Ever since I was a little boy
I knew that I could count on you
And you would always be right there
I see the pride in your eyes
That passes down from me
In to a whole family

Its cuz of you that we have this much
Its cuz of you that we have this love
And I m so proud
I m so proud to be this way
I m so proud to be a Maile
It s cuz of you

Chorus
The M is for the man you are
The A is for the attitude you have
The I is for your intelligence
The L is for the love you share with me
The E , so special to me

Samoan verse

Repeat Chorus