E Kuini E Kapi`olani (Queen Kapi`olani) - Chant


E Kuini e Kapi`olani
Nou e ke ahí pio i ka lewa


Ike ko kahiki kupu eu
Ua lohe o kuaihelani


I ke kono a ka ua koko
Me ka alae nui a Hina


Nana i ho`opuni nâ moku
Kahiko nâ kaha o Nalani


Ha`ina mai ka puana
O Kapi`olani i ka`iu o luna


Kahea:
He inoa no Kapi`olani


O Queen Kapi’olani
Yours is the flame colored rainbow arching in the sky


Seen by the mysterious ones of Kahiki
Heard of by Kuaihelani


Invited by the low-lying rainbow
And the great mud hen of Hina


She who went around the island
Beautifying the dwelling of the chiefs


This is the end of our praise
For Kapi`olani, so high above


Call:
In honor of Kapi`olani


Source: Hula Halau Fa`arere Ike - this mele inoa was composed to honor Queen Kapi`olani's visit to Ni`ihau. Verse 3, the low-lying rainbow is a chief of lesser rank. The mud hen of Hina refers to the priestly class.