Ka La`i `Ôpua - Traditional
Hanohano wale `oe e ka lani Kaulilua
Ma luna o ka moku ahi Akimalala
Ho`ike a`e `oe i kou nani
I ka welo ha`aheo a ko hae kalaunu

Makemake a`e ana i ka la`i `ôpua
Ku`u pua a`u i mana`o ai e kui
I lei wehi nou e ka lani
Makemake a`e ana i ka la`i `ôpua

Ke nonoi a`e nei i ka Makua Mana Loa
Ho`ike mai ho`i ia ka lani Kaulilua
A hiki kou huli ho`i ana mai
E `ike i ke aupuni o Hawai`i nei

So glorious are you, your majesty, Kaulilua
Aboard the steamship"Admiral"
Show your beauty
The proud fluttering of your crown flag

Gentle winds and calm cloud banks are desired
I thought of stringing flowers
Into leis to decorate you, o king
Gentle winds and calm cloud banks are desired

I ask the all powerful Father
To guide you, your majesty
And make possible your return
To see the kingdom of Hawai`i

Source: Ea collection - This song honors King David Kalâkaua and expresses the love and reverence the Hawaiian people felt for their king.