Makaha Sons Of Ni'ihau - Hanakeoki lyrics

Nani wale ka hi'ona o ka manu lâ 'O ka 'i'iwi maka onaona pôlena lâ Noho i ka malu lâ'au lâ Ulunahele pö i ka lehua lâ Hui: Ilihia wau i ke 'ala lâ O ka hanu o Hanakeoki lâ Punihei ka mana'o ho'ohihi lâ Hanu 'a'ala o Hanakeoki Alia 'oe e ka 'amakihi lâ Manu puapua lenalena lâ E âlai nei i ka wai lâ Wai hâlukuluku i ka pali lâ E inu aku wau i kena lâ I ka wai lehua a ka manu lâ Hô iho kâua 'elo'elo lâ A ho'i a e ho'ola'ila'i lâ The features of the bird are so beautiful The sweet-eyed 'i'wi pölena Dwelling in the shade of the forest Forest overshadowed with lehua flowers Chorus: I am overwhelmed with the fragrance The scent of Hanakeoki My thoughts are engulfed By the sweet scent of Hanakeoki Wait 'amakihi Yellow-tailed bird Obstructing the water Water rushing noisily upon the cliff I want to drink the water to quench my thirst On the bird's lehua nectar Let's you and I indulge and be drenched Then return to find contentment