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