Hanohano Waiehu - David Alawa
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Hanohano Waiehu i ka uhiwai
Haʻaheo i ka liko aʻo ka lehua

ʻO ka neʻe a ka ua Hōʻehaʻili
Me he ala o kuʻu aloha kekahi

ʻAkahi hoʻi au a ʻike maka
I ka ukana luʻuluʻu a ke aloha

Haʻina ʻia mai ana ka puana
Hanohano Waiehu i ka uhiwai



Magnificent is Waiehu in the heavy mist
The buds of lehua stand proud

The slow driving movement of the stinging rain
Reminds me of my beloved in some ways

For the first time I know
The pain of love

Tell the refrain
Magnificent is Waiehu in the heavy mist

Source: G. Cooke collection - Hōʻehaʻili is the rain of Waiehu, Maui. This mele is an example of the old Hawaiian tradition that uses the same melody with different lyrics. The melody is the same one used for Pauoa Ka Liko Ka Lehua. Translated by Kaiu Kanoa. Music Clip by Gippy Cooke