DJ MadFX sings Tukuna Taku Mauri, a spiritual song by lyricist and composer Tepoave Araitia. The music becomes a vessel for ancient Māori concepts. Aitama Dean Jonassen co-composes this profound piece.
Released: October 19, 2025
Tukuna Taku Mauri
Dj Madfx
Tukuna Taku Mauri Meaning & Lyrics (Dj Madfx)
Tepoave Araitia writes a prayer for liberation, asking ‘Release, release my life force.’ He describes the mauri flying through the vast sky like raindrops. The spirit connects with wind, sea, and ancestral worlds.
Tukuna Tukuna Taku MauriRelease, release my life force.
Kia Rere Rere Kia Rere Rere Na Te MarevaLet it fly, let it fly through the vast sky.
Topatapata Toriri-riri Ki Te AriaFalling like raindrops, trembling toward the open space.
Takoto Ki Runga I Te Peau MatangiIt rests upon the waves of the wind.
Kapakapa Tairi-iri Akanuka-nuka MaiFlapping and fanning, it’s soaring back to me.
Taku Mauri Ka RereMy life force takes flight.
Ki Te RangiTo the heavens.
Taku Mauri Nui IOh, my great life force.
Itiki Tapeka MouBind it and wrap it securely.
Taku Mauri Nui IOh, my great life force.
Ka Rere Ki TaiIt flies toward the sea.
Tairi Ki TongaIt drifts to the south.
Tairi Ki TokerauIt drifts to the north.
Ka Rere Ki TaiIt flies toward the sea.
Tairi Ki TongaIt drifts to the south.
Tairi Ki TokerauIt drifts to the north.
Ki Te RangiTo the heavens.
Tukuna Taku Mauri Music Video
The Tukuna Taku Mauri lyrics translation shows a powerful spiritual journey. The song explores freedom of the soul across physical limits. It brings listeners closer to nature’s elemental forces.