Kia Hora Te Marino

Let the Calm Be

Kia Hora Te Marino

Let the calm beKia hora te marino
Let the sea be like greenstoneKia whakapapa pounamu te moana
Let the light shine brightKia tere te ārohirohi
Let the calm beKia hora te marino
The calm that leadsTe marino ara
To forever moreMō āque tonu ake

Pull out the heart of the flaxUnuhia te rito te harakeke
Where's the bellbird singing?Kei hea te kōmako e kō?
Tell meKi mai ki ahau
What is the most important thing in the world?He aha te mea nui o te Ao?
I say, it’s people!Māku e kī, he tangata!

Behold, life forceTihei mauri ora
A shout of triumph! Bring forth the tools!A whiti whano! Haramai te toki!
Join together! Gather round! Let’s unite!Haumi ē! Hui ē! Tāiki ē!

Let the calm beKia hora te marino
Let the sea be like greenstoneKia whakapapa pounamu te moana
Let the light shine brightKia tere te ārohirohi
Let the calm beKia hora te marino
The calm that leadsTe marino ara
To forever moreMō āque tonu ake
To forever moreMō āque tonu ake