From the recording Amataga
MAMA E (Mother)
Lyrics & Music - Opetaia Foa'i
verse 1
mama e
nofo lelei i lou mafaufau
le mea pito taua
mama e aue
pito maualuga
lou alofa mo lou aiga
verse 2
o’u te manatua taimi
faitala ai taua
ataata ma le fiafia
mama e aue
a’oa’o mai auala
e fa’aoga i lo’u olaga
prech:
manatua ou foliga
ataata ma le fiafia
chorus:
tele tele amio fa’atigaina
tele tele alofa i fa’asa’oina
ese ese amio fa’afiuloto
tele tele alofa onosa’i uma
Mama e
verse 1
remains firmly in your mind
a thing most precious
mama e
a thing most valued
your love for your family
verse 2
i remember the times
we talked about things
the laughter and the joy
mama e
taught me many things
i now use in my life
prech
i recall your face
the laughter and the joy
chorus
many painful mistakes i made
much love you gave in correcting me
different ways i caused you stress
so much love and patience you gave me
© Spirit of Play Productions/Opetaia Foa'i