Nani Ka`ala - Traditional
He nani Ka`ala, lae, la lae lae Kuahiwi nani `oe, lae, la lae lae     I Nu`uanu au, lae, la lae lae Ka makani Ko`olau, lae, la lae lae     I Kailua au, lae, la lae lae Huki mai ka ulua, lae, la lae lae     I Kane`ohe au, lae, la lae lae I ka `ohe kaulana, lae, la lae lae     I He`eia au, lae, la lae lae Eia a`e ke aloha, lae, la lae lae     I Waiahole au, lae, la lae lae He kanaka pihole, lae, la lae lae     I Waikane au, lae, la lae lae He kane hana nui, lae, la lae lae     Ha`ina Ka`ala, lae, la lae lae Kuahiwi nani `oe, lae, la lae lae	Beautiful is Ka`ala You are a beautiful mountain     I was at Nu`uanu The wind of the Ko`olaus     I was at Kailua Pulling in a jackfish     I was at Kane`ohe Famous for the utility towers     I was at He'eia Here is love     I was at Waiahole A very flirtatious man     I was at Waikane A hard working man     Tell of Ka`ala You are a beautiful mountain
Source: Puke Mele by Kimo Alama - Ka'ala, the highest mountain on O'ahu is symbolic of a woman, possibly seeking a mate. She travels to the districts on O'ahu and relates her various encounters with different men. Lae la lae lae is tra la la la. Ulua in verse #3 is a lover.