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Values and intentions of ʻŌiwi leadership form the paepae upon which Kamehameha Schools was established. This foundation manifests the character of a virtuous woman, Ke Aliʻi Pauahi, and “all those noble traits of character she possessed.” It enlightens lifeways that have been preserved and extended by the good and industrious contributions nā pua a Pauahi have made to our society.
Leadership is relational. The concept suggests that there are desired outcomes and a collective who are moved to act by words and deeds to achieve these intended results. I ka wā ma mua, when we relied exclusively on oral communications, the exhortations and inspirations of leaders were expressed in oli, mele, and kaʻao that capitalized on the power of poetry and imagery to capture minds and hearts and to pass on observations, lessons and worldview from one generation to the next. Even after development of a written language, we cling to these traditions because we appreciate music’s uniquely compelling power to remind us of those things that define our identity, charge our purpose and grow our legacy. And so Kamehameha has sung, and sung again. “Aloha Pauahi: Voices of Legacy” sustains our musical heritage. A host of beloved Kamehameha alumni “swell the echo of our song” by sharing oli and mele that Aloha Pauahi. Included are compositions and recordings from five generations of graduates. Their mele honor our deities, express affection, recall fond memories, appreciate beauty, chronicle poignant moments and convey resolve to perpetuate our people and ideals. It is a celebration of the ancestral wisdom of ʻŌiwi leaders. “Let hills and valleys loud our song prolong.” Neil J. Kahoʻokele Hannahs, KS ʻ69 |
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ʻAe, Hole Waimea i ka ihe a ka makani Hole Waimea i ka ihe a ka makani Hao mai nā ʻale a ke Kīpuʻupuʻu He lāʻau kalaʻihi na ke anu ʻŌʻō i ka nahele o Mahiki lā Kū akula ʻoe i ka Malanai a ke Kīpuʻupuʻu Holu ē ka maka o ka ʻōhāwai o Uli Niniau ʻeha i ka pua o Koaiʻa lā ʻEha iaʻu ka nahele aʻo Waikā ʻEa lā, ʻea lā, ʻea lā, ʻeā He ipo, eia He aloha Waika ʻea lā ʻea lā Iaʻu mea i me he ipo ala lā ʻEa lā, ʻea lā, ʻea lā, ʻeā He ipo, eia Waimea is tousled with shafts of the wind, While the Kīpuʻupuʻu puffs in gusts, The trees are blighted by the cold That drives through the forest of Mahiki. You are pierced by the cold Kīpuʻupuʻu wind That sets the ʻōhāwai blossoms asway, Wearied and bruised are the flowers of Koaiʻa, Stung by me is the herbage of Waika. Waika loves me like a sweetheart… |
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Mele ka manu i ka wehi o uka
Kuʻu hoa o ka Hale Pīkake E lele aʻela i ka lani Me ka leo honehone i ka puʻuwai Lana ka manaʻo iā ʻoe e Laeʻahi Kuʻu puna e ʻapo mai Eia kāua i ka setting o ka lā I lei me ka maile lauliʻi Ola, e ola i ka wehi o uka Noho pono i ka Hale Pīkake Noho pono i ka Hale Pīkake Ua kō ka ʻiʻini, ua hū ke aloha Me ʻoe aʻo wau ʻAʻohe lua e like ai Me ʻoe aʻo wau, lawa iho nō Noho pono, noho pono i ka Hale Pīkake The bird sings of the beauty of the uplands
My friend of the Hale Pīkake Flying above to the heavens With a sweet voice my heart cherishes My mind lingers to Laeʻahi My kupuna, let’s embrace Here we are at sunset With a lei of maile lauliʻi We live and thrive by the beauty of the uplands Made at home at Hale Pīkake Made at home at Hale Pīkake My desires are fulfilled, love swells With you and me Nothing compares You and I are enough Made at home at Hale Pīkake |
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ʻO ka ulua ʻoe e ulu aʻe ai ka hoi,
ʻO ke ʻahi ʻoe e lapa ai ke ahi o loko, ʻO ke kūmū ʻoe e kuhikuhi mai i ke ala, ʻO ka weke ʻoe e wehewehe mai i ke ala, ʻO ka ʻamaʻama ʻoe e mālamalama ai ke ala, ʻO ka moano ʻoe e manomano ai ka ʻike i ke ala, ʻO ke ono ʻoe e ʻono ai ke kole i ke ala, ʻO ke kala ʻoe e kala ʻia ai nā hemahema i ke ala, ʻO ka pua hoʻi ʻoe a nā iʻa i piʻi i ka ʻāina, I ke ala o ka pono o ka noho ʻana. Ua noho mai ʻoe, a ua pono ka lehulehu. Ua pono hoʻi ka ʻāina i ka Piʻi-a-nā-iʻa! He inoa no Mr. P. You are the ulua that inspires,
You are the ʻahi that causes a fire to burn within, You are the kūmū that points out the path, You are the weke that opens up the path, You are the ʻamaʻama that brings light to the path, You are the moano that brings great knowledge to the path, You are the ono that makes exchanges so pleasant on the path, You are the kala that ensures forgiveness of shortcomings on the path, You are the progeny of fish who rose up onto the land, Who traveled over the path seeking justice and prosperity. Because of the path of your life, we prosper. Because of the Rise-of-the-fish, we are greatly blessed! This is a name chant for Mr. P. |
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Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai
Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua ē Mai hāʻawi pio e nā makamaka `ōiwi maoli o ka pae ʻāina He paepae e halihali pōhaku i kūkulu aupuni hoʻokahua E ulu no ke kumu hoʻomana e ka hana laulima me ka mālama wale Hopu ka manawa, hoʻopau ka waha paʻa i nēia no ka huli au ē Ulu aʻe noʻeau me ka ʻike pū E hō mai manaʻolana me ka pono ē E kia manaʻoʻiʻo i ke ala hou Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua ē ʻO Kānehoalani i ka moʻo kuahiwi lā hikina hoʻi a ka lā kau Kūnou ka lehulehu hoʻonani Kualoa, haʻahaʻa ʻo Ka Naʻi Aupuni Aʻo moʻolelo, hanohano nā kūpuna, kahe aku i ka wai manaʻolana E ō nā Hawaiʻi, nānā aku i ka pono i nēia no ka huli au ē Ulu aʻe noʻeau me ka ʻike pū E hō mai manaʻolana me ka pono ē E kia manaʻoʻiʻo i ke ala hou Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua e alakaʻi mai Na nā ʻAumākua ē The ancestors guide us
The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors, indeed Don’t give up, native friends of our lands A foundation to bring stones to build a fortified nation Grow from the source, work together and take care Seize the moment, do not be silent in this time of change Let wisdom and knowledge grow Bring forth hope and balance Direct faith in the new path The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors, indeed Kānehoalani in the succession of mountains from the east to the west The multitudes bow toward Kualoa, the Nation Conqueror is humbled Teach stories, honor the elders, let the waters of hope flow Respond, Hawaiʻi, look toward the righteousness of this time of change Let wisdom and knowledge grow Bring forth hope and balance Direct faith in the new path The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors guide us The ancestors, indeed |
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There’s an island across the sea
Beautiful Kauaʻi, beautiful Kauaʻi And it’s calling, yes, calling to me Beautiful Kauaʻi, beautiful Kauaʻi In the mist of Fern Grotto Mother Nature made her home And falls of Wailua Where lovers often roam So I’ll return to my isle across the sea Beautiful Kauaʻi, beautiful Kauaʻi Where my true love is waiting for me Beautiful Kauaʻi, beautiful Kauaʻi Lei ana ʻo Makana I ke ʻala o ka lauaʻe Kū kilakila Nāmolokama Loku ʻala i ka maile lauliʻi Hemolele Kauaʻi i ka mālie He nani nō ʻo Kauaʻi, he nani nō ʻo Kauaʻi He nani nō ʻo Kauaʻi, Beautiful Kauaʻi Makana wears a lei
Of the fragrance of lauaʻe The Nāmolokama mountains stand tall Imbued with small-leaf maile Kauaʻi is pristine in the calm Kauaʻi is beautiful, Kauaiʻi is beautiful Kauaʻi is beautiful |
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E maliu mai e kuʻu ipo
A e pili mau me aʻu ke aloha Nou wale nō ka ʻiʻini a loko Nou e Leilani Nou wale nō e kuʻu Leilani Ke koʻiʻi koi a loko Pili mau me ʻoe Ke aloha makamae Hearken to me, my sweetheart
May your love be ever with me, Only for you is the desire within For you, O Leilani Only for you, my Leilani Is the greatest desire within Always with you The precious love. |
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Eia mākou i luna o ka moku
ʻO Leilehua ke kuini o ke kai Me nā kini a me ka hauʻoli Mea ʻole i ke ala hele. Nui nā ʻale aʻo ka moana Hū ka ʻehukai, pulu i ka ʻili Pōhai nā manu ʻēlele o ke aupuni Hahaʻi i hea ka holo ʻana i ka iʻa. Lū nā laina a ka lawaiʻa Nā laina huila me laina KenKen Kani ka pele lohi ē ka ʻenekini Paʻa ka iʻa he mahimahi nui! I lalo mākou i ka lumi kuke Hoʻomākaukau i ka mea ʻono i ka puʻu ke moni Inu a kena ʻai a māʻona Ua lawa ē nā hoaaloha. Kū mai ʻo Mahinulani He kāpena o ka moku Kona hewa he leo nui Eia nō naʻe, he puʻuwai ʻoluʻolu. Puana ka holo o ka moku Ua lawa mākou i ka leʻaleʻa Pili i ta uapo. Paʻa nā laina. ʻO Leilehua ke kuini o ke kai! Here we are aboard the ship
Leilehua, the queen of the sea. With the multitudes and with happiness The route was without difficulty The swells of the ocean are great. The sea spray rises, causing the skin to be soaked The messenger birds of the land encircle To tell where the fish are. The lines are cast The reel and the KenKen lines The bell rings, the engine slows A mahimahi is secured on the line. Below deck in the galley We prepare food to the delight of our pallets We drink until satisfied and eat until full. All are content. Mahinulani stands As the Captain of the ship His only fault is his booming voice He, however, has a kind heart. Thus is the refrain of the travels aboard the boat We are overcome by enjoyment The boat docks. The tow line is secured. Leilehua is the queen of the sea. |
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Kō maʻi ʻaukā gula lā a tē
Lilelile lua nei lā a ʻū Inu nei a waha lā a tē Luhe aloha i ta wai lā a ʻū Maluna ta (ta) wilina lā a tē Holu a e nape i ka wai lā a ʻū Haʻina mai tō maʻi lā a tē Holu a e nape i ka wai lā a ʻū He maʻi no Leleiōhoku Your gold-bar genitals
Sparklingly with intensity Drinking by mouth Hanging for liquid Drilling above Swaying for liquid Your genital song is told Swaying for liquid In deference to Wong’s unique performance of this mele, the lyrics are transcribed from this recording and presented here. |