Ma Te Kahukura Ka Rere Te Manu

Ma te kahukura ka rere te manu
Ma ngā huruhuru nei (men)
Ka rere koe
Rere runga rawa rā e (men)
Kia tae aku koe
Ki te taumata
Whakatau mai rā e
(x2)
Chorus
Mau ana tāku aroha
Whai ake i ngā whetū
Rere tōtika
Rere pai
Rere runga rawa rā e
Mau ana tāku aroha
Whai ake i ngā whetū
Rere tōtika
Rere pai
(x3)
Rere runga rawa rā e

English translation

With a feathered cloak a bird can fly
With all these feathers
You are able to fly
Soaring above the heavens
You will reach your destination
Ascending to the highest peak
Reaching and settling at your journey’s end
Chorus
Take my ongoing love with you
Whilst you are pursuing the stars
Fly direct
Fly safely
Soaring above the heavens