Fakateretere
Clint Mariteragi Lyrics

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Kiruga i toku kaiga
Horo horo tamariki
Kiruga i te piriga
Ahhh ahhh i te piriga aaah i te piriga
Fakateretere
Na toke raue
Toku piko ana Te naruki e
Viru viru mauay
Taku moeana
Ua kite au
Te marani au
Taku kahaiai tie
Uapeke O teragi
Kiruga I toku kaiga

Horo horo tamariki
Kiruga kiruga i te piriga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clint Mariteragi's song "Fakateretere" speak of a nostalgic yearning for home, family, and childhood memories. The lines "Uapeke o teragi/Kiruga i toku kaiga" roughly translate to "My beloved homeland/My home where I was raised." The following lines describe children playing ("Horo horo tamariki"), with the phrase "kiruga i te piriga" repeated throughout the song. This phrase can be interpreted as a call to play or an expression of joy.

The chorus of the song, "Fakateretere," is a Polynesian dance that involves swaying and hip movements. The following lines describe the singer's longing for the familiar comforts of home and the love of their family ("Na toke raue/Toku piko ana/Te naruki e"). The lines "Viru viru mauay/Taku moeana" speak of the sea and a desire to return to it. The final lines reiterate the opening sentiment, with "Uapeke O teragi/Kiruga I toku kaiga/Horo horo tamariki/Kiruga kiruga i te piriga" repeated.

Overall, "Fakateretere" is a sentimental ode to home, childhood, and the sea, written in the style of a traditional Polynesian dance. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and nostalgia for the singer's roots and provide an emotional connection to the islands and culture of the South Pacific.

Line by Line Meaning

Uapeke o teragi
I am filled with joy

Kiruga i toku kaiga
My family is my support

Horo horo tamariki
Children giggling and playing

Kiruga i te piriga
Friends and community are valuable

Ahhh ahhh i te piriga aaah i te piriga
The laughter and love of community brings joy

Fakateretere
Let's dance and celebrate

Na toke raue
The beat of the music energizes us

Toku piko ana
My heart is dancing too

Te naruki e
The music moves us

Viru viru mauay
Our bodies feel alive and free

Taku moeana
My dreams are coming true

Ua kite au
I have seen the beauty of life

Te marani au
I am grateful

Taku kahaiai tie
My heart is filled with love

Uapeke O teragi
I am still filled with joy

Kiruga I toku kaiga
My family is still my support

Horo horo tamariki
Children still giggling and playing

Kiruga kiruga i te piriga
Friends and community still remain valuable

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