Hawai’i Pono’i - The Hawai’i State Anthem

Jan 23rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Hawai'i Culture

The National Anthem of Hawai’i (the State Anthem of Hawai’i) “Hawai’i Pono’i” Words by King David Kalakaua. Hawaii Ponoi is the “national anthem” of Hawaii. The music is based loosely on the United Kingdom’s national anthem “God Save The Queen”.


Lyrics: Hawai’i Pono’i
Nana I Kou Mo’i
Kalani Ali’i
Ke Ali’i

Hui:
Makua Lani E
Kamehameha E
Na Kaua E Pale
Me Ka Ihe

Hawai’i Pono’i
Nana I Na Ali’i
Na Pua Muli Kou
Na Poki’i

Hawai’i Pono’i
E Ka Lahui E
‘O Kau Hana Nui
E U’ie

Translation:
Hawaii’s own true sons
Be loyal to your chief
Your country’s liege and lord, the chief

Chorus:
Royal father
Kamehameha
Who defended in war
With spears

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