Nga Iwi E, a song by Hirini Melbourne which celebrates the unity of Pacific (and ultimately all) peoples.
This is a beautiful song about all the people uniting together, rising up and standing strong.
We are learning this to perform as a whole group during the Kaikoura Takiwa Festival!
Kupu Māori
Nga iwi e, nga iwi e
Kia kotahi ra
Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa
(x2)
E-i-a-i-e!
(Whakarongo Tautoko)
E-i-a-i-e!
Kia mau ra, kia mau ra
Ki te mana motuhake
Me te aroha
(x2)
E-i-a-i-e!
(Whakarongo Tautoko)
E-i-a-i-e!
Wahine ma, wahine ma
Maranga mai, maranga mai
Kia kaha
E-i-a-i-e!
(Whakarongo Tautoko)
E-i-a-i-e!
E tane ma, e tane ma
Tama tu, tama tu
Tama ora!
(x2)
E-i-a-i-e!
(Whakarongo Tautoko)
E-i-a-i-e!
Translation
People, people
Unite as one
Like the Pacific Ocean
E-i-a-i-e!
(Listen, Support!)
E-i-a-i-e!
Hold fast, hold fast
To your sovereignty
And to love and compassion
E-i-a-i-e!
(Listen, Support!)
E-i-a-i-e!
Women everywhere
Rise up, rise up
Be strong
E-i-a-i-e!
(Listen, Support!)
E-i-a-i-e!
Men everywhere
Stand strong, stand strong
Stand strong in life!
E-i-a-i-e!
(Listen, Support!)
E-i-a-i-e!