For those asking for the translation... Let the tears fall For my heart is filled with sorrow For we have lost many beloved ones Give me some comfort To wash away this pain For we have lost many of our young women It’s hard to comprehend The 19 lives that were lost And along with it the future of our small nation. RIP cousin Uisau. 19 years have gone by and I will never forget the day you said Goodbye to me for the last time before going to Motufoua School on the beach of our very small atoll Niutao. I’ll see you again cousin.

@SamuraiKai

4 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss...

@doinderrbahhh8219

3 жыл бұрын

I thought motufoua is located in vaitupu ??

@lototelelavega1656

3 жыл бұрын

@@doinderrbahhh8219 yeah but the ship goes around each island to collect the kids! So the last time they saw each other was on the shores, the day the ship came to Niutao to pick up the kids.

@djrhymes5021

2 жыл бұрын

Mean bro x

@suzanne5971

2 жыл бұрын

My sincere condolences…🙏

When I first heard this song used in the scene of Moana, despite not knowing the language I felt chills and became teary and it lead me here. Now I know, the meaning makes me understand how truly powerful this song is.

On March 8th, 2000, a fire broke out in one of the dormitories for girls at Motufoua Secondary School on the island of Vaitupu in Tuvalu and took the lives of 18 girls & their Matron, the dorm Supervisor. The girls ages ranged from 14 to 17. It started as a secret way of studying at night after the light is turned off at bed time. One girl stayed up studyng using a candle. She must have fallen asleep without putting off the candle light and that's what started the tragic fire. Eighteen other girls escaped the inferno, only three of whom suffered burns. It was also reported that the Matron died as she attempted to battle past the flames to rescue the girls. Among those who died are 2 sisters and the adopted grand daughter of the former Finance Minister of the Government of Tuvalu, the late Henry Naisali. The tragic event touched all residents on the eight populated islands and atolls which make up Tuvalu as well as all Tuvaluan living away from Tuvalu.

@alexmatangi6874

6 жыл бұрын

19 girls ghee

@crimsonlight1385

6 жыл бұрын

jkb1904 wait I'm confused so 18 escaped and there is another group of 18 that died?

@Pasovineyard

6 жыл бұрын

No. Do not be confused by the left.

@moodycakesbysweets

6 жыл бұрын

RIP beautiful souls ❤

@tessasimati8540

4 жыл бұрын

20 people actually

When I heard this watching Moana, something told me it came from tears, but also with so much love and peace. It turned out to be even more touching that I could imagine when I read the lyrics and the history behind it. Such a beautiful and touching song...

Even before looking up the meaning of the lyrics , or even finding the origins of the song from comments , something in me could feel that pain in the lyrics. That something was the cause of it & when I learned of the event , I cried. For the girls , their families , I just cried. Such a beautiful and powerful song.

@pitongapita1593

7 жыл бұрын

Mara same here, you could feel pain in the song

@Rdallday

6 жыл бұрын

Damn, word up to this. I for real felt the vibes of the song. Got the feels when I first heard this song

@thetallbackpacker

4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I felt too

Beautifully sung live. I cried when I heard this on Moana. Not knowing what it was about till now. ❤️❤️

@apdroidgeek1737

7 жыл бұрын

M Marino yeahh.... its so sad 😭

@temotumotufoua5959

7 жыл бұрын

M Marino yeh i cried too because the was named after my family name "Motufoua"

@demeteressence

7 жыл бұрын

M Marino what are the odds of replying to your comment again :) totally agree

@marianamarino126

7 жыл бұрын

Kyra Passion hahah oh hello again!

@demeteressence

7 жыл бұрын

M Marino so wierd haha where are you from?

I wondered why this song filled my spirit first time I heard it and now I know why, very beautiful song but also sad bout those kids at that school, I'm sure they'll love this song

I'm Micronesian and I don't even understand the song but just listening to the song itself, I can definitely feel the pain and the sorrow. Te Vaka you guys never fail to disappoint. Thank you a bunch for making such touching songs. God Bless

After just watching the production in Auckland 11/10/2020 Tinogafulu mo tokoiva my mind has so much knowledge and it still has left me shook 🥺 It was so good meeting the two survivors I heard them cry in the audience and I felt what they felt. Rest In Peace to the girls who didn’t make their dreams come true, who had plans for the future May you Rest In Peace ❤️🕊 Manuia tou Malaga

19 girls lost their lives at Motufoua Secondary boarding school, Vaitupu Is, Tuvalu back at 2000. What a tragedy, shock the whole nations and beyond the Pacific. I graduated 3 years earlier. Sad very sad. Good song dedicated to them. GB!!!

