Afio Ane Loa
Tree Lyrics

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Se'i sausaunoa la'ei Samoa
Amata ususu o le 'aiuli alu ma le atoa
Sulu i le malo ma malu ai le tuiga
Salani i le nu'u ua ova le 'i'ila
Maualuga ai o le ta aso ua sili le mataina
Fai mamalu le faiva
E sili i le silasila Tau lau agava'a
I se ou sa'asa'a
E le mavae le mamalu nai ou la'ei
E sili atu lava i ona po nei
La'ei Samoa e mamalu ai lava lou sausaunoa
Fia 'olo ane le fua ma le pa'o
Fai fai malie o le pati ma le po
Se'i fa'asolo faiva ua saunia mo lenei aso
Soa lautele lava le fa'atafiti
Taualuga le so'ona tafitifiti
E ute o fiafiaga Fa'aSamoa moni lava ua sili
Fai mamalu le faiva (Fai mamalu le faiva)
E sili i le silasila (E sili i le silasila)
Tau lau agava'a (Tau lau agava'a)
I se ou sa'asa'a (I se ou sa'asa'a)
E le mavae le mamalu nai ou la'ei
E sili atu lava i ona po nei
La'ei Samoa e mamalu ai lava lou sausaunoa
Fai mamalu le faiva (Fai mamalu le faiva)
E sili i le silasila (E sili i le silasila)
Tau lau agava'a (Tau lau agava'a)
I se ou sa'asa'a (I se ou sa'asa'a)
E le mavae le mamalu nai ou la'ei

E sili atu lava i ona po nei
La'ei Samoa e mamalu ai lava lou sausaunoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tree's song "Afio Ane Loa" convey a strong sense of pride and celebration of Samoan culture. The opening lines, "Afio ane loa le auga Fa'aPae, Se'i sausaunoa la'ei Samoa" can be interpreted as a greeting to the audience and an acknowledgement of Samoa's unique and vibrant heritage.

The following lines describe the importance of unity and coming together as a community, symbolized by the gathering of friends and family and the sharing of food and festivities. The reference to "Sulu i le malo ma malu ai le tuiga" represents the act of wearing traditional attire as a sign of respect and honor.

The song also emphasizes the significance of traditional Samoan dances and performances, as well as the pride in showcasing and preserving cultural traditions. The lines "Fai mamalu le faiva, E sili i le silasila, Tau lau agava'a, I se ou sa'asa'a" highlight the importance of excellence in showcasing cultural arts and talents.

Overall, "Afio Ane Loa" celebrates the richness of Samoan culture, calling for unity, respect, and appreciation for their heritage.

Line by Line Meaning

Afio ane loa le auga Fa'aPae
Greetings extend far and wide, embracing the unity

Se'i sausaunoa la'ei Samoa
As we speak of Samoa

Amata ususu o le 'aiuli alu ma le atoa
The beginning of stories, flowing continuously

Sulu i le malo ma malu ai le tuiga
Wrap yourself in valor and protect the dignity

Salani i le nu'u ua ova le 'i'ila
Travel through villages where joy overflows

Maualuga ai o le ta aso ua sili le mataina
High above, where the sun rises with grace

Fai mamalu le faiva
Perform with honor

E sili i le silasila
Above all others

Tau lau agava'a
Hold your head up high

I se ou sa'asa'a
For your hard work

E le mavae le mamalu nai ou la'ei
Your honor will never cease

E sili atu lava i ona po nei
Greater than all those nights

La'ei Samoa e mamalu ai lava lou sausaunoa
Samoa will honor and cherish your story

Fia 'olo ane le fua ma le pa'o
Desiring to dance freely and passionately

Fai fai malie o le pati ma le po
Gently, the rhythm of the beat flows

Se'i fa'asolo faiva ua saunia mo lenei aso
Just like the performance prepared for this day

Soa lautele lava le fa'atafiti
Great excitement fills the atmosphere

Taualuga le so'ona tafitifiti
The taualuga dance gracefully touches the floor

E ute o fiafiaga Fa'aSamoa moni lava ua sili
It is a celebration truly Samoan, unparalleled

Fai mamalu le faiva (Fai mamalu le faiva)
Perform with honor (Perform with honor)

E sili i le silasila (E sili i le silasila)
Above all others (Above all others)

Tau lau agava'a (Tau lau agava'a)
Hold your head up high (Hold your head up high)

I se ou sa'asa'a (I se ou sa'asa'a)
For your hard work (For your hard work)

E le mavae le mamalu nai ou la'ei
Your honor will never cease

E sili atu lava i ona po nei
Greater than all those nights

La'ei Samoa e mamalu ai lava lou sausaunoa
Samoa will honor and cherish your story

Fai mamalu le faiva (Fai mamalu le faiva)
Perform with honor (Perform with honor)

E sili i le silasila (E sili i le silasila)
Above all others (Above all others)

Tau lau agava'a (Tau lau agava'a)
Hold your head up high (Hold your head up high)

I se ou sa'asa'a (I se ou sa'asa'a)
For your hard work (For your hard work)

E le mavae le mamalu nai ou la'ei
Your honor will never cease

E sili atu lava i ona po nei
Greater than all those nights

La'ei Samoa e mamalu ai lava lou sausaunoa
Samoa will honor and cherish your story

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