Hanohano Waiehu - David Alawa


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Hanohano Waiehu i ka uhiwai
Ha`aheo i ka liko a`o ka lehua

`O ka ne`e a ka ua Hô`eha`ili
Me he ala o ku`u aloha kekahi

`Akahi ho`i au a `ike maka
I ka ukana lu`ulu`u a ke aloha

Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Hanohano Waiehu i ka uhiwai




Magnificent is Waiehu in the heavy mist
The buds of lehua stand proud

The slow driving movement of the stinging rain
Reminds me of my beloved in some ways

For the first time I know
The pain of love

Tell the refrain
Magnificent is Waiehu in the heavy mist


Source: G. Cooke collection - Hô`eha`ili is the rain of Waiehu, Maui. This mele is an example of the old Hawaiian tradition that uses the same melody with different lyrics. The melody is the same one used for Pauoa Ka Liko Ka Lehua. Translated by Kaiu Kanoa. Music Clip by Gippy Cooke