Tis death tis death (or I may die) Tis life tis life! (Or I may live)
I think they are saying bring it on you'll either live or die.
It was intimidation tactic to scare the enemies. Te Rauparaha started it to tell other tribes if they broke the rules this is what would happen. The haka was performed either on the battle field prior to engagement with the enemy, or as the war party was leaving their own village en route to a battle. Because, there are no longer war between the countries you will now see the haka being used before rugby games and performances.
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