Moku Kia Kahi (One-Masted Schooner) - by Lydia Bray

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`Auhea wale ana `oe
Kahi moku kia kahi
Loa`a i ka fea wini
Popohe pono nä pe`a

| Hô`alu li`ili`i `oe
Laina sipi a`o mua
Kû mai mâlama moku
Hâpai kahi ho`e i luna

`Alawa iho ku`u hana
Kiki`i kapakahi ana
Kû aku i ka `ina
Nakeke ke kaula hao

Ha`ina mai ka puana
`Auhea wale ana `oe
Ha`ina hou ka puana
Kahi moku kia kahi





*Alternate second verse

Hô`alu li`ili`i `oe
Pala`ina jifi a`o mua
O waena sipi a`o mua
Kani kipi a`o mua



Where are you going
One-masted schooner?
Wait for the fair winds
To have rounded sails

Give a little slack
To the lines at the bow
Anchor the vessel carefully
Lift the paddles one at a time

I glance down
lt is tilting
Anchor securely
The chains rattle

Tell the story

Where are you going
Tell the story again
The One-masted schooner


Lydia "Mama" Bray


Source: Ea collection, Translation by Imi, Music clip by Gippy Cooke