Vive la vahiné

One day in Punaauia on the beach I saw her
She was walking in front of me on the sand barefoot
Her hair was so long I thought she was completely naked
But with a little pareo she was very well dressed

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Long live the Island Girl, long live the Island Girl
Her long hair flowing down her back, her beautiful eyes
Her tiare perfume, all of that is wonderful
Long live the Island Girl, long live the Island Girl
The Tahitian girl, oh yes, oh yes
Fragrant and beautifully adorned

Without ever having seen each other, we recognized each other
Her smile alone told me I was welcome
So what a beautiful story we both lived
Only the imprint of our bare feet remains on the beach

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