Ali'i 'Iolani

Traditional
Performed By: The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau

C                       F C         Translation:
Auhea wale 'oe e ku'u aloha eä       Where are you my love
G7              
Ne'ene'e mai 'oe Ne'ene'e mai 'oe    Snuggle up, Snuggle up
          C  F
A pili pono                          Until you're good and close

Kokoni ka i'ini me ka mana'o eä      Desire throbs at the throat
Lalawe a ninihi Lalawe a ninihi      Being carried away to the brink
He ma'ü ia                           Is better than nothing

Ha'a mai nä hene ua noe luna eä      Misty rain from above comes down the slopes
Waiho kähela Waiho kähela            Lying spread out, Lying spread out
Luhe i ka wai                        Drooping with water

He kai nehe mai i ka 'ae one eä      It's a sea lapping on the soft sand
I ka pä honehone I ka pä honehone    With a sound so appealing
Hone i ka poli                       Appealing to the heart

I ku'u aloha e hone mai 'oe eä       Oh my love, tease me gently
Pipili a mamau Pipili a mamau        Cling close as always
A hö'i'o                             As if you take this seriously

Ha'ina ku'u li'a poina 'ole eä            This tells my unforgettable desire 
Ke aloha i pili 'ia Ke aloha i pili 'ia   The love that is held fast
I ka pu'uwai                              In the heart

He aku no wau eö mai 'oe eä           I call out, oh answer
Ali'i 'Iolani Ali'i 'Iolani           Noble 'Iolani, Noble 'Iolani
Nou ke kahua                          In your honor, this theme