Aloha Oʻahu (Beloved Oʻahu) - Clarence Kinney
Aloha Oʻahu lei ka ʻilima Kohu manu ʻōʻō hulu melemele Kaʻapuni hoʻi au a puni Oʻahu Hoʻokahi mea nani aʻo Waikīkī Moani ke ʻala o ka līpoa Me ka poke ʻōʻio e ʻuese ʻono Haʻina ʻia mai ana ka puana Kohu manu ʻōʻō hulu melemele	Beloved is Oʻahu with the Like the ʻōʻō birds its golden plumage I have gone completely around Oʻahu The one beautiful place is Waikīkī The fragrance of the lipoa lingers in the air Delicious with ʻōʻio The story is told Just like the golden plumed ʻōʻō birds
Source: Mana Collection - Some claim this was composed by Mary Heanu in the 1920's, others believe Clarence Kinney wrote this mele that takes us on a trip around Oʻahu. Waikīkī is named as the loveliest spot.ʻIlima, the official flower of Oʻahu, is compared to the yellow feathers under the wings of the black honey eater bird, highly prized for feather work. Līpoa, a seaweed mixed with raw scraped`ö`io (ladyfish) is a scrumptious meal anytime. Translator unknown, Hawaiian Text edited by Puakea Nogelmeier