Author: Tahitian Lyrics

  • Arataki by Nga Siblings

    Arataki by Nga Siblings

    “Arataki”, meaning “to lead”, is a Cook Islands Māori Translation of “Oceans (where feet may fail)” by Hillsong United, featuring the Nga Siblings.

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    Translation

    Samuel Nga
    Music

    Teata Moeara
    Singer

    Cook Islands Māori Lyrics – Arataki

    Verse
    Kāpiki nui koe iāku
    Nā te vai marino
    Kitea kore ia
    Ei reira toku kiteanga
    I to meitaki
    Toku ‘irinaki

    Chorus
    Kāpiki au i to ingoa
    I te au ‘ati’anga
    I te au ‘ati’anga
    Me tatipake
    Toku ‘aerenga
    Tei iakoe au
    Nāku koe

    Verse
    Chorus

    Bridge (x3)
    Arataki iāku e te vaerua e
    Na te ngai vaipeka ra
    Kāpiki ei koe iāku
    Tuku iāku ki te nga’i ‘ō’onu
    Kitea kore ia
    Kia tu toku ‘akarongo

    Original English Version – Oceans (where my feet may fail)

    Verse 1
    You call me out upon the waters
    The great unknown where feet may fail
    And there I find You in the mystery
    In oceans deep
    My faith will stand

    Chorus
    And I will call upon Your name
    And keep my eyes above the waves
    When oceans rise
    My soul will rest in Your embrace
    For I am Yours and You are mine

    Verse 2
    Your grace abounds in deepest waters
    Your sovereign hand
    Will be my guide
    Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
    You’ve never failed and You won’t start now

    Bridge
    Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
    Let me walk upon the waters
    Wherever You would call me
    Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
    And my faith will be made stronger
    In the presence of my Saviour

    Last Chorus
    I will call upon Your Name
    Keep my eyes above the waves
    My soul will rest in Your embrace
    I am Yours and You are mine

    The Artist – Nga Siblings

    The Nga Siblings also released another song named “No Taua” available on YouTube.

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  • Māru Te Nakau by Paka Issoré

    Māru Te Nakau by Paka Issoré

    “Māru te Nakau” meaning “The heart is at peace” is the story of the Rapa people who reunite with family under the starry sky of Rapa, after relocating to Tubuai or Tahiti in their early childhood.

    Steve Uria Angia
    Songwriter

    Steve Uria Angia
    Composer

    Paka Issoré
    Singer

    2024
    Release Date

    Rapa Lyrics – Māru Te Nakau

    Verse (x2)
    E po puangiangi
    Māru te nakau
    Tarava te marama ma’ina
    Ki runga ki toku kainga
    Kanapa te kevenga
    Turama ki toku kainga
    Enua Rapa iti

    Oration
    E po puangiangi
    Tarava ke te marama ma’ina
    Turamarama ki toku kainga tupuna
    Kananapa te kevenga i te rani tinitini
    Marama kei toku kainga
    Rapa iti e

    Chrous (x2)
    E ruki maneanea ra tenei
    No tatou e te anga pikinene
    No tatou e te anga karakua
    Māru te nakau
    Kite enau nei

    Verse
    Chorus (x2)

    Outro (x3)
    Māru te nakau
    Kite enau nei

    English Translation – Māru Te Nakau

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  • Ia Vai Hau Noa Tāua by Jefferson Teataoterani

    Ia Vai Hau Noa Tāua by Jefferson Teataoterani

    The song “Ia Vai Hau Noa Tāua” is a heartfelt declaration of love, gratitude and commitment from the Artist to his wife. It expresses deep affection, honors God in the relationship and wishes for lasting peace and harmony, now and forever.

    In memory of Jefferson Teataoterani 🕊️.

    Jefferson Teataoterani
    Songwriter

    Jefferson Teataoterani
    Composer

    Jefferson Teataoterani (ft. Kaire Marere)
    Singer

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    IA VAI HAU NOA TAUA by Jefferson Teataoterani (ft. Kaire Marere), singing this song for his wife @🌈Kãįrę🫶🦋 at each anniversary. Enjoy, Share, Repost, Sing it in memory of this Artist 🕊️ gone too soon ❤️. Let’s flood TikTok with this Love-ly song. Record yourself and tag all of us.

