I went to university in Hawaii where there were many Tongans and Samoans; their languages and singing convinced me, if there was ever a heavenly language, its remnants are in Polynesia.
Imagine You’re exhausted and you’ve given up from battling a big fire all night, not sure at times if you’d even survive the night. No help in sight and none on the way… then as dawn is breaking you hear singing echoing through the forest. Your rescuers have arrived.
I love the Polynesian heart and spirit. My life would be different indeed had I not shared in that joy years ago. Thank you for sharing! Wonderful memories.
This is how God intended man to walk through the woods. Singing and protecting. Not drinking and shooting. Bless these men and may God keep their culture intact in this world.
The scripture said for humans to have dominion over all the creatures for it is plentiful but, yeah, typical Luke-warm “Christian” of you picking and choosing what you want
@@247Tongan I'm sure that america Samoa ain't threatening other country's with nukes lol. I don't need to be there, to know how things are going on. Im a islander myself. I also have alot of Samoan friends as well, that migrated to the u.s.a. I heard alot stories and it ain't that bad, other than what's going on with the u.s and other surrounding countries.
Much alofas I always love seeing this video it’s just joyful and reminds me how many people just want to help (I’ve got firefighter cousins who tell me there’s some $$ for any deployed firefighter) but just the mission focus and the way they sing reminds me there’s still a little good
Awesome that's a God's crew , I know I would want to work alone side of these brothers any day of the week , it's a part of the spirit we should carry every day vaa we do life , I'm betting that they are unstoppable !!!!
Oh my god these men are a so wonderful! (I have tears right now rolling down my face, because at one point in my life I felt the same!) Why don’t Americans, born in America feel the same? I am crying because of the way they are better Americans, than the ones born here! Hopefully they will be the ones that help Americans understand what America stands for! Thank You America Samoans for helping! You ARE THE VERY BEST OF AMERICA!!! On the other hand trump is what America has become. And that is way too sad! It’s the main reason for the tears! Lots and lots and lots of tears! Thank You American Simons! May all the blessings be granted to you and yours! Thank You!
And the sad thing is Americans Samoans don't even have full citizen rights or voting rights here in America even when doing these sacrifices for this country
I looooove this version so much!!🥰 2024 and I still come back at least ones a year since I first discovered this video and listen to this 4 or 5 times. I am not religious at all but this song sung in this version is just awesome. Does this version exist on Spotify??? If not please get these guys to record this and put it on Spotify. They will make money from this guarantied.
Thank you all, for holding onto your truths and blasting it out too the world. Your culture never stops amazing me. From the first time I heard these I was in the Marine Corps. I was a 17 year old skinny Sicilian kid from the middle of Nebraska. I'll never forget that feeling of unity you guys beautifully display. I am incredibly blessed to have been in your presence as a fellow warrior. Thank you! Realize the power of your impacts bc y'all are changing the world brothers. It's a Slow adjustment upon witness it's consistently changing people!
Lived with Tongan and Samoans for 2 years. Love them. Everyone should go to a Polynesian church at least once in their lives. Makes me sad how many people are not religious or don’t believe in god.
I don't believe in god my friend, and I'm sure that's OK with a lot of people. I do love religious music however, I could listen to gospel tunes and this incredible singing all day. I don't need God in my life to enjoy it. Be well
Lyrics for song (based on video): VERSE 2 …le ua fai ma faapaolo mai le puapuaga CHORUS Ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai) ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai VERSE 3 Faafetai i le agaga le fesoasoani mai (le fesoasoani mai) e manuia talosaga atoa uma mea e fai CHORUS Ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai) ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai CHANT AT END God is good! All the time! All the time! God is good! God is great! Everyday! Everyday! God is great! Amen!
Of course, palagis compare anything with to do with a beautiful island such as ours like a marketable "Disney fairytale" 🙄 muamua le Atua, brothers. What a lovely cadence 🇼🇸 🇦🇸
Lyrics for song (based on video): VERSE 2 …le ua fai ma faapaolo mai le puapuaga CHORUS Ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai) ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai VERSE 3 Faafetai i le agaga le fesoasoani mai (le fesoasoani mai) e manuia talosaga atoa uma mea e fai CHORUS Ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai) ia pepese ia pepese aleluia faafetai CHANT AT END God is good! All the time! All the time! God is good! God is great! Everyday! Everyday! God is great! Amen
Thumbs up if you are still watching this and tearing up 5 years later. These Heroes are singing the Samoan version of "What A Friend We Have in Jesus"
I went to university in Hawaii where there were many Tongans and Samoans; their languages and singing convinced me, if there was ever a heavenly language, its remnants are in Polynesia.
