Maori: Pokarekare ana Nga wai o Waiapu Whiti atu koe hine Marino ana e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au I te aroha e Tuhituhi taku rita Tuku atu taku ringi Kia kiti to iwi Raru raru ana e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au I te aroha e English: Stormy are the waters Of restless Waiapu If you cross them, girl They will be calmed Oh girl Come back to me I could die Of love for you I write you my letter I send you my ring So your people can see How troubled I am Oh girl Come back to me I could die Of love for you