'ISA LEI LIA

This very popular song was one of the first Fijian song that my wife heard me sang, not knowing that later down in life, our son Ratu Umuumulovo was going to serve his mission in the islands of Fiji where his grandmother is from Anapesi Lakalaka Ratu Umu

[@charlieshaw7582]

I sang this to my Maori, wife to be, over the miles from the UK to NZ, over 16 years ago. Always brings tears to my eyes, and we are strong and good.

[@dosgalfir3726]

what a beautiful soul you have to sing this song, cheers mate!

[@Tahimate]

I still recognize Peni's voice after 30 plus years of separation. Now he is gone but not forgotten.

[@rubenvalentine4001]

Timeless Fijian Love song . . . Well done Tonga.

[@akimoana5657]

RIP UNCLE PENI MALOHIFO'OU OFA LAHI ATU WE MISS YOU......

[@kahoakakala6831]

Love this wonderful fijian song. 'Ofa atu mai New Caledonia Kanaky🤩🇳🇨

[@willi2514]

One of the best live of Lia ever...wow

[@user-nd9tt2gx1h]

I love this song.. I heard this when i was child... The best song ever.. Viva Melanesia!!!

[@KoiNadi]

Totoka vaka oti!! Absolutely wonderful!! Pronunciation is on point Tonga! 😍😍😍

[@KuiniPetanivv]

You will be missed my friend. Ofa Lahi Atu. RIP Peni.

[@wozzy1834]

Isa lei Lia! Au na soko wasa yani vei iko isa lei Lia!! 👍👌

[@leenkk2383]

I can only understand some but brings tears everytime i listen to this song.🖤

[@saloteveisamasama6552]

Amazing Rendition of the Song !
Much Love from Fiji to our families in the Pacific

[@markwillie2568]

Tankio tumas Peni from Vanuatu for this new arrangement. Really rocks my kava session.

[@Limeysack]

I fell in love with this song when I heard it the 1st time at PCC while attending BYUH. Was listening to Fiji's version when yours popped up on my youtube feed. Totally brought tears to my eyes, still one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard:)

[@RastasNevaDie]

RIP UNCLE PENI OFA LAHI ATU. Vinaka

[@whitfordluciano980]

Respect from Vanuatu 🇻🇺🇻🇺🙏🏼 🙏🏼

[@rogersassah258]

Been singing this song for a while now but love listening to this version. enjoy it every time. Port Moresby, PNG

[@naivibati]

Vinaka Turaga... RIP Ratu Peni Malohifoou

[@redsands2064]

Listening from MICRONESIA. Perfect harmony, perfect song

[@fotutauveli7347]

RIL uncle Peni.your rendition of this song is beautiful. Ofa atu

[@kaikubuna1458]

Fotu Tauveli isaa this man has passed on? Sad 😢

[@kodofile]

Wow, thank you for singing this song.

[@taufaugardeniaaukuso5452]

This is beautiful. I love singing this with my daughters during our kareoke time. God bless🌺

[@juniorwilliam7261]

What a lovely song...

[@sosefolikafia7988]

That's beautifull

[@kalmetkaltabang9220]

Late Sakiusa sang this song in Vanuatu early 80's.

[@johnlavona6233]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@jagoldr1619]

Best !!!❤❤

[@rinzynussy9565]

Greetings from West Papua...

[@joniwede523]

cecere,dina a classic wananice na mix....

[@sallypulu3254]

Abolutely beautifully sung, thankyou for sharing, God blessed

[@simonsimopiaref7484]

good song. i am from papua island..

[@Wayaboy10]

Vinaka na sere...sa malo!

[@ValamiBurau]

Damn..! Respect Bro 👌👍

[@gastonhandyside1881]

Wonderful, malo.

[@stevesewall]

gorgeous!

[@1mbasic]

Respect from the cooks

[@jonlolesio3117]

perfect👌

[@808TCA]

Rest In Peace OG

[@nikeeddie9430]

Sounds good uso, vinaka.

[@kawasakialoitalau4782]

To talo tueee 😎❤️Mahanga

[@tenorp7808]

Wow perfection. Malo aupito

[@tamata_maleka]

2020 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 😎🎧🎶💯💯💯💯

[@akimoana5657]

Vinaka vinaka

[@dosgalfir3726]

would you please put the karaoke version? my best regards from North Sumatera, Horas!

[@alumitamatai4336]

great🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jayra2wo518]

Vinaka boso..

[@pwnegizeda4116]

nice song

[@sitiveninaivota5232]

Number 1

[@williamwallace1214]

wow vinaka

[@penikoroi7057]

Set set

[@djonalexander3628]

awesome

[@tiahaley301]

Totoa! Malie Ofa atu !

[@dantupou3556]

Vinaka! Totoka vaka oti

[@kalifinau7404]

Maalahi atuu 😘

[@billybuckett-arocknrolllov7300]

So Beautiful! Is there an English translation of these lyrics available?

[@Samizouza]

Its the Fijian version of "Leah" by Roy Orbison and its a sad love song. The man is basically reminiscing about his lover where he would travel across oceans for this girl named Leah because his love for her knows no bounds, here's a rough translation:
Chrs
Oh dear Leah
I would cross the ocean to be with you
Oh dear Leah
(1)
I adore you as the pearl of my eye
My object of adoration everyday
Gone away without reason Lady Leah
Oh Leah
(2)
Your problems came to me from across the water
You don’t come up from the water
This is the source of your problems, Lady Leah
Oh Leah

[@kickback7792]

nice cover OG

[@matalenaenesi6868]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@sweetwaterz1597]

RIP PENI! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@keitihalahingano4188]

Malie Peni!!

[@jojiratulevu9516]

Malo Toko

[@dubstup23]

totoka vakalevu turaga. a'jia dina

[@victortufuga4825]

❤️

[@akusitinovulakouvaki4887]

Vinaka

[@princetonjohnny6803]

Subtitle would be most appreciated

[@alfiethebutler3805]

malo e!

[@isabelle5713]

❤❤❤💐❤❤❤