Kaulana `O Waimänalo (Famous Is Waimanalo) - by Sam Nae`ole


Kaulana `o Waimänalo
I ka pali o Makapu`u
I ke kai häwanawana
Ho`opuni `ia e nä pali


Hiehie a`o Mänana
Kükilakila i ke kai
Pö`ai mau `ia ana
E ke kai hänupanupa


`Alawa iho `oe
I nä papa he`enalu
Hiehie ke külana
I ka he`e mälie mai


`Ui nä aina home
A`o Waimänalo
Ua piha me ke aloha
A me ka nui hau`oli


Ha`ina mai ka puana
Kaulana `o Waimänalo
I ka pali o Makapu`u
I ke kai häwanawana



Sam Nae`ole

Famous is Waimänalo
For the cliffs of Makapu`u
For the whispering sea
Surrounded by cliffs


Outstanding is Mänana
Standing strong in the sea
Encircled always
By the surging sea


Look quickly
At the surfboards
Outstanding the stance
As they glide smoothly


Beautiful the yards and homes
Of Waimänalo
Full of love
And great happiness


The story is told
Famous is Waimänalo
For the cliffs of Makapu`u
For the whispering sea



Source: Ea Collection, Translator unknown - Written to honor Waimanalo, the home of the composer. Manana is Rabbit Island