Austin Haynes: "Me pēhea rā?" (Erima Maewa Kaihau)

Erima Maewa Kaihau's 1918 waiata (song), "Me pēhea rā". Accompanist: Florent Mourier. Visit Austin's instagram: @austin.hayness Visit Austin's website: www.austinhaynes.me Lyrics in te reo Māori: Me pēhea rā e taea ai Te aroha i roto nei? Ko wai te tau, Arā te puti pai? Kāhore nei ōna aroha? Kia mau mai rā ki ahau E tōku reo hei karere, E aku ringa toro mai, Miria mai rā ngā mata Hei konei rā. My attempt at an English translation! What sort of love is this That I feel within me? Who is my sweetheart, My dear blossom? Is this not their love? Remain here with me, O my voice, my messenger, O my hand, bend forth And caress my brows, By me here.