Nawiliwili - by George Huddy

 

Kaulana mai nei a`o Nawiliwili
He nani no `oe ia Ninini
He beauty maoli no

Kuahiwi nani `oe a`o Ha`upu
Ka pua mokihana, ea
Ka pua nani o Kaua`i

Ho`ohihi ka mana`o a`o Kaua`i
E o mai ko leo aloha
Ke kani a`o Pi`ilani

Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Kaulana mai nei Nawiliwili
He nani maoli no

 

George Manoa Huddy II

 

Famous is Nawiliwili
You are lovely, because of Ninini
Very beautiful, indeed

You are a beautiful mountain, Ha`upu
With the mokihana berry
The lovely flower of Kaua`i

I cherish my thoughts of Kaua`i
Your beloved voice answers
The call of Pi`ilani

Tell the refrain
Famous is Nawiliwili
Very beautiful, indeed

Source: McKee Collection - Nawiliwili is a harbor on Kauai. Pi`ilani was a famous chief of Maui