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.
Writer(s): Dp, Sarah Jane Class
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