Thank you for sharing this, this means a lot 🤙🏾💯
@@royalrod_ 💜🌺💙
thats so sweet😭
Haole
Ofaz brother😁
The most beautiful voices in the world... Polynesians
Imagine
You’re exhausted and you’ve given up from battling a big fire all night, not sure at times if you’d even survive the night. No help in sight and none on the way… then as dawn is breaking you hear singing echoing through the forest. Your rescuers have arrived.
Love how this is one of the church songs my family sings when doing the family prayer 🇼🇸
I love the Polynesian heart and spirit. My life would be different indeed had I not shared in that joy years ago. Thank you for sharing! Wonderful memories.
This is how God intended man to walk through the woods. Singing and protecting. Not drinking and shooting. Bless these men and may God keep their culture intact in this world.
The scripture said for humans to have dominion over all the creatures for it is plentiful but, yeah, typical Luke-warm “Christian” of you picking and choosing what you want
@@gabeandersen9680Don’t be bitter bhenchod
All Glory to The Most High. Forever blessed to be Samoan.
AMAZING! They know where their help comes from. Such good voices.
Sounds like What a Friend We Have In Jesus...
AmeliaBlakeMusic it’s thanks all to god😁
You are right that is What a friend we have in Jesus.
Manu samoa version
Yes!
@@boxerloverakavalerie6997 Hallelujah!!!
Come To Zion...one of my favorites. Chills to hears these brothers singing it.
Israel Israel Come to Zion
This is the best thing on the internet...great singing guys!
Wonderful! Beats the old saying about "whistle while you work" by a country mile!
Such love! Thank you for your help during our fire season! Long live Samoa!
How moving - singing from the heart and soul ! And how giving of them to go to fight the wildfires. Bless them :)
They came thousand miles to help out fellow Americans we should honer these brave Americans !!!!
God will be with you till we meet again
samoan people is known as the happy people no matter whats the senerio
True true, we can go to a battlefield suffer a cyclone and tsunami and still be happy and give to God praise
If bigfoot was in those woods, he is not anymor haha
🤣😅🤣😅🤣 kalofiiiiii
On the seal of American Samoa it says MuaMua le ATUA
Which means " God first "
I thx them for the help in our fire in Shasta County 🤙😂
I had the opportunity to visit Samoa a few years ago, on a South Pacific cruise. Beautiful people.
Love how they nailed the piece: the tone of voice, two or three fighters having a line/chorus? to sing with the rest following during/after
One of the most unique country's, that only fights environmental disaster, other than themselves or other country's. Keep it up uso's. 🤙
Are you sure? Have you been there.
@@247Tongan I'm sure that america Samoa ain't threatening other country's with nukes lol. I don't need to be there, to know how things are going on. Im a islander myself. I also have alot of Samoan friends as well, that migrated to the u.s.a. I heard alot stories and it ain't that bad, other than what's going on with the u.s and other surrounding countries.
Love the spirit these fine men share thru their fantastic singing. Love it. ❤❤❤👍
Song of Thankyou n praise for keeping crew safe
God bless these wonderful brave men.
I'm proud your country proud..and most importantly God is much proud of you uso..keep it up lol
Much alofas I always love seeing this video it’s just joyful and reminds me how many people just want to help (I’ve got firefighter cousins who tell me there’s some $$ for any deployed firefighter) but just the mission focus and the way they sing reminds me there’s still a little good
Good thing about Samoan people they know how to respect, even there own Culture God
What a Friend we Have in Jesus, sang in F major🙏🏻
What a Friend we Have in Jesus was made much more late than this song
TAMA SAMOA BABYYYYY! MALO USOS! Love my people.
God Bless all firefighters around the world! Strong individuals with the heart and courage to help, save and protect. 👍💛🙏
That tune sounds like “Come To Zion!”
I think it's actually did you think to pray"
What you say is the LDS version. This is the protestant version.
@@theephraimite that's right. Kalofas!
@@theephraimite nerd.
@@justlookingaround3169 nerd.
Thanks for the land that we have
Awesome that's a God's crew , I know I would want to work alone side of these brothers any day of the week , it's a part of the spirit we should carry every day vaa we do life , I'm betting that they are unstoppable !!!!
This is f***ing amazing.
Chur ma uso's!!!✊ nga mihi frm Aotearoa!!!✌
Inspirational
Thats tight! Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.
If I don’t meet you gentleman on this side of heaven, I’ll be seeing you on the other. God bless you and wish you the best in life. Praying for you!
What a Friend we have in Jesus.🙏 Mrs.🐝
Mad respect...Doing what they do best. Tough sob's. Stepping in to lend a hand when they dont have to. Stay safe.
Oh my god these men are a so wonderful!
(I have tears right now rolling down my face, because at one point in my life I felt the same!)
Why don’t Americans, born in America feel the same?
I am crying because of the way they are better Americans, than the ones born here!
Hopefully they will be the ones that help Americans understand what America stands for!
