Ha`aheo Kaimana Hila - Words by Mary Pukui, music by Maddy Lam


Ha`aheo Kaimana Hila i ka hale ipu kukui
Kû kilakila ae luna
E kia`i no ka moana

Ona `ole holu a ke kai ka moani a ke lipoa
Ke ala pua e kau ana
O kâo kahiko nau ia

Ho`ohia nâ malihini e ka `ike i ka `olu nani
Ua lohe ia kou inoa
Mana `âina mamao

I laila e wale a`i nâ ipo maka onaona
E nanea ona i ka nani
O ka pumehana kolonahe

Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana la
Wale ahê Kaimana Hila
Ua kaulana kou inoa mana `âina mamao


 Proud is Diamond Head Lighthouse
Standing high above
Guardian of the ocean

Wafting scent of lipoa seaweed swaying in the sea
Fragrant blossom
This food of the natives

The refreshing beauty is a delight to the visitors
Hear its famous name
The foremost landmark

There alone, dazzling to loving eyes
Beauty attracting and absorbing interest,
Warm breezes, gentle blowing

Tell the refrain,
Yes, Diamond Head, alone
Your famous name is the most significant land mark
Source: G. Cooke collection Translated by Kanani Mana