Ka Pīoioi (magnificent interpretation ❤️)

Kereopa Ratapu (originally from Rongomaiwahine on the east coast, and now with Ngati Kuia in Nelson) wrote this song while training at Palmerston North Teachers College in 1990, to express his feelings about returning home to his family after serving in the New Zealand Army in Singapore in the 1980s.

[@nathanaeltonkin2437]

I’m Australian. I saw a short reel on instagram and was very intrigued. Researched the song, know the history, the composer, found a translation with footnotes, and several cover versions. I don’t know anything about the context of this video, however, these young men, and possible scallywags, have given us such an amazing cover which communicates perfectly the joy and pride that this song represents. I can’t get this song out of my head. I can’t comprehend how iTunes doesn’t have this exact version. This version of the song precisely knocks it for six! Well done!

[@nonethy-9914]

Appreciate the effort kuzi. If you're ever over these ways let us know, we'll have a feed and a young inu if you dont mind indulging in a 'quiet drink' 😂😂 chur batha

[@nathanaeltonkin2437]

@@nonethy-9914 didn’t get all of that. You’ll have to explain further, I’m quite old and infirm u see. Apologies….
Where are u from?

[@nathanaeltonkin2437]

@@nonethy-9914 I just thought the song was fantastic, that’s all.

[@gruwellkranger8881]

He's saying if you're ever in NZ, he's inviting you to his place for a few beers, and probably a feed too.

[@nonethy-9914]

@nathanaeltonkin2437 you're welcome at mine for a feed and beers if you're ever in Wellington, NZ.

[@armored_variant9740]

I didn't understand a single word but i feel the vibe and the music 🤙

[@franzholzknecht4251]

Me too😂🤙🏻🔥🔥

[@markpuati]

Here you go for those who asked...
Ka Pīoioi
Ka pīoioi e
Tohu aroha hau kāinga
E hoki mai rā
Kia kite atu i tō iwi e.
E rotarota ana
E katakata ana mai rā.
Pūkana whētero mai
I te ihi ā ō mātua.
Kia kite atu ano
I tō ataahua ai kanapa rā
Pupuhi ai e te hau
Kapohia āku roimata.
Ka pīoioi e
tohu aroha hau kāinga.
AND translation
This swaying dance
shows the love of your home-town people.
You've come back home,
to see your people.
There is gesturing and
laughing with joy at your return,
Eyes popping and tongues thrusting
from the energy of those performing.
I see again
your beauty gleaming there
caressed by the wind,
and my tears are snatched away.
This fluttering dance
shows your home-town people's love... YOU'RE WELCOME!!

[@pjsaki4797]

These guys need to hit the studio and they need to do professional remix of this song. 🤙🏼

[@Bungmanu]

greets from the netherlands!

[@Rlove8687]

When I first watched this on instagram it made me cry of happiness! It’s one of my favourite songs now. I am a white and Māori Australian but I don’t have the Māori culture. Videos like these make me feel like I’m going to a home that I wasn’t able to get but I’m grateful to finally find it.

[@kharmiee]

Its never too late to reconnect ehoa 💚💚.

[@Rlove8687]

@@kharmiee aww thank you that is so so sweet 💖 you are right.

[@oliverschlosser3645]

Mein Herz schmerzt ❤

[@Tasha786]

🤙🏽

[@carolkohi4595]

You fellas are neat alright❤❤❤

[@Jaydenmcc]

Cool I do this in Kapa Haka

[@georgemontu1068]

Thanks for whole clip❤

[@thexalo5756]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@66701313]

Meeeeeeaaaaannnnn

[@BraddahGainz]

Fakaz mean yessaaahhhh shoutout from Samoa usos

[@dodoxasaurus6904]

Whuuuuuu

[@missyboyd-morris]

❤Arohamai❤ Ka pai 😊😊

[@ygorchagas6786]

🔥🔥🔥🔥😜😜😜

[@rosanealves1123]

Its cool!!! What's his name? Where are his from?

[@tainemanaena5351]

Ka Pioioi e

[@Jaydenmcc]

Is this in cook island?

[@carolkohi4595]

MAORI

[@ArielCuna]

Yes Captain Tamas Lagoon cruise, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

[@Jaydenmcc]

Ty I’ve been on captain tamar