Thank You America Samoans for helping!
You ARE THE VERY BEST OF AMERICA!!!
On the other hand trump is what America has become.
And that is way too sad!
It’s the main reason for the tears!
Lots and lots and lots of tears!
Thank You American Simons!
May all the blessings be granted to you and yours!
Thank You!
Thank you for the comment and btw its Samoans not simions
And the sad thing is Americans Samoans don't even have full citizen rights or voting rights here in America even when doing these sacrifices for this country
,you mean Biden is what you have, Trump tried to bring God back into America...
I'm Indonesian, I love your song ❤❤❤....we sing it also...and almost the same, we called it Ibu Pertiwi means Motherland ❤❤❤❤
That’s amazing these are true heroes especially today every one of the woodland fire teams are doing an awesome job may god be on their side
Next stop: Singing in the fire-breaks of China!
What a move!
Youre heroes
I looooove this version so much!!🥰
2024 and I still come back at least ones a year since I first discovered this video and listen to this 4 or 5 times.
I am not religious at all but this song sung in this version is just awesome.
Does this version exist on Spotify???
If not please get these guys to record this and put it on Spotify.
They will make money from this guarantied.
samoan version of What a friend we have in jesus 🙌🏾
this is how our peoples raised, we start everything with God and we ended up with God...good job brothers...
Thank you all, for holding onto your truths and blasting it out too the world. Your culture never stops amazing me. From the first time I heard these I was in the Marine Corps. I was a 17 year old skinny Sicilian kid from the middle of Nebraska. I'll never forget that feeling of unity you guys beautifully display. I am incredibly blessed to have been in your presence as a fellow warrior. Thank you! Realize the power of your impacts bc y'all are changing the world brothers. It's a Slow adjustment upon witness it's consistently changing people!
Thank you for believing us my friend now you're belong to us and we belong to you brother...
Very interesting! Hookah with the indins
God is with you
Lived with Tongan and Samoans for 2 years. Love them. Everyone should go to a Polynesian church at least once in their lives. Makes me sad how many people are not religious or don’t believe in god.
I don't believe in god my friend, and I'm sure that's OK with a lot of people. I do love religious music however, I could listen to gospel tunes and this incredible singing all day. I don't need God in my life to enjoy it. Be well
Shasta County! USO thx 🤙
AMEN GOD BLESS YALL
Come to Zion with the USOs. I love it🙌🏼🌺
GOD BLESS
Lyrics for song (based on video):
VERSE 2
…le ua fai ma faapaolo
mai le puapuaga
CHORUS
Ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai)
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
VERSE 3
Faafetai i le agaga
le fesoasoani mai (le fesoasoani mai)
e manuia talosaga
atoa uma mea e fai
CHORUS
Ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai)
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
CHANT AT END
God is good! All the time!
All the time! God is good!
God is great! Everyday!
Everyday! God is great!
Amen!
Same melody like one of our Namibian church songs
Whats the name of the song please?? ?
I remember when americans used to sing together. God bless the similans.
Take it to the Lord in prayer...Cuéntaselo a Dios en oración...Thank you boys for upholding Jesus at the centre of our chores!
Fa’afetai i le atua
lena tatou tupu ai
ina ua na alofa fua
ia te tatou uma
Tali: ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
Faafetai i lona alo
lena afio mai luga
le ua fai ma faapaolo
mai le puapuaga
Tali: ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
Faafetai i le agaga
le fesoasoani mai
e manuia talosaga
atoa uma mea e fai
Tali: ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
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suga
June 13, 2009 at 6:47 am
sung at the end of prayer time..
ALWAYS ends with the famous line
“aaaaaaaaa-meneeee.”
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samoan gherl
September 18, 2009 at 5:50 am
Dis song is da bomb!!!!!! We always sing it in church. LUV JAMOAN JAM!!!!!!!
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Sera
October 6, 2009 at 3:44 pm
malo bois le pese i viiga ole Atua nice song
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Hoppey...aka...Shawty!!! >>Samoana
November 4, 2009 at 1:27 pm
MAN!!!!
I LOVE THIS SONG SOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
manaia lava le pese…
Ae ia viia ai pea le atua!!!
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Nisha
November 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm
man i luv dis song becuz we always sing it in our evening prayers i luv de end it goes lyk dis aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeee………………..nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Peace out everybody.
P.S to my friends and family
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Michael Bailey
February 9, 2010 at 7:09 am
Hi…..I have the lyrics, now I need the traditional tune to:
‘Fa’afetai i le Atua’ -- the version with the chorus ‘ia pepese ia pepese alleluia fa’aetai’
Can anyone help me please. i have one copy of a version I got yesterday from Australia, sadly it’s not the one. My phone number is 0272247149.If you can help I would be most grateful.
