Lanakila Ke Ka Ahi Aliʻi (Lanakila, The Royal Train) - Chant
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Kahea: O Lanakila ke ka ahi aliʻi A hiki o kalani i Moanalua
Alawa iho ʻoe ma ka ʻaoʻao Aʻohe ou loa a e Mānana
Hoʻokahi na leo aʻo ke kuhina Kunou welo pâpale ke aloha
A kau o kalani i ke kaʻa pio Kiani ka uwepa ha`a nā lio He aku mākou o mai ʻoe
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Call:
Lanakila was the royal train
Bearing her through Moanalua
A glance out the sides showed Mânana did not seem far
The minister spoke just once
Greeted by bows and waving hats
The princess boarded a carriage
The whip was snapped, the horses
We call to you, o answer us Call: |