National-hymn of the Cook Islands
Country: | Cook Islands |
Title: | Te Atua Mou E ("To Almighty God") |
Text: | Te Rito |
Composer: | Sir Thomas Davis |
National anthem since: | 1982 |
Original text:
Te Atua mou e
Ko koe rai te pu
O te pa enua e
Akarongo may
I to matou nei reo
Te kapiki atu nei
Paruru mai
Ia matou nei
Omai te korona mou
Kia ngateitei
Kia vai rai te aroa
O te pa enua e
Translation (by analogy):
Almighty God, ruler of islands and seas,
hear our call. Protect us and crown us with freedom.
May peace and love reign supreme throughout the land.