira te māramarama
    E ua ta’oto nei te ru’i
    E mahana ‘api teie

    Chorus
    Te ao māohi (Pōrīnetia) i te po’ipo’i
    Nā te hupe to’eto’e
    ‘E āfa’i te no’ano’a
    No to ‘oe mau nātura
    Tō’u ‘āi’a ua ara ‘oe
    ‘Āruera’a ‘o na’u e
    Ua nānati ho’i ‘oe tō te ao nei

    Verse 3
    Ta’i vevo rā
    Te mau manu iti
    Tapa’o no te ‘oa’oa
    ‘E mahana ‘api teie

    Chorus (x2)

    Verse 3

    Chorus

    Outro
    Eee he eee

    English Translation – Pōrīnetia i te po’ipo’i

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    The Artist

    You can follow Angelo via YouTube.

    Cover by Verua

    “Porinetia i te po’ipo’i” became a hit once again and regained its popularity thanks to Verua & Hitireva Poe, who performed it at the Hura Tapairu 2013, in the Mehura category.

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  • ‘Ōrureraa by Teiva LC

    ‘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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  • Ariki vaine by Ariki Entertainment

    Ariki vaine by Ariki Entertainment

    “Ariki Vaine”, a rarotongan song, is a tribute to a powerful, graceful woman portrayed as a queen. It celebrates her beauty, inner strength, wisdom and spiritual guidance. She is depicted as both gentle and strong; a blooming flower and a warrior who carries deep teachings. She is protected and guided by divine grace on her life’s journey.

    Mama Fly Hakaoro
    Songwriter

    Mama Fly Hakaoro
    Composer

    Aumea Framhein & Chantelle Cain
    Singer

    23 March 2019
    Release Date

    Rarotongan lyrics – Ariki vaine

    Verse 1
    Ariki, to manea
    Tō’ou tino e kakara koe taku purotu e

    Verse 2
    Ariki, e maine
    E tiare te puera ki teia nei ao

    Chorus
    Ariki vaine, Ariki vaine
    Nōu teia korona, e vaine tumutoa

    Verse 3
    Maine, e mou koe
    I te au apianga e mutukore

    Chorus

    Bridge
    Tei rakei ia ki te matuna o te Atua
    Tana rai e arataki to au aere ana

    Chorus

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  • No Teie Noera by Tama J (ft. Fred Garbutt)

    No Teie Noera by Tama J (ft. Fred Garbutt)

    “No Teie Noera ” means “For this christmas”

    Silvio Cicero
    Songwriter

    Silvio Cicero
    Composer

    Tama J (ft. Fred Garbutt)
    Singers

    5 December 2018
    Release Date

    Official Tahitian Lyrics – No teie noera

    Verse 1
    E ora materia noa tatou i teie nei
    Aita ra ho’i teie ta’o e ū to ´oe here
    E rahi to’u mihi ia ´oe
    Aita ho’i au e hahi ē atu

    Chorus
    Ta’u fā no teie noera to ´oe ia here
    Hinaaro ho’i au ia ´oe (i) teie nei
    Ta’u fā no teie noera to ´oe ia huru
    Hinaaro ho’i au ia ´oe (i) teie nei

    Verse 2
    Te hi’o nei au ia ´oe e ta´oto nei
    E mana’o atea ho’i to’u no ´oe
    E rahi to’u mihi ia ´oe
    Aita ho’i au e hahi ē atu

    Chorus (x2)

    Ua ´ī ho’i to’u ´a’au tei here o ta ´oe horo’a mai
    Te ´oto nei ho’i au i to ´oe revara’a

    Chorus

    Outro – Chorus tag (x3)
    Ta’u fā no teie noera to ´oe ia huru
    Hinaaro ho’i au ia ´oe (i) teie nei

    La la la la la…

    Traduction en français par l’auteur

    Nous vivons dans un monde matérialiste,
    Mais cela ne fait pas le poids face à ton amour
    Tu manques beaucoup à ma vie
    Plus jamais, je ne te lâcherais

    Refrain
    Mon but pour ce noël, c’est ton amour
    Je voudrais que tu sois là avec moi dès aujourd’hui
    Mon but pour ce noël, c’est ta présence
    Je voudrais que tu sois là avec moi dès aujourd’hui

    Je te vois dormir
    Et je pense à ton avenir
    Tu manques beaucoup à ma vie
    Plus jamais, je ne te lâcherais

    Refrain
    Mon but pour ce noël, c’est ton amour
    Je voudrais que tu sois là avec moi dès aujourd’hui
    Mon but pour ce noël, c’est ta présence
    Je voudrais que tu sois là avec moi dès aujourd’hui

    Je suis rempli de tout l’amour que tu m’as donné
    Ton départ m’a fait souffrir

    Mon but pour ce noël, c’est ton amour
    Je voudrais que tu sois là avec moi dès aujourd’hui
    Mon but pour ce noël, c’est ta présence
    Je voudrais que tu sois là avec moi dès aujourd’hui

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  • Here Faito Ore by Silvio Cicero

    Here Faito Ore by Silvio Cicero

    “Here Faito Ore” means “endless love”

    Silvio Cicero
    Songwriter

    Silvio Cicero
    Composer

    Silvio Cicero
    Singer

    15 February 2019
    Release Date

    Official Tahitian Lyrics – Here faito ore

    Verse 1
    I tera rā tau i ōri noa na vau
    Teie nei te ‘aro nei au nō na
    E patu vau te ho’e orara’a pāpu

    Pre-Chorus
    No maua e ora ai au ātea ‘ae i teie nei ao
    I te vahi e farerei ai te tai e te mahana

    Chorus
     ‘Aita ‘oe i ‘ite te hohonura’a o to’u here, to’u here no ‘oe
    Noa tu te faahēma te mau mea ato’a, e vai noa to’u, to’u here faito ‘ore

    Verse 2
    Noa tu te fifi, e vai noa te here
    Na te ra’i i pūpū mai teie poe
    E here faito ‘ore to’u no na

    Pre-Chorus

    Chorus (x2)

    Outro
    Here faito ‘ore
    E ā muri noa tu

    English Translation by the Artist

    I used to just wonder around
    But now I fight for her
    I’ll build a real home for us

    We’ll live far from this world
    In a place where the ocean meets the sun

    You don’t know how it feels to love somebody like the way I love you
    Despite all the temptations, my endless love will stay.

    Sabotage will be.. my love for you won’t change.
    You’re a gift from God
    I love you unconditionally

    We’ll live far from this world
    In a place where the ocean meets the sun

    You don’t know how it feels to love somebody like the way I love you
    Despite the temptations, my endless love will stay.

    And forever.

    Traduction en français par l’auteur

    A l’époque, je me baladais sans destination,
    Aujourd’hui je me bats pour elle.
    Je bâtirai un foyer stable.

    On vivra à deux, loin de ce monde,
    Là où le soleil rencontre la mer.

    Tu ne te rends pas compte de l’amour que je te porte
    Malgré toutes les tentations de la vie, mon amour inconditionnel demeurera

    C’est le ciel qui m’a offert cette perle.
    Malgré les difficultés mon amour restera intact.
    Je l’aime à l’infini

    On vivra à deux loin de ce monde,
    Là où le soleil rencontre la mer.

    Tu ne te rends pas compte de l’amour que je te porte.
    Malgré toutes les tentations de la vie, mon amour inconditionnel demeurera

    Et pour toujours.

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  • Utuafare by Silvio Cicero

    Utuafare by Silvio Cicero

    “Utuafare” means “family home”

    Silvio Cicero
    Songwriter

    Silvio Cicero
    Composer

    Silvio Cicero
    Singer

    11 October 2023
    Release Date

    Official Tahitian Lyrics – Utuafare

    Verse 1
    Tei roto ‘oe i to’u ‘apu rima
    I te mahana i fanau mai ai ‘oe
    I te reira taime ua noa’a mai ia ‘u
    Te ho’e ito ‘api
    O to’u toto teie
    E tahe nei roto ia ‘oe

    Chorus
    E vai ra te mahana
    E fatu ‘oe to’u fenua
    I reira e patu ai i to ‘oe iho utuafare
    E ta’u tamaiti here

    Verse 2
    Vai matara noa ra to’u nei uputa
    Ta’a’e noa atu to maitiraa
    O to’u toto teie
    E tahe nei roto ia ‘oe

    Chorus (x2)

    Outro
    No ‘oe tamaiti here
    No to ‘oe utuafare

    Traduction en français par l’auteur

    Tu étais dans la paume de ma main
    Le jour de ta naissance
    Et ce jour là
    Il y a eu en moi un déclique
    C’est mon sang
    Qui coule dans tes veines

    Un beau jour
    Ce terrain t’appartiendra
    Ainsi tu pourras y construire ton propre foyer
    Mon fils bien aimé

