E Maui `Aina Kaulana -
Words & music by Keali`ikaleo`olaeanuikaumanamana VIII Blaisdell |
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| Ha`aheo wale ho`i `oe E Maui `âina kaulana `Aina kaulana i ka nani Hanohano Haleakala i ka ua noe Kau i ka lani kelakela A he nani hiwahiwa ku ho`okahi Hui: Hanohano Maui nô ka `oi Hanohano Maui nô ka `oi Alawa a`e ua I ka nani a`o Pu`u Kukui Ua `ohu e ka `opua Hanohano Kahalawai i ka ua noe Kaulana nâ wai `ehâ O kaulana Kepaniwai Hui: Hanohano Maui nô ka `oi Hanohano Maui nô ka `oi Ahuwale nâ Kuahiwi o Maui Ke holo a`ela mai uka a ke kai Kaulana ho`i `oe kû kilakila Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana E Maui `âina kaulana `Aina kaulana i ka nani Hui: Hanohano Maui nô ka `oi Hanohano Maui nô ka `oi |
You are proud, indeed Maui, famous land Land famed for its beauty Majestic is Haleakala in the misty rain Placed in the lofty heavens Here is a singular and treasured beauty Chorus: Glorious Maui, is the very best Glorious Maui, is the very best Let us glance up At the beauty of Pu`u Kukui Adorned by the clouds Majestic is Kahalawai in the misty rain Famous are the four waters And famous for the battle of Kepaniwai Chorus: Glorious Maui, is the very best Glorious Maui, is the very best The mountains of Maui are in plain view That run from the uplands to the sea You are famous and stand majestically Told now is the song Of Maui, famous land Land famed for its beauty Chorus: Glorious Maui, is the very best Glorious Maui, is the very best |
| Source: Keali`i Blaisdell's CD "Malumaluakua" -This haku mele written (09-03-2008) by Keali’i speaks of the two most well known mountains in the Hawaiian Islands, Haleakala and Mauna Kahalawai, both with significant importance to the kanaka maoli people. From the glory and prestige of Haleakala, to the all-important battle of Kepaniwai and the four waters of Mauna Kahalawai, this mele speaks clearly of the love that Keali’i has of Maui. Translated by Keali`i Blaisdell. Copyright 2008, Keali`i Blaisdell | |