From the recording Havili
MANUIA TOU ASO FANAU (Happy birthday to you)
Lyrics & Music - Opetaia Foa'i
Ke manuia
tou aso fanau
te fiafia
hihiva ai tatou
Ke manuia
tou aso fanau
koli ki lalo toe
fiti ki luga
Te gali o te aso tenei
fakaali te alofa
ma amio lelei
tu fakamanaia
luelue malie
fakagali ona hiva
Fakaali te matagi i toku loto
tuku koe kae fano ki ei
fakaali fiafia ai tatou
hiva mai fakaha te mataku
Te paia o te aliki
kavatu kia koe
he ola lelei
alofa mo tou kaiga
e alofa atu foki
kikila mai la
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Best wishes
on your birthday
with joy
we are dancing
Best wishes
on your birthday
Dance moving down
then jump back up
It's a beautiful day today
to show our love
in a genuine way
stand up you're looking good
shaking ever so sweetly
so beautiful in the dance
showing love in my heart
just let yourself go
showing joy in our love
Let's dance there's no hesitation
Blessings from god
has given to you
a wonderful life
your love for your family
we love you too
just watch us now
© Spirit of Play Productions/Opetaia Foa'i