“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 mauiui rahi
O te natura, o te moana
O te mau manu o te reva
E to’u nuna’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 – May it last
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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 Polynésie 1.
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