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!