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Songs
Favourite Māori song lyrics and video clips for you to learn
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There are many versions of Pōkarekare ana. Here is the first verse of a version we have chosen. See it also at www.youtube.com/TalkMaori
Lyrics:
Pōkarekare ana They are agitated
ngā wai o Waiapu, the waters of Waiapu,
Whiti atu koe hine But when you cross over girl
marino ana e. they will be calm.
E hine e Oh girl
hoki mai ra. return to me,
Ka mate ahau I could die
I te aroha e. of love for you.
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Pōkarekare ana
(Pōkarekare ana ngā wai o Waiapu, Whiti atu koe hine marino ana e. E hine e hoki mai ra. Ka mate ahau I te aroha e.
[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.
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