Afio mai!
Welcome to the largest collection of Samoan lyrics online. But Samoan Lyrics is more than just a database—it’s a resource for understanding, preserving, and celebrating our music, poetry, and culture.
Why We Exist
Music is one of the most powerful ways to connect with our language and heritage. For Samoans worldwide—especially those who didn’t grow up fluent in Samoan—it’s a doorway to learning and understanding. Through song, we can uncover the stories, traditions, and wordplay that make our culture unique.
We also aim to support event planners, choreographers, and performers by providing accurate lyrics and insights into their meanings. Whether you’re planning a wedding, preparing a siva (dance), or simply reconnecting with your roots, we’re here to help.
The Reality of Fan-Submitted Lyrics
This site began as a community project, with fans of Samoan music contributing lyrics out of love and enthusiasm. Many weren’t fluent speakers, so early submissions included errors and omissions. While we’re immensely grateful for their efforts, we’re now working through over 400 songs to verify lyrics, confirm composers, and provide accurate translations.
Making Lyrics Accessible
To deepen your experience, we embed YouTube videos alongside the lyrics. This allows you to hear the music while exploring its words, creating a more immersive connection. Embedding these videos also helps the creators by boosting their visibility and SEO performance on YouTube.
How to Use the Site
- Search and Explore: Use the search bar to find songs—from traditional favorites to modern hits.
- Understand the Words: Read lyrics in Samoan, with English translations available for select songs. These translations go beyond literal meanings to include cultural context.
- Contribute Your Knowledge: Found an error or missing detail? Leave a constructive comment to help us improve.
- Support the Community: Like and upvote helpful suggestions to highlight the most accurate contributions.
Our True Purpose
At its heart, Samoan Lyrics is about language. For many of us, music is the bridge to reclaiming fluency and understanding. It’s a tool for learning and connecting, ensuring that our stories and traditions endure.
But our mission extends beyond that. By improving the accuracy and accessibility of lyrics, we also help choreographers match movements to meaning, planners find the perfect song for their events, and fans around the world sing with confidence.
Join the Effort
Samoan Lyrics is a community-driven project, and we need your help to make it even better. Whether you’re a fan, composer, lyricist, or performer, your contributions are invaluable. Share your knowledge, suggest corrections, and help us preserve the beauty of Samoan music for generations to come.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can celebrate our heritage through the songs we love.
