By Rev. Dennis D.K. Kamakahi, ASCAP; Naukilo Publishing Co.
Owana Salazar - vocals, slack-key guitar, steel guitar; Ocean Kaowili - acoustic bass
Translation - Rev. Dennis D.K. Kamakahi
| Auhea `oe e ku`u pua onaona, |
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Listen my fragrant flower |
| Kaua i ka p_ mahinahina |
You and I in the pale moonlight |
| `Olelo mai `oe me kou aloha pu`uwai |
You speak with your heart’s affection |
| A pane mai au ia `oe |
And I answer you |
| Me ku`u leo nahenahe |
With my soft voice |
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| Hold me, darling never let me go |
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| Love me, like you’ve never loved before |
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| Touch me, put your gentle hands in mine |
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| Kiss me, you’ll be surprised at what you’ll find |
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| `O `oe ka Hoku kau ahiahi |
You are the evening star |
| He lei aloha no ku`u nui kino |
A beloved lei that I wear |
| `Olelo mai `oe me kou aloha pu`uwai |
You speak with your hearts affection |
| A pane mai au ia `oe |
And I answer you |
| Me ku`u leo nahenahe |
With my soft voice |
