Melelana - by Puakea Nogelmeier

Kau mai ke ahiahi me ka maluhia
Malu ihoʻoe i ka poli aloha
Aloha kuʻu wehi e lei nei
Lei hoʻi ʻoe ka laʻi mālie
  
He pua lē`ī a`o kuʻu māla
Mālaʻelaʻe i ke ao ākea
He ake nui koʻu e pili mai
Maikaʻi ka luana i nei poli, ē 
 
ʻO ʻoe kuʻu wehi pulamahia
Hiaʻai ka manaʻo i kou maka
Makahehi wale au e hiʻi lei, ē
Hiʻia no ka ui kūpaianaha, ē 
Eventide settles about us peacefully
And you are sheltered in a loving bosom
Beloved is my precious that adorns me like a lei
You are embraced by gentle serenity
  
A cherished blossom from my garden
Clearly visible to the word at large
I have a great desire that you should be near
Comfort awaits, when you lie on my breast
  
You are the adornment that I hold dear
My thoughts are entranced at the sight of you
I am charmed to be holding you in my embrace
Held close to my heart is the amazing beauty


Source: Kealiʻi Reichel album "Melelana" Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc.