E Kuini E Kapi`olani (Queen Kapi`olani) - Chant |
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E Kuini
e Kapi`olani Nou e ke ahí pio i ka lewa Ike ko kahiki kupu eu Ua lohe o kuaihelani I ke kono a ka ua koko Me ka alae nui a Hina Nana i ho`opuni nâ moku Kahiko nâ kaha o Nalani Ha`ina mai ka puana O Kapi`olani i ka`iu o luna Kahea: He inoa no Kapi`olani |
O Queen Kapi’olani Yours is the flame colored rainbow arching in the sky Seen by the mysterious ones of Kahiki Heard of by Kuaihelani Invited by the low-lying rainbow And the great mud hen of Hina She who went around the island Beautifying the dwelling of the chiefs This is the end of our praise For Kapi`olani, so high above Call: In honor of Kapi`olani |
Source: Hula Halau Fa`arere Ike - this mele inoa was composed to honor Queen Kapi`olani's visit to Ni`ihau. Verse 3, the low-lying rainbow is a chief of lesser rank. The mud hen of Hina refers to the priestly class. |