I can remember living in Hawaii when Victor learned how to dance to this song with Owana. He could explain the song in action and English. This has to be one of the best love songs ever to be written. I am feeling nostalgic at the moment and thought I would share a song that stirs emotion within me.
Thanks to the translation found at – http://www.flickr.com/photos/pa-i_ki-i/5115228551/
~E Ho’i I Ka Pili~A Love Story…
E ho’i i ka pili
E ku’u ipo.
E nene’e mai, e nanea mai
E ke aloha,
E ho’onipo käua.
He lei wehi ‘oe
No ku’u nui kino.
Lei ‘ala ho’onaona lua i ka poli
E ke aloha,
E hanu lipo käua.
Ka nehe a ke kai
O Kahakuloa
Kai ko’o häku’i pi’i ka pali
E ke aloha,
Pulupë iho käua.
Puana ‘ia mai
E ku’u ipo.
E nene’e mai. e nanea mai
E ke aloha,
E ho’onipo käua.
English Translation of this song: Keali’i Reichel – E Ho’i I Ka Pili
Come here to me,
My darling love.
Cuddle close,
relax my beloved,
and let us make love.
You are like a lei,
for me to wear.
Incomparably fragrant
At my heart, my dearest,
let us deeply kiss.
The sea at Kahakuloa,
rumbles on the rocks
and splashes up the cliffs.
Oh my love,
we are drenched.
Let it be told,
my love, my darling.
Cuddle close,
relax my beloved,
and let us make love.