Ahe Lau Makani - by Lili`uokalani
He `ala nei e mâpu mai nei Nâ ka makani lau aheahe I lawe mai i ku`u nui kino Ho`opumehana i ku`u poli     Hui: E ke hoa o ke ahe lau makani Halihali`ala o ku`u `âina     He `ala nei e moani mai nei Na ka ua noe Lîlîlehua, I lawe mai i ku`u poli Ho`opumehana i ke aloha     He `ala nei e puia mai nei Na ka makani anu kolonahe I lawe mai nâ a pili Ho`opumehana i ka mana`o     He `ala nei e aheahe mai nei Na ka leo hone a nâ manu I lawe mai a loa`a au Ho`opumehana i ko leo	Lili`uokalani	There is a breath so gently breathing So soft, so sweet, by sighing breezes That as it touches my whole being It warms me in my heart     Chorus: We, fair one, together, shall enjoy such moments While murmuring wind sweeps over my fatherland     There is a breath so soft and balmy Brought by sweet zephyrs, Lîlîlehua And while wafted to my bosom It warms me with love     There is a fragrance that saturates A cool, soft breeze Brought it to cling to me Warming me with feelings     There is a fragrance wafted here The sweet call of birds Brought it to find me Being warmed by your voice
Source: Composed around 1868, probably at Hamohamo, the Waikiki home of the Queen. This mele appeared in He Buke Mele O Hawaii under the title "He `Ala Nei E Mäpu Mai Nei. Ahe Lau Makani uses only verse 1 and 2, and may be an abridged version. Lïlïlehua is the name of the gentle rain in Palolo Valley, Oahu. Verse 1, 2 and hui translated by Lili`uokalani, Verse 3, 4 by Hui Hânai