Komohia Josh from Tuarima by Piripi Whaanga Whanau

Toia mai (te waka) haul the canoe on shore
ki te urunga (te waka) to where it will rest
ki te moenga (te waka) to its bed
Ki te takotoranga ai i te waka to it's final resting place
Hei runga, hei raro
ki te takotoranga ai i te waka

(comparing people being welcomed on to the marae as being hauled on-board)

Whakakakahutia e nga korero a Josh (be clothed in the words of Josh)
He had the best words going all weekend.
Kia kakahutia e tona tautoko (let his support address you)
He'll be the best friend in the end. (x 2)

Tahine taru kino mahi whaiiapo (my cherished one )
Kei te wehenga aroha kau ana (though separated the love remains)
Haere mai ra ki ahau nei ra (come back to me here)
Te aroha tino nui, haere mai (much love for you in welcome)
Titiro atu au ka huri ke koe (when I look at you, you turn away
kei roto i a koe, pirangi mai ana (but I know you want me)
Haere mai ra, ki ahau nei ra
tte aroha tino nui, haere mai.

Whakakakahu i nga korero a Josh (wear the sincere words of Josh
Haunga atu a ratou kupu (don't listen to criticism of others)
Kia kahtutia e tona tautoko (Heed his support
Matenga rawa to hoa tonu (and you'll find a friend for life)

• Alternative
• Indigenous roots
• Maori
• acoustic guitar
• multicultural
• te reo maori
• New Zealand