Me Ka Nani A`o
Kaupo (The Beauty
of Kaupo) - by John
Piilani Watkins
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Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
Ke ala nui kike`eke`e la
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
Pumehana me ke aloha na ka malihini
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
I ka leo o ka makamaka la
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
Ku`u lei i ka maile ahe onaona
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
Ku`u lei i ka hanaohano la
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
Ku`u onaona i ka maile la
Me ka nani a`o Kaupo
-
John Pi`ilani Watkins
And see the beauty of Kaupo
The road has many turns
The beauty of Kaupo
Warm with aloha for the guest
And see the beauty of Kaupo
In the voice of a friend
The beauty of Kaupo
My lei of maile wafts sweetness
And see the beauty of Kaupo
My lei in the place of honor
The beauty of Kaupo
Tell the theme
And see the beauty of Kaupo
My sweetness of the maile
The beauty of Kaupo
Source: McKee Collection - The road to Kaupo, beyond Hana and Kipahulu is winding and treacherous, but the beauty is praised in this mele. The residents name 13 different types of winds, including the Kipahulu zephyr or the love -snatching wind of "Ka Makani Kâ`ili Aloha". There are 10 different types of rain, each identified with names and personalities. Translator unknown. Music clip by Lani Lee