Hawaiian Town - John K.Almeida


Ho`oheno hia`ai wale ka mana`o
I ka nani uluwehi o Hawaiian Town
I laila ka `i`ini me ke ohohia
Ho`olau kanaka ia e ka nui manu

E walea ana lâkou i ka olu
I ka inu waipuna ho`ohauoli
Hauoli ho`oipoipo ke aloha
I ka lia uilani a ka pu`uwai

Hea aku mâkou o mai `oe
O Kuaihelani no he inoa
Puana ka mele i lohe ia
Hanohano, lanakila o Hawaiian town

The heart is pleased, delighted
With the beauty of Hawaiian Town
Desire and enjoyment are found there
When the surge of love is felt within

To enjoy themselves in comfort
To drink of the spring that gives joy
Where joy is found with one's sweetheart
When the surge of love is felt within

We call to you, you answer us
Answer to your name, O Kuaihelani
This ends our song, may all hear
Of the progress and prosperity of Hawaiian Town

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Source: George Cooke Collection - Translator unknown