Thanks, and many blessings
mike B
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DJ
December 23, 2017 at 6:41 am
Try “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

Female
April 9, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I so need to learn this haha I’m like plastic as, the only aikae sitting there not singing cause I dont know the words haha even my younger cousins know the words bahaha poor me!
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Keith Tago
February 28, 2014 at 7:45 am
Doesn’t the line end; “ia te tatou uma NEI”?
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Moira
November 6, 2018 at 1:01 pm
Yes that’s what I thought, I can sing this without looking at the words, there’s 2 fati (versions) to this hymn. My mum used to sing the old version which was the hard one. May God test her soul , this reminds me of her and the other members of the family who have passed on.

Mina Tafaovale
March 17, 2015 at 8:58 pm
Love this song, not only good but it means a lot.Ia viia le Atua mo lona alofa tunoa. Always end the song with the famous… AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-MMMMMMMMMMMMMM-EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN-EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! praise god, hallelujah amen 🙂
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tamasese
May 13, 2015 at 9:56 pm
manaia le pese
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Elena Mareta
May 29, 2015 at 7:37 pm
MAN!!!
I love this song so cool and I love the tune to the song.
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Maddison
February 22, 2018 at 7:41 pm
I sing this song in poly club I love dis song SO MUCH
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What are your thoughts...?
DISCUSSION
Sami on Teine O Le AtunuuCould someone translate the song please.
Ne'igalomeatiga Faamoana on Tali maiaD A Answer me, oh, my love; G Gm D Just what sin have I been guilty of? G6 D Tell me how I came to lose your love, Fdim Em7 A7 D Please answer me, my love. D A You were mine yesterday; G Gm D I believed that love was here to stay. G6 D Won't you tell...
Nicia on Alofa ia oeIs there an english version
Maseuli Faleosalafai Tipa on LeafaitulagiFaafetai i lau Afioga i le Aloalii mo le faamaonia o le tusitala o lenei pese. Manuia le tau faaiu o lenei tausaga.
Moira on Fa’afetai i Le AtuaYes that’s what I thought, I can sing this without looking at the words, there’s 2 fati (versions) to this hymn. My mum used to sing the old version which was the hard one. May God test her soul , this reminds me of her and the other members of the family who have passed on.
© One Samoana 2018
One Samoana

My County USO! Shasta County🤙🤙🤙
God bless my polynesian brothers
Similar song from Indonesia, "Ibu Pertiwi"
Anybody know the name of the song? I remember it from church growing up but I never knew the name
Israel Israel, God is Calling
The Gurkhas of the Pacific?
Tongans and Fijians are bigger taller and stronger. Maoris are fiercer.
arent samoans stereotyped as the biggest ones and named as the warrrior culture? bahaha stfu @@mojoejojo6675
never even heard of those 3 groups even win a world boxing or UFC title
✝❤God Bless❤✝
Vi’ia le Ali’i. Malo lava le galulue i nai uso. ❤
PRAYERS4ALLOFYOU
Song??
See you guys on the other side.
Heros
RIP wildfire
Of course, palagis compare anything with to do with a beautiful island such as ours like a marketable "Disney fairytale" 🙄 muamua le Atua, brothers. What a lovely cadence 🇼🇸 🇦🇸
Let's go Ike @k@ Spaidah , kamaiki ulupo'o
This make me miss home
🇦🇸✊🇼🇸
All to the glory of God!
Proud Americans
Bless u brothers…and always keep safe 💯💯💯💯
💯
Did you think to pray..
Anyone translate the song ?!
Lyrics for song (based on video):
VERSE 2
…le ua fai ma faapaolo
mai le puapuaga
CHORUS
Ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai)
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
VERSE 3
Faafetai i le agaga
le fesoasoani mai (le fesoasoani mai)
e manuia talosaga
atoa uma mea e fai
CHORUS
Ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai (aleluia faafetai)
ia pepese ia pepese
aleluia faafetai
CHANT AT END
God is good! All the time!
All the time! God is good!
God is great! Everyday!
Everyday! God is great!
Amen
It’s a song called Isreal Isreal, god is calling!
Samoa 61
Malo Lva boys, loto nu'u 4afetai Malo Lva 4afetai
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yah my family can join ofa""
Stl: yo Will bump up the radio.
Copy.
what is the song call ?
Ia pepese
Eng or Samoan ?
Faafetai uso mea uma na e faia
🇦🇸🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
Israel, Israel God is Calling is the name of this beloved LDS hymn no. 7 Feel the Spirit!
I thought Samoa had invaded the US.
what?
@@kingkobe684 Yes
@@angieroxy7550 wow, ok
Lol maybe if Samoa had a sizeable enough population, just maybe...
🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸
🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸
I wonder where Snow White is.
Oww kefe dis where we put da hungi bala
It’s Israel Israel come to Zion
wildlife firefighter Russian