Ali'i 'Iolani
Traditional
Performed By: The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau
C F C Translation:
Auhea wale 'oe e ku'u aloha eä Where are you my love
G7
Ne'ene'e mai 'oe Ne'ene'e mai 'oe Snuggle up, Snuggle up
C F
A pili pono Until you're good and close
Kokoni ka i'ini me ka mana'o eä Desire throbs at the throat
Lalawe a ninihi Lalawe a ninihi Being carried away to the brink
He ma'ü ia Is better than nothing
Ha'a mai nä hene ua noe luna eä Misty rain from above comes down the slopes
Waiho kähela Waiho kähela Lying spread out, Lying spread out
Luhe i ka wai Drooping with water
He kai nehe mai i ka 'ae one eä It's a sea lapping on the soft sand
I ka pä honehone I ka pä honehone With a sound so appealing
Hone i ka poli Appealing to the heart
I ku'u aloha e hone mai 'oe eä Oh my love, tease me gently
Pipili a mamau Pipili a mamau Cling close as always
A hö'i'o As if you take this seriously
Ha'ina ku'u li'a poina 'ole eä This tells my unforgettable desire
Ke aloha i pili 'ia Ke aloha i pili 'ia The love that is held fast
I ka pu'uwai In the heart
He aku no wau eö mai 'oe eä I call out, oh answer
Ali'i 'Iolani Ali'i 'Iolani Noble 'Iolani, Noble 'Iolani
Nou ke kahua In your honor, this theme
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