Lia
Fiji Lyrics


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Isa, Isa you are my only treasure;
Must you leave me, so lonely and foresaken?
As the roses will miss the sun at dawning,
Every moment my heart for you is yearning.

Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;
O, forget not, when you're far away,
Precious moments beside dear Suva.

Isa, Isa, my heart was filled with pleasure,
From the moment I heard your tender greeting;
'Mid the sunshine, we spent the hours together,
Now so swiftly those happy hours are fleeting.

Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;
O, forget not, when you're far away,
Precious moments beside dear Suva.

O'er the ocean your island home is calling,
Happy country where roses bloom in splendour;
O, if I could but journey there beside you,
Then forever my heart would sing in rapture.

Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;




O, forget not, when you're far away,
Precious moments beside dear Suva.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fiji's song Lia convey the feelings of a person who is deeply in love with someone who is about to leave them behind. The singer pleads with their lover, called Isa, not to desert them and leave them lonely and heartbroken. The song suggests the overbearing pain that comes with the imminent departure of a loved one. The lyrics convey a tone of sorrow and loss, describing the situation as "the purple shadow falling" and "the sunshine we spent together now so swiftly fleeting."


The singer seems to treasure every moment they shared with Isa, and their time together has left a lasting impression on their heart. They reminisce about the good times that took place in Suva, a city in Fiji, and express a desire to journey to Isa's island home to be with them. The song expresses feelings of longing, yearning, and the desire to hold on to precious moments amidst the pain of separation.


Overall, Lia is a poignant song that describes the anguish of separation that comes with the departure of a loved one. Fiji's hauntingly beautiful voice and the melancholic melody make it a memorable piece of music that captures the emotions associated with love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Isa, Isa you are my only treasure;
You, my beloved, are the most valuable thing to me.


Must you leave me, so lonely and foresaken?
Do you have to go and leave me feeling alone and abandoned?


As the roses will miss the sun at dawning,
Just as the flowers long for the sun when it rises,


Every moment my heart for you is yearning.
I yearn for you with every passing moment.


Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
My heart is heavy with sorrow, like a shadow cast in purple.


Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;
Tomorrow will bring even more sorrow to my heart.


O, forget not, when you're far away,
Please remember, even when you are far away,


Precious moments beside dear Suva.
The special moments we shared together in Suva.


Isa, Isa, my heart was filled with pleasure,
My heart was filled with joy when I heard your sweet words.


'Mid the sunshine, we spent the hours together,
We shared many happy moments together in the sunlight.


Now so swiftly those happy hours are fleeting.
Those happy times passed by so quickly.


O'er the ocean your island home is calling,
Your island home across the ocean is calling to you.


Happy country where roses bloom in splendour;
A joyful place where roses grow beautifully.


O, if I could but journey there beside you,
Oh, how I wish I could travel with you there,


Then forever my heart would sing in rapture.
My heart would sing with joy forever if I were with you there.




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@waveywave8004

Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei Lia

Au vaqara noqu matani civa
Mo noqui sakisaki e veisiga
Sevataki wale Adi Lia
Oilei Lia

Isa lei Lia
Isa sobo lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani
Vei iko isa lei Lia

Na nomu leqa koso mai wai
Ko sega ni lamata rawa mai
Vuni nomu leqa Adi Lia
Oi lei Lia

Isa lei Lia
Isa sobo lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani
Vei iko isa lei Lia

Au na soko wasa yani
Vei iko isa lei Lia



@tuahiko6769

Lyrics
Lia
Lia
Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Au vaqara noqu matani civa
Mo noqui sakisaki e veisiga
Sevataki wale adi lia
Oilei lia
Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Na nomu leqa koso mai wai
Ko sega ni lamata rawa mai
Vuni nomu leqa adi lia
Oi lei lia
Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia



@aaronrisingeagle9669

Isa, Isa you are my only treasure;
Must you leave me, so lonely and foresaken?
As the roses will miss the sun at dawning,
Every moment my heart for you is yearning.
Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;
O, forget not, when you're far away,
Precious moments beside dear Suva.
Isa, Isa, my heart was filled with pleasure,
From the moment I heard your tender greeting;
'Mid the sunshine, we spent the hours together,
Now so swiftly those happy hours are fleeting.
Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;
O, forget not, when you're far away,
Precious moments beside dear Suva.
O'er the ocean your island home is calling,
Happy country where roses bloom in splendour;
O, if I could but journey there beside you,
Then forever my heart would sing in rapture.
Isa Lei, the purple shadow falling,
Sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow;
O, forget not, when you're far away,
Precious moments beside dear Suva.



@Samizouza

​@@maoriyvana Nope, this is the one:

Chrs
Oh Leah
Oh dear Leah
I sail across the ocean for you
Oh Leah

I search for my pearl to admire everyday
Unfortunately misplaced Lady Leah
Alas Leah

Your sudden misfortune at sea, and being unable to resurface
The cause of your demise Lady Leah
Alas Leah



@djunstoppable8106

Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei Lia
Au vaqara noqu matani civa
Mo noqui sakisaki e veisiga
Sevataki wale Adi Lia
Oilei Lia
Isa lei Lia
Isa sobo lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani
Vei iko isa lei Lia
Na nomu leqa koso mai wai
Ko sega ni lamata rawa mai
Vuni nomu leqa Adi Lia
Oi lei Lia
Isa lei Lia
Isa sobo lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani
Vei iko isa lei Lia
Au na soko wasa yani
Vei iko isa lei Lia



@salesiteisina7098

Lia
Lia
Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Au vaqara noqu matani civa
Mo noqui sakisaki e veisiga
Sevataki wale adi lia
Oilei lia
Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Na nomu leqa koso mai wai
Ko sega ni lamata rawa mai
Vuni nomu leqa adi lia
Oi lei lia
Isa lei lia
Isa sobo lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia
Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei lia



All comments from YouTube:

@kenetipese4664

As a SAMOAN I will always admit that Fiji is tops amongst all Pacific Island musician's. Simply the best.

@salasoqo3301

❤🎶

@sirelidaveta6564

Thank you. God bless from Fiji 💕

@sylvansenio6851

Nah just you mate probs not even Samoan plastic🤡

@manuariiteinauri6041

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@islandbeast848

As it should be🙏☺️❤️🌊🌴

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@mistaa_jaay8832

I am a Torres Strait Islander from Australia and my great great grandpa is from Rotuma at Fiji 👌🏽 This song is the closest I'll ever get to fiji

@Shelbourner

Fear not, Sista. One day you shall come home. The heart always knows where it belongs. Warmest wishes from the Islands.

@oianatailaai1124

Im Samoan, but this Fiji song and others is too good to deny

@innerthighs

Talofa.... Yep. This is one of the main songs in Samoa...

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