Me he manu rere ahau e,
Kua rere ki tō moenga,
Ki te awhi tō tinana,
Aue, aue!
E te tau, tahuri mai.
Kei te moe te tinana,
Kei te oho te wairua,
Kei te hotu te manawa,
Aue, aue!
E te tau, tahuri mai.
If I was a bird on the wing
I would fly to your bed
To embrace your body
Oh, oh!
My darling, turn to me
I would fly to your bed
To embrace your body
Oh, oh!
My darling, turn to me
Although my body is sleeping
My spirit is aroused
And my heart throbs with desire
Oh, oh!
My darling, turn to me