Hoʻokūkū Hīmeni
  • About the Song
  • Awards
    • Richard Lyman, Jr. ʻŌlelo Makuahine Award
      Best use of the Hawaiian language
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  • Lyrics

    Ho‘omākaukau kō kaula ‘ili
    I luna o ka pu‘u Kanakaleonui
    E ho‘olohe i ke kani a nā manu
    Oh never mind, ke hina pū ua hiki nō

    I loko o ka ulu lā‘au
    E ho‘olohe i ka leo o nā manu
    Ka leo a‘e ‘ī mai ana
    Me ka ‘ili a‘o kou lae e mālama

    I luna o ke kuahiwi
    E ho‘ohei i ka pipi ‘āhiuhiu
    Eia a‘e ana mau lua pua‘a
    A lua nui, oh never mind, ua hiki nō

    Source: Song Contest 2023 program