Those 19 souls would be so proud! beautifully written song 😍

I miss u family and all I know this sounds crazy but family for islanders is all islanders

@cheeky5476

7 жыл бұрын

Fidelis Lee we are all connected 💕

@fidelislee5965

7 жыл бұрын

Mara Uana well talofa family and good bye samoa:(

@victorkauyaca603

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Im From Fiji..and i love your comment 💙 in some ways there's always a connection to every Pacific Islanders...Samoa,Tonga,Rotuma, Kiribati nd the Rest Bula Vinaka 🤝 and One Love taciqu 💙

@adelekeopeyemi2043

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what it means but I like it

Loimata e maligi Toku loto fanoanoa Ko galo atu A fakapelepele Omai te fakamafanafanaga Solo te mae tenei Ko galo atu Na tamafine Faigata fakamalamalama Tino gafulu ma te toko iva Ave ai te lumanai A te atunuku

@muzamelsafaryar5366

5 жыл бұрын

the translation of these lyrics please?

@safairagavidi9640

5 жыл бұрын

muzamel safaryar here is the link to a video that translates it kzread.info/dash/bejne/noxnu7pqlsngdKw.html

This song is just one of those that are music to the soul. Just close your eyes and enjoy. RIP for the lost souls.

Hauntingly beautiful. Olivia sounds wonderful! ❤

RIP to the 19 girls who lost there lives.

@lylynzo5248

7 жыл бұрын

skylinejdmjp1 Can you explain whats happen with theses girls because I dont known their storie, pleease :)

@apdroidgeek1737

7 жыл бұрын

Lyly& Nzo iread some of the comments and what happen is there is a girl who use candle to study the whole day ofc back then they have no light who knows... and what happen is the candle burn the whole school the 19 girls trapped inside the school, they tried to scape but they cant so yeah they died there

@lylynzo5248

7 жыл бұрын

apdroid geek thanks you very much ! Thanks to you i know their storie now and its so sad :( ... I'm a french student and I study new zealand and polunesian history ...Thank you bro :)

@soseolinafs694

7 жыл бұрын

@apdroid geek...yes only one girl caused the problem. During those time most of our out islands only have power from 6am-10pm. So when the light go out in the dormitory then the girl used candle to finish her school work, but she felt asleep that's when the fire start. I have some related/cousins who have lost their lives...

@apdroidgeek1737

7 жыл бұрын

Lina Fatuvae Sio that is so sad to hear

I played this song and my daughter. 1 year old started crying. Now knowing the meaning. My heart.

this is a beautiful song...though it has a sad meaning to it rip those girls who lost their lives

:'( RIP to the girls who have lost their lives in the school fire Alofatu

@bestinthewest9168

8 жыл бұрын

it all started from one girl who was studying with a candle at night. and above her was a net to keep the mosquitos.and he fell asleep and the candle fell and the net got caught on fire and all the other 19 girlswere also sleeping with nets above them. they were all sleeping in a dormitory.they woke up in fear and they started crying but they couldn't escape because the windows were bars

@hamosuga1541

7 жыл бұрын

Best In the west 😟 so sad !!!

@temotumotufoua5959

7 жыл бұрын

Matatia Palu se tangi la!!

@sionefalesene4543

7 жыл бұрын

King T Motufoua e rei 😂😂😂😂😂 lol

@temotumotufoua5959

7 жыл бұрын

Matatia Palu te loi😂😂

PROUD OF THE PACIFIC UNIQUE CULTURES..L❤VE FROM MEXICO

the fire tragedy was on the 9th of March, 2000, time 11.00pm - 00.00 am, it took 15 mins to burnt down the whole building..and that was 11.25pm -11.40pm .. it was a sad moment for me seeing the dormitory filled with fire ... so 18 girls + 1 matron died and 18 were managed to escape from the fire... now these young girls/woman today are having good life, good job, have family etc..

Beautiful song and beat. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

This Song brings you to another Dimension!!! I imagine this voice in heaven... thank God for so much Talent!!

Your dah best Uncle love your music....(Im from Tuvalu, Jessie Liveti)

When you are Tuvaluan and you have only heard this months ago... And you've already heard the song... Tuvalu mo te atua

@tessasimati8540

3 жыл бұрын

@Nadia Yeah true

I don't know but Everytime I hear this song it makes me cry... watching the baby Moana scene with this song playing in the background brought me to tears. beautiful song that's touched my soul 🌺❤

it's pack with emotions, I can't stop my tears when I heard this song in the movie.

Every time I hear this song anywhere, makes me so tearful 😭

Cheeeehooooo!!!! And the story behind this is sad.... 😭 But loved this!!!! Especially in Moana also!!! Cheeeehooooo❤️😍😊💯👏🏽👍🏽😭

When I saw the movie moana and heard this song it made me feel sad and made me think of my dad that I just recently lost and now learning the true meaning of this touching song it make me ache also for those poor girls also such a beautiful and touching song I love to listen to it over and over

Loimata e malingi = Falling tears

ataahua! some words sound maori its soo beautiful! Arohanui

Beautiful...."Moana" brought me here as well.

