Kuahiwi A`o Haleakalâ - Traditional

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Kaulana ke kuahiwi a`o Haleakalâ
Mâka`ika`i mau ia la e nâ malihini

Ke alanui ke`eke`e mai lalo a`o luna
He mea ola ia ala i ke kama`âina

Kau mai la e ka `ohu i ke ala hele
A me ka ua hu`i koni koni hoi i ka ili

Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Kaulana ke kuahiwi a`o Haleakalâ




Famous mountain of Haleakalâ
Constantly visited by tourists

Be cautious of the winding road that goes down and up
That you may survive the drive as the locals

The winding road is like a vapor trail
And the falling rain, chilling and numbing

Tell the refrain
Famous mountain of Haleakalâ


Source: G. Cooke collection Translated by Kanani Mana. Music clip by Gippy Cooke