Ali`i `Iolani - Traditional
`Auhea wale `oe e ku`u aloha `eâ Ne`ene`e mai `oe, ne`ene`e mai `oe A pili pono Kakona ka `i`ini me ka mana`o Lalawa a ninihi, lalawe a ninihi He ma`û ia. Ha`a mai nâ hene ua noe luna `eâ Waiho kâhela, waiho kâhela Luhe i ka wai. He kai nehe mai i ka `ae one `eâ I ka pâ honehone, i ka pâ honehone Hone i ka poli I ku`u aloha e hone mai `oe `eâ Pipili a mamau, pipili a mamau A hô`i`o. Ha`ina ku`u li`a po`ina `ole Ke aloha i pili `ia, ke aloha i pili `ia I ka pu`uwai. Hea aku no wau e ô mai `oe `eâ Ali`i `Iolani, Ali`i `Iolani Nou ke kahua	Now listen my love Snuggle up, snuggle up Till you're good and close   Desire throbs at the thought Being carried away to the brink Is better than nothing   Misty rain from above comes down the slopes Lying spread out, lying spread out Drooping with water   It's a sea lapping on the soft sand With a sound so appealing Appealing to the heart   Oh my love, tease me gently Cling close as always As if you take this seriously   This tells of my unforgettable desire The love that is held fast In the heart   I call out, oh answer Noble Iolani, noble Iolani In your honor, this theme
Source: Hillier Collection, "Genoa Keawe By Request" Album - ` Iolani (Royal hawk) was one of the names of Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV, who came to the throne at age 21, in 1855, and reigned until 1863. This song was probably written before 1856, when the King married Emma Rooke. As was the custom, the song became the property of the one whom it honored, the composer remaining anonymous. Some credit the music to Helen Parker