Waimea Cowboy (Kilakila Nā Roughrider)

• About the Song
  • Performed at Song Contest 2023
  • Directed by Taitea Sunaoka
  • Composed by Bill Aliʻiloa Lincoln
  • Arranged by Taisamasama Kaʻiminaʻauao-Eteuati
  • Scored 195/204 points
  • Performed 1st of 4 songs
• Awards
  • Charles E. King Cup
    Best co-ed performance
  • Helen Desha Beamer Award
    Best musical performance
  • Louise Aʻoe McGregor Award
    Outstanding student directorship
    Tie with Freshman Coed
• Lyrics

  ʻAkahi hoʻi au a ʻike maka
  Nā roughrider ka helu ʻekahi
  A ke inu i ka wai aniani
  E maʻū i ka puʻu ke moni

  Hui:
  E huʻi ē, huʻi ē lā
  Huʻi konikoni i ka puʻuwai
  E huʻi ē, hu'i ē lā
  Huʻi konikoni i ka puʻuwai

  Kilakila nā roughrider
  Me ka ua Kīpuʻupuʻu
  Me ka nani aʻo Puʻu Kalani
  Me ka hae o ka lanakila

  Hanohano wale nā cowboy
  Ka makuʻu noho ʻĪtālia
  Hālena pono ʻoe i kaula ʻili
  I ka lae o ka pipi ʻāhiu

  Source: Song Contest 2023 program

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