Kaua`i Nani Lâ
Composed By: Wade “Aukai” Oshiro, Kahikâhealani
Performed By: Robi Kahakalau, Ernie Cruz, Jr.
Submitted By: Russo <raikeda@hotmail.com>
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Ua `ike `ia Kaua`i nani lâ Kaua`i's splendor has been seen
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Kau hanohano `o Wai`ale`ale Wai`ale`ale stands with distinction
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`Ohu`ohu i ka lei noenoe Bedecked with a lei of mist
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He nani maoli no nâ kau a kau An everlasting, never changing beauty
Chorus:
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Listen to the whispering wind
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Of the island
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Come and hear the voices
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Of a pristine sea, `o Kaua`i
Kaulana i kou nani, i kou nani lâ You are well known for your natural splendor
Ho`ohenoheno i ka pu`uwai Cherished in my heart
Ka pua u`i o ka Mokihana lâ Exquisite blossom of the Mokihana
He nani laha `ole nô `oe Your loveliness is truly rare
Chorus
Ha`ina mai ka puana, ka puana lâ Let the refrain be heard that
Ha`aheo ka inoa `o Kaua`i Kaua`i stands proudly in its name
Kau mai ka lei hali`a i `ike `ia lâ Sweet memories of experiences there
have been placed (in my mind)
He lei pua u`i o Manokalanipô Of Manokalanipô's beloved land
Chorus
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