Honolulu Hale - Words by Matilda Kauwe, Music by John Noble
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Hanohano wale ʻoe
E Honolulu hale
Ka home hoʻokipa
No ke kalana

A he nani no ʻoe
I kau like lā
I ke kū kilakila
Me ka noʻeau

Noho mai ke meia
Me kona hanohano
Hoʻokahi puʻuwai
Me ka lokahi

Haʻina ka inoa
E Honolulu hale
Ka home hoʻokipa
No ke kalana



You are honored
Honolulu Hale
Home that welcomes all
In the area

Beautifully
Constructed
Imposing and
Cleverly designed

Office of the Mayor
His Honor (governs)
With on heart
And unity

Honor the name
Honolulu Hale
Home that welcomes all
In the area
Source - G. Cooke collection - Honoring Honolulu Hale or City Hall, office of the Mayor Translated by Kanani Mana. Music clip by Gippy Cooke