He kākano āhau

He kakano ahau - I am a seed I ruia mai i Rangiatea - Scattered from Rangiatea And I can never be lost I am a seed, born of greatness Descended from a line of chiefs He kakano ahau - I am a seed. Ki hea ra au e hitekiteki ana - Wherever I may roam Ka mau tonu i ahau oku tikanga - Wherever I may roam Toku reo, toku oho-oho - My language is my cherished possession Toku reo, toku mapihi maurea - My language is the object of my affection Toku whakakai marihi - My precious adornment My language is my strength An ornament of grace Ka tu ana ahau - Whenever I stand Ka uhia au e oku tipuna - I am clothed by my ancestors My pride I will show That you may know who I am I am a warrior, a survivor He morehu ahau - I am a remnant Ki hea ra au e hitekiteki ana - Wherever I may roam Ka mau tonu i ahau oku tikanga - Wherever I may roam Toku reo, toku oho-oho - My language is my cherished possession Toku reo, toku mapihi maurea - My language is the object of my affection Toku whakakai marihi - My precious adornment My language is my strength An ornament of grace An ornament of grace