Ka Nani A`o Ka`u (The Beauty of Ka`u) - by George Lanakilakeikiahiali`i Naope
Ke `ike aku wau Ka nani a`o Ka`u Me ka beauty a`o wai `o Palahemo Aloha no `o Ka`u Nanea i ka ho`olohe Ka nalu nui e holu ana A he shua Kaulana Bay Aloha no `o Ka`u Kaulana `o Kalae E kû nei e Ka hale ipu kukui mâlamalama Aloha no `o Ka`u `Ike `ia mâkou Wai `ahukini Me ke one wai kaulana Aloha no `o Ka`u Puana ka inoa Ka nani a`o Ka`u Ua piha me ka hau`oli Aloha no `o Ka`u	Behold and see All this beauty here in Ka`u The beauty of the water of Palahemo With love an affection for Ka`u. Relax and listen to The waves that break at the beach I am sure the bay is Kaulana With love and affection for Ka`u Famous is Kalae And there stands The lighthouse that shines With love and affection for Ka`u Everyone was able to see The currents of Ahukini This water current makes this point famous With love and affection for Ka`u. This is the end of my song The beauty of Ka`u I am filled with happiness and With love and affection for Ka`u
George Naope and musicians with hula dancer, Punana Kanoa - Hilo, 1946
Source: Arturo Valero, Ka Pa Hula Roselani Mexico - The composer describes the beauty of the Ka`u district on the island of Hawai`i, the southernmost point of the United States. Verse 1 tells of the fresh water spring "Lua o Palahemo" that flows into the bay of Palahemo. Beyond is Kaulana Bay in verse 2, just before the lighthouse of Ka`lae, verse 3. The journey ends at the cliff of Ahukini where the mysterious water currents flow away from the point.