TE VAKA - TAMATOA live

http://www.tevaka.com Performed by Te Vaka in 2002 at Apia Park, Samoa. Tamatoa was written by Opetaia Foa'i to celebrate Samoan Boxer David Tua. Lyrics and translations below: Te tagata ko Tavita Hikihiki lava Na Uiga mimita O te Pasifika Fakatu te tagata I te lalolagi Tete na fili Paku foki ai Ko ai la te igoa Tua Fakamalohi ai Te Tatou tamatoa Lagolago ki ei Taku mai la te igoa Tua Ma talitonu mai Ka maua e ia Te tulaga hilia O te Tamatoa Tamatoa o te Pasifika O te Tamatoa Tamatoa o te Pasifika This man called Tavitia Is proudly holding Up the ways of The Pacific He stands Boldly Taking on the world His opponents they shake with dear Just before they fall What is his name Tua Let's all get behind him He's our warrior Tell me his name Tua Believe me when I say He will be The champion of the world This Warrior Our warrior of The pacific This warrior Our warrior of the Pacific