Tau Malolo ha Niue - Tau iki he tafiti

Performing at the Pasifika Festival 2023 - Western Springs, Auckland.
Song: Tau iki he tafiti by Unknown
Choreographed by: Esa-Jayne Peika
Guitar & Bass drum: Matangi Peika & Anne Ulaula
Translated by: Fiatau Peika
Lyrics:
Tau iki he tafiti mo e motu
ti tutu la ki luga mo e fakamalolo
ne uka ai te pihia ne fia kuti po e fakagoagoa
Manatu la e tau tau tupuna
ne ukafakina e maama
atuhau tupuhake kua foli tuaga
ka e lagaki ha talu mafola
Niue na e
Ala mai la
Ke taofi mau e lilifu fuluola he motu
Fakave mau ai
E fakalofa
Ke maopoopo a taua loto ava iloa
Taofi la ke mau he fifi
he moui neke fifigo vave
Ko satani na ne hau moe humelie kona he lalolagi
Poi ki mua, vave ke tua
Mafiti fakaave ke hola
Neke moua a koe ti fofota e loka
Ti kata ai e gutu
Translation:
The kings of tafiti and motu
stand up and be strong
It is hard to do something stupid
Remember your ancestors
In hard times
The Niue youth are dancing
To lift up our precious island
Oh Niue
Wake up
Hold on to the teachings of our beautiful island
Keep it close
the upbringing of the culture
To keep our hearts aware
Hold tight to the flower of life
Or it will wilt away fast
Satan is coming with the sweetness of the world
Run to the front, quick to the back
Hurry to get away
Or he will get you
He will laugh from his mouth