Kaulana `O Waimänalo (Famous Is Waimanalo) - by Sam Nae`ole |
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Kaulana `o Waimänalo I ka pali o Makapu`u I ke kai häwanawana Ho`opuni `ia e nä pali Hiehie a`o Mänana Kükilakila i ke kai Pö`ai mau `ia ana E ke kai hänupanupa `Alawa iho `oe I nä papa he`enalu Hiehie ke külana I ka he`e mälie mai `Ui nä aina home A`o Waimänalo Ua piha me ke aloha A me ka nui hau`oli Ha`ina mai ka puana Kaulana `o Waimänalo I ka pali o Makapu`u I ke kai häwanawana |
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Famous is Waimänalo For the cliffs of Makapu`u For the whispering sea Surrounded by cliffs Outstanding is Mänana Standing strong in the sea Encircled always By the surging sea Look quickly At the surfboards Outstanding the stance As they glide smoothly Beautiful the yards and homes Of Waimänalo Full of love And great happiness The story is told Famous is Waimänalo For the cliffs of Makapu`u For the whispering sea |
Source: Ea Collection, Translator unknown - Written to honor Waimanalo, the home of the composer. Manana is Rabbit Island |