Pökarekare ana
ngä wai o Waiapu,
Whiti atu koe hine
marino ana e.
E hine e
hoki mai ra.
Ka mate ahau
I te aroha e.
Tuhituhi taku reta
tuku atu taku rïngi,
Kia kite tö iwi
raru raru ana e.
E hine e
hoki mai ra.
Ka mate ahau
I te aroha e.
E kore te aroha
e maroke i te rä,
Mäkükü tonu i
aku roimata e.
E hine e
hoki mai ra.
Ka mate ahau
I te aroha e.
[English Translation]
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They are agitated
the waters of Waiapu,
But when you cross over girl
they will be calm.
Oh girl
return to me,
I could die
of love for you.
I have written my letter
I have sent my ring,
so that your people can see
that I am troubled.
Oh girl
return to me,
I could die
of love for you.
My love will never
be dried by the sun,
It will be forever moistened
by my tears.
Oh girl
return to me,
I could die
of love for you.
