Beautiful ʻIlima - Princess Emma Alexandria Kanoa DeFries
Onaona wale ia pua
I ka mikiʻala mau ʻia
Hele a nohenohea
I ka nou a ke kēhau

Hui:
O beautiful ‘ilima
Choice of my heart
O sweet and charming flower
Soft and lovely to behold

 This flower is softly fragrant
And quickly secured
Lovely
When pelted by the dew
Source: Nā Mele O Hawaiʻi Nei - This mele, also known as Lunalilo, was written for John Alexander Liholiho Kalaninohoʻopono Lunalilo (the sovereign who sat before Lunalilo), the first-born son of the composer. The child's name was given by the composer and his godmother, Queen Emma. Hawaiian Text edited by Puakea Nogelmeier .