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