Oli Mahalo          (haku ʻia e Kehau Camara)

ʻUhola ʻia ka makaloa lā                       The makaloa mat has been unfolded

Pūʻai i ke aloha lā                                    Food is shared in love

Kūkaʻi ʻia ka hā loa lā                             The great breath is exchanged

Pāwehi mai nā lehua                             The Lehua honors and adores

Mai ka hoʻokuʻi a ka hālāwai lā          From zenith to horizon

Mahalo e Ke Akua*                                  Gratitude to God

Mahalo e nā kūpuna lā ʻeā                  Gratitude to our ancestors

Mahalo me ke aloha lā                         Gratitude with love

Mahalo me ke aloha lā                         Gratitude with love

*Mahalo e nā akua was changed to Mahalo e Ke Akua with the permission of the composer for Kamehameha Elementary School’s use.

 

Lana Ka Manaʻo

Lana ka manaʻo i nēia hui ʻana          Thoughts well up as we come together

Nei pōmaikaʻi o Ka Haku aloha         It is a blessing from our beloved Lord

Ke aloha hoʻohauʻoli puʻuwai            An expression of love that brings joy to the heart

Waiwai ka mehana o ka hui ʻana      A richness from the warmth of all who gather

Ke Akua pū a hui hou kākou!              God be with you until we meet again!

Ke Akua pū a hui hou kākou!              God be with you until we meet again!