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    The document is lyrics to a traditional Maori poi dance song. It describes the rhythmic swinging motions of the poi (ball on string) and the emotions and feelings associated with dancing poi. The chorus repeats "Poi E, taku poi e" which translates to "Oh poi, my poi yeah!" inviting the dancer to connect their poi and feelings to the beat of the song.

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    The document is lyrics to a traditional Maori poi dance song. It describes the rhythmic swinging motions of the poi (ball on string) and the emotions and feelings associated with dancing poi. The chorus repeats "Poi E, taku poi e" which translates to "Oh poi, my poi yeah!" inviting the dancer to connect their poi and feelings to the beat of the song.

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    Poi E Lyrics

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    Kane Welsh
    The document is lyrics to a traditional Maori poi dance song. It describes the rhythmic swinging motions of the poi (ball on string) and the emotions and feelings associated with dancing poi. The chorus repeats "Poi E, taku poi e" which translates to "Oh poi, my poi yeah!" inviting the dancer to connect their poi and feelings to the beat of the song.

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    Poi E Lyrics Intro - solo a cappella : chanted by lead female Kaea. TE POI !

    PATUA TAKU POI PATUA KIA RITE PA-PARA PATUA TAKU POI E ! E A E rere ra e taku poi poro-titi E B Ti-taha-taha ra whaka-raru-raru e E A Poro-taka taka ra poro hurihuri mai E B E Rite tonu ki te ti-wai-waka e A E Ka pare pare ra p-o-o-i-o-i a A E Whaka-heke-heke e ki a kori kori e A E Piki whaka-runga ra ma mui-nga mai a A B E Taku poi poro-titi taku poi e E Poi E whaka-tata mai A Poi E kaua he rerek B Poi E kia piri mai ki au E B Poi E-E awhi mai ra E Poi E tpeka tia mai A Poi E o taua aroha B Poi E pai here tia ra E POI... TAKU POI E! Repeat solo a cappella : Chanted by lead female Kaea. PATUA TAKU POI PATUA KIA RITE PA-PARA PATUA TAKU POI E ! Verse & chorus repeated again, same sequence. Instrumental break, usually poi percussion. Then key change : repeat chorus on key change. At end of song : POI... TAKU POI E ! 4 times Then everyone chants at song's end : RERE ATU TAKU POI TI TA' TAHA RA WHAKARUNGA WHAKARARO TAKU POI E!

    E rere ra e taku poi porotiti Ttahataha ra, whakararuraru e Porotakataka r, poro hurihuri mai Rite tonu ki te tiwaiwaka e Ka parepare ra, poioi a Whakahekeheke, e kia korikori e Piki whakarunga ra, ma muinga mai a Taku poi porotiti, taku poi e! Poi E, whakatata mai Poi E, kaua he rerek Poi E, kia piri mai ki au Poi E, e awhi mai ra Poi E, tpekatia mai. Poi E, tua aroha - Poi E - paiheretia ra. POI... TAKU POI, E!

    Swing out rhythmically, my feelings lean out beside me, so deceptively. Swing round and down, spin towards me just like a fantail. Swing to the side: swing to and fro zoom down, wriggle, climb up above, swarm around me my whirling emotions, my poi, Yeah! Oh my feelings, draw near, Oh my poi, don't go astray Oh my affections, stick to me Oh my instincts, take care of me Oh my emotions, be entwined around me. Oh poi, our love... Oh poi ...binds. Poi.... my poi, yeah!

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