"We Know the Way"
(Written by Opetaia Foa'i and Lin-Manuel Miranda)
Below is a translation of the Samoan and Tokelauan sections of the song.
(Written by Opetaia Foa'i and Lin-Manuel Miranda)
Below is a translation of the Samoan and Tokelauan sections of the song.
SAMOAN
Tatou o tagata folau e vala’auina E le atua o le sami tele e o mai Ia ava’e le lu’itau e lelei Tapenapena *Verse 2 from live performance version* Ua malamalama uiga o le moana Va’ai I fetu ma isi failoga e maua ai ala O nu’u fou avea mo tatou aiga TOKELAUAN (Holoholo vaka) Aue aue Nuku i mua Te manulele e tataki e Aue aue Te fenua te malie Nae ko hakilia mo kaiga e |
ENGLISH
We are voyagers Summoned by the gods Of this mighty ocean to come We take up the good challenge Get ready We understand the ways of the sea We look to the stars and other signs To find our way, to find new lands To make our home (Canoes on the move) Oh! Oh! There is land up ahead A bird in flight to take us there Oh! Oh! This beautiful land The place i was looking for We will make our home |