The words and a free translation for E Papa Waiari
E Papa Waiari *
E papa waiari
| E hine hoki mai ra | Return to me, e hine |
| * | * |
| E papa waiari | Sighing and grieving |
| Taku nei mahi | Is what I have been doing |
| Taku nei mahi | Is what I have been doing |
| hei tuku roimata | Here are my tears of woe |
| * | * |
| E aue e ka mate ahau | Alas I will die |
| E hine hoki mai ra | Return to me e hine |
| * | * |
| Maku e kaute o hikoitanga x2 | I will count your footsteps |
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