Nani Wale Ku`u `Ike - Chant for Queen Emma

Nani wale ku`u `ike `ana lâ
Lâ i ka luna lâ o Kalalea lâ
E noha ana e koa mano lâ
Lâ i ka wai Kû`auhoe lâ
A kau ane e ka pâpala lâ
Lâ i ka lae o Makuaiki lâ
A`o ka iki `au hau iho ia lâ
Lâ a e welo ai kô, kô piko lâ
E ô mai a`o `Emalani lâ
Lâ pua `oliwa,
He inoa lâ a

He inoa no `Emalani


 It was wonderful to see
The upland of Kalalea
There stood the great koa tree
Beside the pool Kû`auhoe
The setting sun shone down
On the brow of Makuaiki
There is just enough light left
To light the top of the peak
Answer my call, Emmalani
O my olive blossom
To your name song,

A name song for Emmalani

Source: Translation by Mary Pûku`i - Chant composed when Queen Emma visited Kaua`i. Stanza 7, Makuaiki is a ridge on the Nâ Pali coast.