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Source: King's Hawaiian Melodies - Mekia, (major in Hawaiian), one of 13 children, was the son of a sergeant major. Born in Honolulu, Oct. 15, 1867, he died at Waipahu on March 29, 1944. At age 12, he was send to reform school for truancy and became a pupil of Henri Berger, the Royal Hawaiian Bandmaster. Within 3 years, he became a good trombonist, an even better flutist and was admitted to the Royal Hawaiian Band, at age 15. His ability and talent to compose was so developed, it was said he could compose on the spot, by request. This mele was written for the area of Wai`alae, location of the home of Paul Isenberg. This is not a love song for a person, rather a love song for a place. Translated by Mary Pukui. Copyright 1919, 1943 Charles E. King
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