Ka Nani Aʻo Kaʻū (The Beauty of Kaʻū) - by George Lanakilakeikiahialiʻi Naope
Ke ʻike aku wau Ka nani aʻo Kaʻū Me ka beauty aʻo wai ʻo Palahemo Aloha no ʻo Kaʻū Nanea i ka hoʻolohe Ka nalu nui e holu ana A he shua Kaulana Bay Aloha no ʻo Kaʻū Kaulanaʻo Kalae E kū nei e Ka hale ipu kukui mālamalama Aloha no ʻo Kaʻū ʻIke ʻia mākou Wai Ahukini Me ke one wai kaulana Aloha no ʻo Kaʻū Puana ka inoa Ka nani aʻo Kaʻū Ua piha me ka hauʻoli Aloha no ʻo Kaʻū	Behold and see All this beauty here in Ka`ū The beauty of the water of Palahemo With love an affection for Ka`ū. Relax and listen to The waves that break at the beach I am sure the bay is Kaulana With love and affection for Ka`ū Famous is Kalae And there stands The lighthouse that shines With love and affection for Kaʻū Everyone was able to see The currents of Ahukini This water current makes this point famous With love and affection for Kaʻū This is the end of my song The beauty of Kaʻū I am filled with happiness and With love and affection for Kaʻū
George Naope and musicians with hula dancer, Punana Kanoa - Hilo, 1946
Source: Arturo Valero, Ka Pa Hula Roselani Mexico - The composer describes the beauty of the Kaʻu district on the island of Hawaiʻi, the southernmost point of the United States. Verse 1 tells of the fresh water spring "Lua o Palahemo" that flows into the bay of Palahemo. Beyond is Kaulana Bay in verse 2, just before the lighthouse of Kaʻlae, verse 3. The journey ends at the cliff of Ahukini where the mysterious water currents flow away from the point.