It was written and composed by Ioteba Tamuera Uriam and adopted upon independence on 12 July 1979.

Among those who participated in the competition were local composer and Protestant missionary Rev.

[4] According to the National Identity Act 1989, the piece is to be sung at an andante tempo of 108.

Ti butiko ngkoe Atuara, Kawakinira ao kairira, Nakon taai aika i maira, Buokira ni baim ae akoi.

Kakabaia ara Tautaeka, Ma ake a makuri iai.

Kakabaia ara Tautaeka, Ma aomata ni bane.

The attainment of contentment And peace by our people Will be achieved When all our hearts beat as one, Love two another!