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WT2006

Pokarekare ana

(the waves at Waiapu)

Maori song from the north of Auckland

arranged by Sheena Phillips
for soprano, alto, tenor and bass chorus

SATB performance time approx 2m 00s

Composer's note

This is a calm and beautiful tune, originating in Maori army camps in Auckland about 100 years ago and very well-known in New Zealand.

It's a love song, with a sea-side setting which is suggested in this arrangement by over-lapping phrases.


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Words

Pokarekare Ana

1. Pokarekare ana nga wai o waiapu
Whiti atu koe e hine marino ana e.

Chorus

E hine e, hoki mai ra,
Ka mate ahau i te aroha e.

2. Tuhituhi taku reta, tuku atu taku ringi,
Kia kite to iwi, raru raru ana e.

Words based on a love letter by Pairaire Tomoana (early 20th century) and adapted into a camp song by New Zealand army recruits during World War 1. A fascinating history of the song is at http://folksong.org.nz/pokarekare/index.html


Translation

1. The waters of Waiapu are agitated.
Cross over, girl, and they will be calm.

Chorus

Girl, please return to me.
I could die of love for you.

2. I've written my letter and I've sent my ring
So that your people can see that I am troubled.

Based on the translation supplied at http://folksong.org.nz/pokarekare/index.html


Full pronunciation guide provided

Price

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Companion pieces

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