Mai
Hōʻeuʻeu Mai ʻOe - Traditional |
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You must not be anxious to rush Into the water that appears serene You must wait patiently Until the wind calms down Pay attention Fog of Kaʻala Associated with the Malua wind The wind of the land The one thing I worry about Is the strong, chilly, northwesterly wind That pierces the skin And causes my bones to shiver Unbelievable The sweet voice of the land shells Singing in the still night In the late night |
Source: G. Cooke collection - Verse 2, stanza 2, Kaʻala is the highest mountain on Oʻahu rising 3938 feet on the leeward coast. Stanza 3, Malua is the sea breeze. Verse 3, stanza 2, Kiu is a strong, chilly, northwesterly wind. Music clip by Gippy Cooke |
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