    ♬ son original – Papillon🦋

    Tahitian Lyrics – Ia Vai Hau Noa Tāua

    Verse 1 (x2)
    E hīmene nō ‘oe teie
    Nō ‘oe e to’u hoa here
    Nō tō tāua ta’atira’a
    I mua i te Atua
    Hina’aro nei au e fa’aite to’u here

    Chorus (x2)
    Ua here au ia ‘oe
    Ua here au ia ‘oe
    Mai te mātāmua no to tāua orara’a
    Ia vai hau noa tāua
    I teie nei e ‘amuri noatu

    Verse 2
    Ua ta’ati to mā’ua here
    Ua patu tō māua ‘utuāfare
    Māuruuru e te Atua
    No to māua ‘ōro’a
    Te hina’aro nei au e fa’aite to’u here

    Chorus

    Outro (x2)
    Ia vai hau noa tāua
    I teie nei e ‘amuri noatu

    English Translation

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    The Artist

    Jefferson Teataoterani was a passionate musician and singer. With his wife, Kaire Marere, they formed a perfect duo.

    He passed away on 07 December 2024 at the age of 31 from a heart attack at his residence. It was the season of the Hura Tapairu 2024 and Jefferson Teataoterani practised with Hei Rurutu but did not make it to the competition night.

    From Kaire: “He was in the shadows… He deserves to be known!”

    As of 09 June 2025, “Ia Vai Hau Noa Tāua” was viewed over 112k times on our Tahitian Lyrics TikTok account and the number is still growing.

    “Who was Jefferson Teataoterani” by Polynésie 1.

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  • Vārua Maita’i by Teiho Tetoofa (ft. Miserium)

    Vārua Maita’i by Teiho Tetoofa (ft. Miserium)

    A song to the Holy Spirit, the “Vārua Maita’i”, an expression of the Artist’s faith and his love for our Father, the Creator.

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Songwriter

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Composer

    Teiho Tetoofa (ft. Miserium)
    Singer

    2023
    Release date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Vārua Maita’i

    Verse (x2)
    Ua ‘ite au te vārua maita’i e
    Poumai mai te ra’i mai
    Pārahi mai i roto i to’u ‘ā’au
    Fa’aineine mai te varua maita’i e
    I to’u māfatu ia pārahi mai Ietu Eurahi

    Chorus
    Teie mai nei ta’u pure
    E te Atua e, E te Atua e
    Teie mai nei to’u mafatu
    A tāmā mai, a fa’ari’i mai

    Verse (x1)
    Chorus (x2)

    Outro (x2)

    Ia’u

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    The Artist

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  • Ari’i Vahine by Manino

    Ari’i Vahine by Manino

    “Ari’i Vahine” is a tribute song to the beautiful woman loved by her partner. Blue eyes like the ocean, skin like the sun, she is the Queen he has been dreaming about every night.

    Brander T
    Songwriter

    Brander T
    Composer

    Manino
    Singer

    November 2024
    Release Date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Ari’i Vahine

    Verse 1
    No hea mai ‘oe
    No hea mai ‘oe
    Te vahine mata ‘ū moana
    Ua tia’i noa nei au ia ‘oe
    I te maorora’a o to’u orara’a

    Verse 2
    Tei hea mai ‘oe
    Tei hea mai ‘oe
    Te purotu iri ‘ū mahana
    Ua moemoea noa vau ia ‘oe
    I te mau pō ato’a

    Bridge
    E herehere au ia ‘oe
    Ari’i vahine no’u nei

    Chorus
    Ia fā mai te ava’e
    I ni’a i te tahora
    E fa’aea nei au no te ‘auna ia ‘oe
    Ia uihi te matai
    I to ‘oe i’oa
    E faateniteni nei au i teie taime e ho’i mai ‘oe iā’u nei

    Verse 1

    Bridge
    E hani nei au ia ‘oe
    Ari’i vahine no’u nei

    Chorus (x2)

    E faateniteni nei au i teie taime e ho’i mai ‘oe iā’u nei

    Na na na naaa
    Na na na na na na naaa

    Oooh

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  • Te tiare tahiti by Teiho Tetoofa

    Te tiare tahiti by Teiho Tetoofa

    An ode to “Te Tiare Tahiti”, a cherished emblem of French Polynesia. Soft and white like a cloud, it is a symbol of beauty. Her fragrance delights anyone who wears it, as a lei, a crown or simply on the ear. This beautiful flower is often used in costumes and events.

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Songwriter

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Composer

    Teiho Tetoofa
    Singer

    20 January 2025
    Release date

    Official tahitian lyrics – Te tiare tahiti

    Verse 1 (x2)
    Mai te ata ra to ‘oe ‘ū
    Te Tiare Tahiti
    ‘Aue tō ‘oe no’ano’a
    ‘E fa’a’una’una i tō tino
    ‘O te purotu nui e

    Chorus (x2)
    Fa’ahei hia ‘oe
    ‘E te hei tiare
    ‘E te purotu
    Purotu ‘o te hura

    Interlude (x3)
    ‘E tiare teie
    Tiare nehenehe
    Te Tiare Tahiti
    ‘E tiare no ‘oe

    Chorus (x3)

    ‘O te purotu nui e

    English Translation – Te tiare tahiti

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    The Artist

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    The “Tiare tahiti”

    Learn more about the cultural significance of the Tiare Tahiti from Tahiti Heritage.

