Hilo - Words & Music by E. Keali`i Blaisdell
He mele ke`ia no Hilo
Ka nani o ka `âina
Ke kaiku `ono hala`i
`Âina i ka `ehu o ke kai

Makemake wale ka `ikena
Ka nani o Mauna Kea
E ho`opulu `ia nei
Ka ua kilihune

Puana `ia me ke aloha
I ka nani a`o Hilo
Ke kaiku `ono hala`i
`Âina i ka `ehu o ke kai


 This song is for Hilo
A land of much beauty
The bay resting in the calm,
Land freshened by the sea spray.

It is a delight to see
The beauty of Mauna Kea
Freshened by
The light rain

Thus ends my song with affection
For the beauty of Hilo
The bay resting in the calm,
Land freshened by the sea spray
Source: E. Keali`i Blaisdell Album "Keeping It Traditional - This song was written to honor the composer's hometown of Hilo. Translation by E. Keali`i Blaisdell. Copyright 2005