Ua Hiki No Me Au - Traditional |
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A heaha ka hana ka `ôpua Ho`olai o ke ahiahi E `i mai ana no ia`u la Ka `i`ini pau `ole a ka pu`uwai Hui: Ua hiki no me au Ke ala o ka vabine E ake ana no `ike la I ka nani o nâ pua Ua `upu mai ka mana`o la Ku`u hoa ho`oheno ahiahi A he `ole ka maliu `ia mai la Ua pulu i ka hunahuna kai |
What does the cloud do As it remains quiet in the evening It seems to be telling me Of an endless desire in the heart Chorus: It is all right with me She enjoys the fragrance of the verbena I am anxious to see The beauty of the flowers A thought comes Of my sweet companion of the evening But no attention is paid to me She is drenched by the sea spray |
Source: H.Farden KSB, Translated by Mary Pukui |