    You can also purchase a forever tiare tahiti from our shop, SOON.

    More “Tiare tahiti” songs

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  • Ua Topa Te Hau by Nohorai Temaiana

    Ua Topa Te Hau by Nohorai Temaiana

    “Ua Topa Te Hau” or “Peace has returned”, is a message to musicians who were about to miss their performance. Someone call for help towards the valley with no reply. After searching for them, here they are. Words are fulfilled and peace has returned.

    Jacky Bryant
    Songwriter

    Matani Kainuku
    Composer

    Nohorai Temaiana
    Singer

    2024
    Release date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Ua Topa Te Hau

    E reo no te rohipehe
    Tei rätere te tau
    Maìrì aè ia uì
    I te pehepehera’a
    Ua topa te hupe
    Ua tope te hupe

    Pi’i iho nei au i te fa’a
    O vai ‘oe, o vai ra ‘oe
    O vai ra o’e i te tino ‘ore
    Hotaratarahia atu ra vau
    Aore e reo i pahono mai

    ‘Eie ho’i ‘oe
    Ta’u ‘imi’imi noa nei
    Ua ti’a te parau
    Ua topa te hupe
    Eie ho’i ‘oe
    Ta’u imi’imi noa nei
    Ua ti’a te parau
    Ua topa ia te hau

    Ua ti’a te parau
    Ua topa ia te hau

    English Translation

    COMING SOON

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  • Honoipo by Verua

    Honoipo by Verua

    The song “Honoipo” or “Marriage” describes the dream as a gentle mist, an endless source of joy and hope guided by the god Tāne. The dream is a promise, suspended by divine will, offering salvation and light in darkness. The refrain calls on Tāne to unite and bind heaven and earth in sacred harmony.

    Merehau Anastase
    Songwriter

    Teha Kaimuko
    Composer

    Verua
    Singer

    2016
    Release date

    Official Tahitian Lyrics – Honoipo

    Verse 1
    E ‘āhinavai te moemoea
    E hura moemoe
    Ta’u moe e tu, ta’u moe e oho
    Ta’u moe tauhia
    Tauhia e te fatu ura o tane

    Chorus
    E Tane taai e taai na
    Ia honoipo ia piri te piri o te moe
    Ia a pipiti mai te ra’i e te fenua
    Taai e taai na e ta’u atua e

    Verse 2
    E ahiahi Tane
    Ta’u moe ta’u iri
    Ta’u moe ta’u ara
    Taítaí hia e te omaomao
    Te ta’i te ao ia mā te taotao

    Chorus (x4)

    Ia a pipiti mai te ra’i e te fenua
    Taai e taai na e ta’u atua e
    Taai e taai na e ta’u atua e

    Outro (x4)
    Honoipo, Honoipo, Honoipo
    E ta’u atua e

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    BIENTOT DISPONIBLE

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  • Au manava by Papehau & Hivarai

    Au manava by Papehau & Hivarai

    The song “Au Manava” is about a person who, over time, pursues his/her dreams with hope and gratitude, while celebrating human connections and the beauty of life. The themes of faith, love for family and friends, and the conviction to change the world through words are at the heart of this song.

    Papehau & Hivarai
    Songwriter

    Papehau & Hivarai
    (Yannick Hollier & Léon Piritua)

    Composer

    Papehau Seveno
    Singer

    1st August 2024
    Release Date

    Tahitian Lyrics – Au manava

    Verse 1
    Ua he’e te tau marū i to’u ora
    Na te pūai e te ha’apāpūra’a
    Te manu’u nei au no te ma’imira’a (i) te ‘oa’oa
    Tupura’a to’u mau moemoeā
    I teie taime, ‘e ora ai
    Ua fārerei ia’u te ta’ata
    Maita’i roa e nehenehe

    Chorus (x2)
    Te pure nei au i te Atua
    No ta’u mau feti’i, ta’u mau hoa
    Teie mahana e no ‘ananahi
    E ‘amuri noa atu

    Verse 2
    Quand se lève au loin le soleil
    Chaque jour comme un nouveau départ
    Je me remémore et me rappelle
    Qu’il suffisait simplement d’y croire
    Regarde comme la vie est belle
    Admire comme le monde est beau
    Que ma voix résonne sur la terre
    Je changerai le monde avec mes mots

    Chorus x2

    E ‘amuri noa atu x3

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    The Artist

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