    Ma porte te sera toujours ouverte
    Quelques soit tes choix
    C’est mon sang
    Qui coule dans tes veines

    Un beau jour
    Ce terrain t’appartiendra
    Ainsi tu pourras y construire ton propre foyer
    Mon fils bien aimé

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  • Metua pa’ari by Kalani (ft. Anui, Heilani & Hauhere)

    Metua pa’ari by Kalani (ft. Anui, Heilani & Hauhere)

    The song “Metua pa’ari” is a heartfelt tribute to grandparents and ancestors, comparing love for them to the power and warmth of fire. It portrays a grandmother who is both strict and kind, and a grandfather marked by courage and charisma. Beyond personal memories, the song encourages everyone to honor, respect and care for their elders through sincere gestures like offering a flower.

    The song was created for the dance group Tamariʻi Anau, grand winner of the Heiva i Bora Bora 2025, under the theme “Once Upon a Time, My Grandmother, My Grandfather”, and received the Franck Ellacott Award.

    Kalani Titihauri
    Songwriter

    Kalani Titihauri
    Composer

    Kalani Titihauri
    (ft. Anui, Heilani & Hauhere    )
    Singer

    15 December 2025
    Release Date

    Official tahitian lyrics – Metua pa’ari

    Intro
    Pāpā (rū’au)
    To’u māmā rū’au

    Verse 1
    Mai te auahi ra te huru
    Tō’u here ia ‘ōrua
    Tō’u mau metua pa’ari
    Tō’u mau matahiapo
    Here iti e
    Tō’u mau tupuna

    Verse 2
     Metua vahine ha’avī ‘oe
    E te maita’i ato’a ra
    Tei riro ei hoa pāpū nō’u
    Terā te huru o tō’u
    Māmā rū’au here

    Verse 3
    Metua tāne ‘aito nui e
    E ta’ata itoito e
    E ta’ata ha’aviti no tō’u nei mata
    Terā te huru o tō’u
    Pāpā rū’au iti e

    Bridge
    A aupuru e fa’atura tō metua pa’ari
    E aha e fa’aea i te here ia na

    Chorus (x2)
    E te mau taea’e tuahine
    A horo’a na i tō here
    Tō pi’iaiho ‘oe i tō metua pa’ari
    A horo’a tō tiare

    Outro
    A horo’a tō tiare
    No te mau tupuna

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  • Poti’i Heiva by Verua

    Poti’i Heiva by Verua

    Summary

    “Poti’i Heiva”, a celebration of the tahitian dancer, is an ode to the beauty, passion, and resilience of Tahitian dancers. From birth, the dancer is destined for the art of Hura, a journey deeply tied to culture and identity. The song highlights the dancer’s triumph over challenges, their unwavering dedication, and their connection to the rhythm of drums and chants.

    With movements inspired by the earth and sky, the dancer takes the stage, exuding grace and pride in their heritage. The lyrics honor the dancer as a beacon of culture and artistry, embodying the spirit of Heiva and showcasing the beauty of Tahitian dance to the world.

    Kaimuko Teha
    Songwriter

    Kaimuko Teha
    Composer

    Verua
    Singer

    2017
    Release Date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Poti’i Heiva

    Verse 1
    Ua ineine ‘oe no ta ‘oe taere
    Ineine mai to ‘oe fanau
    Tapao no te ‘ori no te hura
    Noatu te fifi ei poti’a ‘oe
    Noatu tei ‘ori e hura ‘oe

    Verse 2
    Ua ha’uti te upa e te himene
    Ua hamata te ruru
    Upoo i ni’a rima i raro
    Ua ineine ‘oe no te aro
    Te unauna to ‘oe tino

    Chorus (x2)
    Tamahine hura
    Vahine ‘ori
    Ua nehenehe to ‘oe hiro’a
    Ua tae ‘oe i mua i te tahua
    No te fa’aite i to ‘oe ti’araa

    ‘Oe poti’i heiva

    Interlude (x2)
    Ua ti’a ‘oe
    Ua ‘ori ‘oe
    Ua hura ‘oe
    Ua here ‘oe

    Chorus (x4)

    ‘Oe poti’i heiva (x4)

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  • Ia vai noa by Papehau Seveno

    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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  • Ia vai mai a te hau by Motiha Hatitio

    Ia vai mai a te hau by Motiha Hatitio

    From the author Motiha Hatitio: “Ia vai mai a te hau” is a song born from a deep love… and a story that moved those who lived it.”

