[Leader A Māori war chant] [Verse 1] Ringa pakia! Uma tiraha! Turi whatia! Hope whai ake! Waewae takahia kia kino! Slap the hands against the thighs! Puff out the chest! Bend the knees! Let the hip follow! Stomp the feet as hard as you can [Pre-Chorus] Ground shakes beneath your furious stride Ancient drums beat deep inside Bring the fight, stand strong and tall Conquer now, or lose it all [Chorus] Ka mate, ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru Nāna nei i tiki mai whakawhiti te rā [Verse 2] Ā, upane! Ka upane! Ā, upane, ka upane Whiti te rā [Pre-Chorus] Hold that breath, feel the room go still Every step says, "We're here still" Shoulders set, eyes locked on the line One more beat, then we rise [Verse 3] Shoulders broad and eyes alight Ready for the coming fight Shields up high, a roaring sound No retreat, we hold our ground [Chorus] Ka mate, ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru Nāna nei i tiki mai whakawhiti te rā [Outro] Ā, upane! Ka upane! Ā, upane, ka upane! Whiti te rā! Whiti te rā! The sun shines! The sun shines! Victory is ours, forevermore!
