Makahehi Aloha Aina

Makahehi Aloha ʻĀina
He Mele Oli Mahalo
Na Manuwai Peters, Maui Bartlett & Makana Garma

Nou ke aloha ʻāina, he mahalo ē
Gratitude, to all of you aloha ʻāina folks
Eia ka manawa e hoʻolaʻi ai
The time of peace has arrived
Mai ka lā hiki a [i] ka lā kau
From where the sun rises to where it sets
Mai ka lā hiki a [i] ka lā kau
From where the sun rises to where it sets
Kau mai nā alo, nā alo pali ē
A wondrous gathering, a beautiful exchange
Aloha e nā manu leo hone ē
An admiration of the sweet soft voices
Ua manu o ka uka me ke kai ē
Resonating from the uplands down towards the sea
Ua manu o ka uka me ke kai ē
Resonating from the uplands down towards the sea
Kani ʻoli, ʻoluʻolu, nanahe ē
Joyful sounds, soothing, and melodious
A he hoa, he kupa, makamaka ē
A friend, confidant, cherished one
Makahehi ʻia ke aloha ʻāina ē
Admired and aspiring to be aloha ʻāina
Makahehi ʻia ke aloha ʻāina ē
Admired and aspiring to be aloha ʻāina
Nou ke aloha ʻāina, he mahalo ē
Gratitude, to all of you aloha ʻāina folks
Nou ke aloha ʻāina, he mahalo ē
Gratitude, to all of you aloha ʻāina folks