@bxbybeauty9238

8 жыл бұрын

same hahahah😂😂😂

@sarahmoore3823

6 жыл бұрын

Jagersdad70 same

Alwaz loved this song, one of my favorites 😍

i got the chills when i saw this right now. beautiful song Love and Light

@crazyrabbit7569

7 жыл бұрын

i just replayed it and heard what he said about the tragedy, in the begining....now i know why this song hit me so hard. I send my Blessings

God bless the children and others at that school. may you translate this beautiful song in English if you would be so kind. Mahalo O'HANA 👑 HRH PRINCESS TIFFANY REED 👑 Kingdom of Maui Hawai'i and Oceania

@LT-wm4qq

7 жыл бұрын

Let the tears fall down, my heart is filled with sorrow for we have lost many loved ones.(Chorus)Let the healing flow over me and wash this pain away for we have lost many of our young women.) Its hard to understand that 19 lives were taken and along with it the future of a small nation.(Chorus) Let the healing flow over me and wash this pain away for we have lost many of our young women.)

@tiffanyreed643

7 жыл бұрын

🌺🌴🌊🐚🍍🌋🌸🐠🐬🐙🐳🐟🐋 ALOHA O'HANA, Thank You I know I felt my heart tugging at me, I now know why. Spiritual, Beautiful, heart felt words, God Bless You, and Everyone there, TRULY. You are all so incredibly special and I love you all for everything you all have done for the world, not just there. For MOANA as well. You all are such an inspiration to so many. Keep the faith and believe all things are possible. The world is a brighter place with you all and your voices heard around the world 🌍. A blessing, the love and joy you bring to so many, my heart is full of love and honor. Thank you, MAHALO Nui Loa, for translating those words. I really appreciate you. 👑 All the best this Holiday Season 🎄 Would love to see you all live some day 😇 👑 HRH PRINCESS TIFFANY REED 👑 Kingdom of Maui Hawai'i and Oceania

@eileengideon7542

7 жыл бұрын

Grand Caster

Love this xx ❤

She sounds like an angel

beautiful my daughter needs the song all the time she loves your voice

@pjmkthxoyl217

7 жыл бұрын

Meghan92Foo Vai Mahina is the real person who sings this song. FYI

@Meghan92Foo

7 жыл бұрын

thank you I did know that. when we heard it on Moana we lost IT

@pjmkthxoyl217

7 жыл бұрын

Meghan92Foo good for you.

@fatutoa2823

6 жыл бұрын

justanotheryoungpolygirl why gotta be so mean about it. She just trying to say she appreciates the song.

Très belle voix,j'adore

Still my tears fall every time I hear this song.😢😭

Why people dislike this it’s so sad I understand this song I’m a Tuvaluan

Emotional! ❤

so beautiful rip baby gurls

This beautiful song have powerful energy. RIP for the 19 girls.

The song is so sad for everyone but remember god he's can fix the sadness to change to everyone happyness in Jesus name Amen

Love the song, I love the lady who sings

beautiful song i love it

RESPECT...

I love the show you are the best singer in the whole wide world

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Man I remember hearing about this in 2000 my heart dropped GOD be with Motufoua Secondary Schoolofa'atu

May the 19 lovely teine’s rest in paradise... My prayers go out to them 💙 Ofa atu ~Kilikinaalani of Fale’ula Samoa, and kingdom of Hawai’i Oceania 🇼🇸🌺 Ofa atu

This song means so much more now knowing the purpose, tautoko

I just felt like cryring

beautiful!! :'(

I had no idea the story behind the song. How heart breaking. Such a beautiful song and tribute

I'm from To Venezuela, I love u Music

Yesssss Max!!!!!!

He nani loa kēia 😩❤️

i love the song

@angelahenry2909

6 жыл бұрын

Unaisi Debalevu photo by the princess of 7th to 2morrow for me up from

Polynesian pride to the world

Moana minha bb ama essa música

Very sad story of 19 girls who died in the fire of their boarding shool in Tuvalu island, rest in peace all of you...

felt peace in my heart song i love hawaii.......

@fatutoa2823

7 жыл бұрын

Kiku Chan it's Tokelauan song though 😂

@JacksonHalm

7 жыл бұрын

Polynesian Warrior actually Tuvaluan with a few Tokelauan words

@supervalour8620

7 жыл бұрын

Its Tuvaluan with a hint of Toke. Because Tuvaluan and Toke a pretty much the same... Literally. There is a huge population in Tuvalu where theres Toke in them. Same goes for Tokes. Theres a lot of Tuvaluan blood in em too. Im one of them. #TuvaluanPride

@billypetelu2704

7 жыл бұрын

yes their the same but toke people kind talk different

This came on during sunset yesterday when I was swimming and my dog sat in front of me and it was probs the most beautiful scene I’ve ever seen

Shes beautiful

fantastic girl

im not crying. you are! T_T

nice voice

I like this version better because the meaning of the lyrics actually connect to the origin of the song. It's more authentic than what the "Moana" version had.

