Oceania · Polynesia
Samoa
World Music Atlas — 2026 Founding Edition
Heartbeats of Samoa
This song celebrates Samoa, highlighting its geography, culture, traditions, capital city Apia, and its journey to independence.
SoundUpbeat Samoan siva with lively percussion, ukulele, and harmonious choral singing.
Lyrics
[Intro]
O le vasa lanu moana, o le fa'atulaga,
Samoa, mo se lalolagi e iloa ai.
[Verse 1]
Two islands, Upolu and Savai'i,
Where the waves dance on shores, a sight to see.
Apia is our bustling heart,
Where stories of our past do start.
[Pre-Chorus]
In the Pacific's warm embrace,
Samoa stands with grace.
[Chorus]
Samoa, Samoa, land of beauty,
Where the fai'ai and fa'alifu feed me,
Pe'a tattoos tell tales of our family tree.
Samoa, Samoa, forever we'll be free.
[Verse 2]
From 'Aiga to the sacred Maota,
The fa'asamoa guides us through.
Our voices echo in joyous siva,
Traditions old, but forever new.
[Chorus]
Samoa, Samoa, land of beauty,
Where the fai'ai and fa'alifu feed me,
Pe'a tattoos tell tales of our family tree.
Samoa, Samoa, forever we'll be free.
[Bridge]
In 1962, freedom was claimed,
With pride and unity, our spirit was named.
Lava fields and lush valleys roll,
In Samoa, everyone's heart finds its soul.
[Final Chorus]
Samoa, Samoa, land of beauty,
Where the fai'ai and fa'alifu feed me,
Pe'a tattoos tell tales of our family tree.
Samoa, Samoa, forever we'll be free.
[Outro]
O le lagi e uiga o Samoa,
Sail with us, and you'll know.