Nahko - Hamakua lyrics

[Verse 1] Before Hāmākua Who the hell were ya? And do you know by now? Remember the waiting For water falling And concentrating on myself The quiet ōhi`a Gave me the fever To push through cracks and reach for light [Chorus] `Oe kou ka la`a E hana i ola honua Honua, honua [Verse 2] Before 7 Feathers Gave me his sweater I’d be the brave and bear the cold I found myself seeking A false understanding Of what is truth and honesty I kept on stretching out All of these blessings And learned to scream above the rain [Chorus] `Oe kou ka la`a E hana i ola honua Honua, honua [Verse 3] Before my beloved Took me for granted I would face the lions’ den Through our indecision I discovered my medicine People stay and people leaving For what a better lesson Than to be open to the messages Coming through in spurts and mumbles [Chorus] `Oe kou ka la`a E hana i ola honua Honua, honua