Will you be uploading any songs from your performance tonight in Cerritos? "Pate Mo Tou Agaga" is my favorite song you have ever written and hearing it live was a true joy. I'd love to see a video of it from tonight. You put on one of the best shows I have ever attended.

My heart 🥺 This is my fave song from moana ❤️✨

I remember the tragedy in Tuvalu. School burnt down and kids were somewhat stuck inside. 😢.

Moana Bela canção

OMG, watching this because of the Moana song... i'm crying. what a beautiful way to remember a tragic event... May their soul rest in peace...

Malo mote pese.....masausau ki tamafine ko galo atu 😭😭😭

My mum is from Tuvalu ❤️

I love olivia

Can i know which country did this song from?? And what is the story about this song?? It so beautiful and inspired me when i read the translation of this song, and what happen to the 19 girls?? Someone please tell me the story.. 😭

@downundabrotha

7 жыл бұрын

Amer Hyuga The original song was written in both Tuvaluan and Samoan. It tells of the sorrow from losing 19 lives. Apparently one of the girls was using a candle to study and fell asleep. Loimata means Tears and Maligi pronounced Malingi means to fall. So 'Loimata e Maligi' loosely translated means to Cry uncontrollably. Very sad and touched millions of people all over the world. In Moana the lyrics are changed about a girl finding her way 🌺

Roimata e maringi (Cook Islands translation) RIP those beautiful souls who perished in the Y2K fire in Tuvalu.

Have you guys ever performed any other original songs in the States? Have you performed any songs from the Moana soundtrack in the US?

🙂

😎🖒👌↩

OMG!! This is the Moana song “an innocent Warrior”!! I love this song!! This song is soo beautiful!! This song is what made me fall in love with the movie Moana. The perfect group to play this song. Great performance!! I would love to see this in person

@angelahenry2909

6 жыл бұрын

Johnathan's World cup of coffee and have fun at the princess of Wales andAnthonyI weune

trop neeeit

BYE BYE VAI!

Wow I never knew this song came from that tragedy.... it was so beautiful when I heard it played in "Moana"

Anyone know the guitar chords for this?! T-T I neeeeeed them!!!

beautiful voice🤗🤗🤗 tres bel voix mais les appareils ki font ke le son cloche dommage en tous les cas bravo a ce groupe pour avoir chanter les chanson de Vaiana (the Moana) sublime

Loimata e maligi Toku loto fanoanoa Ko galo atu A fakapelepele Omai te fakamafanafanaga Solo te mae tenei Ko galo atu Na tamafine Faigata fakamalamalama Tino gafulu ma te toko iva Ave ai te lumanai A te atunuku Omai te fakamafanafanaga Solo te mae tenei Ko galo atu Na tamafine A fakapelepele Omai te fakamafanafanaga Solo te mae tenei Ko galo atu Na tamafine Loimata e maligi Toku loto fanoanoa Ko galo atu A fakapelepele Loimata e maligi

What were the girls names?

Guitar tutorial plis

SONG 1:39

what's her name

So the song was a tribute to the 19 lives lost.

This is such a sad song. How does it fit in moana?

MOANA

@edisonsupervida5917

7 жыл бұрын

John De Leon moana

@sarahmoore3823

6 жыл бұрын

John De Leon YES

@andy118111

6 жыл бұрын

No

@kimanimaalo8749

6 жыл бұрын

This song existed way before Moana did. If you would understand what this song is about, you shouldn’t say that. It is a tribute song to the 19 young girls in Tuvalu who lost their lives in a fire at school. I’m not sure if you’re Polynesian or not but you must understand that not everything in polynesia is about Moana.

who is the singer name

@soteriasenpai1394

8 жыл бұрын

idk the girl's name but the band is Te Vaka and the guy with the guitar is Opetaia and he wrote the song :)

@fatutoa2823

8 жыл бұрын

Original singer of song is Vai Mahina. This girls name is something Foai? Lol

@tuuuluuu

7 жыл бұрын

Anderson rondon tejada the girls name is Olivia Foa'i. Opetaia Foa'i (guitarist with the hat on the left) is the leader of the band and also her dad. Vai Mahina was one of the singers in the past.

@happymonsterhype5811

7 жыл бұрын

Anderson rondon tejada This is Olivia Foa'i. The original singer for this song and for the film 'Moana' is Vai Mahina.

@matasauapefu7722

7 жыл бұрын

The girl's name is Olivia Foai. She's Opetaia's daughter.