    It was meant to celebrate the arrival of the children of two sisters, Onaku and Heiata.
    A joyful melody written to welcome new life.

    But in the final lines, he felt something uneasy that he could not quite explain. The words hardly came… as if something was missing.

    Then the tragic news arrived: one of the two babies had left us.
    A little princess, Inapurehau, gone too soon… carrying away a piece of light with her.

    Faced with this heartbreaking reality, the song took on an entirely different meaning.
    It naturally transformed into a soft, deep and eternal tribute to Inapurehau.
    A breath of love, tenderness and strength, carried by the bonds that unite us, way beyond the visible.

    Motiha Hatitio
    Songwriter

    Motiha Hatitio
    Composer

    Onaku Ellis
    Heiata Mai-Leblond
    Singers

    29 November 2025
    Release Date

    Official Tahitian Lyrics – Ia vai mai a te hau

    Verse 1 (x2)
    Na runga mai koe iaku e
    I te hiti ra’a o te po e aue
    I te hiti ra’a mahana e
    I te hiti ra’a e ha e

    Chorus (x2)
    E moe hau e moe ta’ota’o
    E moe i te po haumārū e
    E moe i te pouri
    I roto i te poiri o te ra’i anoano e

    Verse 2
    E hupe hau ‘oe
    E topa na te ra’i mai
    E hupe hau mau ‘iri fenua
    E pure hau ‘oe
    I roto i te poiri
    Ua ho’i te taura pito
    I roto i te tai e

    Outro (x2)
    Ia vai mai a te hau

    Verse 1

    Chorus (x2)

    E hupe hau ‘oe
    E topa na te ra’i mai
    E hupe hau mau ‘iri fenua

    Verse 2

    Outro (x2)

    Inapurehau

    Speech
    A rere
    A fano ra ‘e ta’u tama

    The artist – Motiha Hatitio

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    Traduction en français par l’auteur

    Au-dessus de moi, en moi, ta présence demeure.
    De la tombée de la nuit
    Jusqu’à la première lueur de l’aube,
    Tu habites mes pensées, sans relâche.

    Ton sommeil est paisible, parfois un peu agité.
    Dans la douceur tranquille de la nuit,
    Tu t’endors dans l’obscurité,
    Celle de l’immensité céleste.

    Tu es la brume de paix,
    Descendue du ciel,
    Effleurant la terre comme une caresse, comme un manteau chaud et réconfortant.
    Tu es notre prière pour la paix,
    Dans ces temps d’ombre que nous traversons.
    Ton cordon ombilical retourne
    Vers les profondeurs de l’océan, comme vers le fond de mes entrailles.

    Apaise nos peines et que la paix reste en nous pour toujours.

    Douce Inapurehau.

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  • Tiurai Hanahana by The Tefafano Sisters

    Tiurai Hanahana by The Tefafano Sisters

    The song “Tiurai Hanahana” refers to the traditional Tahitian festival, Heiva i Tahiti, which has been celebrated since 1881 in the month July. The “tiurai” meaning “July” showcases Polynesian music, dance and sport.

    Rua Ione
    Songwriter

    Rua Ione
    Composer

    Tefafano Sisters
    Singer

    2010
    Release date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Tiurai Hanahana

    Intro (x4)
    Tiurai e

    Verse 1 (x2)
    E tiurai hanahana
    E tiurai ruperupe
    Te tavirira’a te papio
    Hapa’o i to outou hina’aro

    Chorus (x2)
    A haere, a haere
    Haere mai (Haere to Tahiti, Tahiti Tiurai)
    Haere mai to Tahiti
    Haere mai i teie tiurai
    Tiurai nehenehe

    Verse 2
    Ua horo te papio
    E fa’ahoro te vahine
    Eia hara te vahine ru’au
    Me ‘oro moto te haere inu

    Verse 3
    ‘Ori ‘ori māmā e
    ‘Ori ‘ori pāpā e
    Tara’a māmā
    Tara’a pāpā
    Tara’aha roa te vaipura

    Bridge (x4)
    Tiurai e

    Verse 1

    Chorus (x2)

    Outro (x4)
    Tiurai e

    The Artists – The Tefafano Sisters

    A group of three sisters who started in the late 1980s. They became well-known in Polynesia for their hits throughout the 1990s including “Approche un peu ton cœur du transistor, Pereo’o 2CV, Fare Ute Rea and Meherio“.

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