Blue Carnation - John K. Almeida

 
A blue carnation reminds me of you
Ku`u ipo i kukuni pa`a ia ka `i`ini

Oh sweet and precious I'm thinking of you
O ka li`a `oe a nei pu`uwai

Nou na ho`omana`o a me na upu ana
A e pili mau ka lucky me `oe

Hui:
Ku`u lei aloha lei nani makamae
Kou aloha ka`u a e hi`i poi mau nei
A blue carnation reminds me of you
My sweetheart close to me, my firm desire

Oh sweet and precious I'm thinking of you
You are the yearning here in my heart

My thoughts and recollections are only of you
Lucky me, you cling to me, constantly

Chorus:
My lei of love, my beautiful, precious lei
Your love is mine to cherish

 

Source: Na Mele Aloha, translated by Kanani Mana