Haʻaheo, E Hawaiʻi
No ke one hānau e
E mālama mau nā ʻano
O nā kūpuna e
ʻImi ʻike e nā ʻōpio
A me kōkua ka Haku
Ka mālamalama no ʻoukou
Mau loa e
Hui:
Mai poina ka hoʻoilina
E mālama mau
E pulama nei
A e hoʻohihi e
I nā kūpuna e
He lāhui
kahiko ko ʻoukou
He lāhui haʻaheo
A laila e mālama
ʻOi e nānā i holomua
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Be proud, O Hawaiʻi's people
Of your homeland
Preserve, forever, the ways
Of your ancestors
Seek knowledge, young people of Hawaiʻi
And with the help of the Lord
The light on knowledge will be yours
Forever
Chorus:
But don't forget your heritage
Keep the traditions
Cherish with pride
And look admirably upon
Your ancestors
Yours is an ancient people
It is a proud people
Therefore, keep the traditions
While you look to progress
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Source: Palani Vaughan & The King's Own "Ia
Oe E Ka La Helu `Elua - Volume II" - The composer, recognized as
the great scholar of King David Kalākaua, is also a gifted musician,
singer and entertainer. This mele encourages all Hawaiians to be proud
of their heritage, preserve their traditions, seek knowledge, and be
progressive, ideals exemplified by the King. Nākāhili Productions,
P.O. Box 1617, Honolulu, HI., 96806 |