Hawaiian War Chant
The Ames Brothers Lyrics
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It was started by a native down in Waikiki
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian Chant
Soon the other little natives started singing it
And the hula hula maidens starting swinging it
Like a tropical storm, that's the way it hit
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
Au we ta huala
Au we ta huala
Though it started on an island down Hawaii way
It's as popular in Tennessee or Ioway
If you wander into any cabaret
You will hear this gay Hawaiian chant
Au we ta huala
Au we ta huala
Au we atuala
Au we atuala
There's a sunny little, funny little melody
It was started by a native down in Waikiki
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian Chant
Soon the other little natives started singing it
And the hula hula maidens starting swinging it
Like a tropical storm, that's the way it hit
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
Au we ta huala
Au we ta huala
Au we atuala
Au we
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
The Ames Brothers's song "Hawaiian War Chant" is an upbeat, cheerful melody that celebrates the infectious joy of Hawaiian music and culture. The song tells the story of a native Hawaiian man who starts a musical movement in Waikiki with his upbeat and catchy Hawaiian chant. Soon, other natives and hula hula maidens pick up the tune, and it spreads like a tropical storm to other parts of Hawaii and eventually becomes popular in places as far away as Tennessee and Ioway. The song is a joyful tribute to the power of music to bring people together and spread happiness.
The lyrics of "Hawaiian War Chant" are full of Hawaiian words and phrases, which add to the exotic flavor of the song. "Au we ta huala" and "au we atuala" are both Hawaiian phrases that are scattered throughout the song. Although their exact meaning is unclear, they add a delightful sense of mystery and exoticism to the lyrics. The song celebrates the power of Hawaiian music and culture to inspire joy and positive feelings in all who hear it. Overall, "Hawaiian War Chant" is a delightful tribute to the joy and power of music and a celebration of the vibrancy and beauty of Hawaiian culture.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sunny little, funny little melody
This song has a cheery, lighthearted tune
It was started by a native down in Waikiki
The song was created by someone who lived in or near Waikiki
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
The creator of the song would bring people together near the ocean
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian Chant
The people would perform the song as a group
Soon the other little natives started singing it
Other locals caught on to the song and started singing it too
And the hula hula maidens starting swinging it
Dancers started basing a traditional dance, the hula, on the song
Like a tropical storm, that's the way it hit
The popularity of the song spread like wildfire
Au we ta huala
This is a repeated lyric of the song
Though it started on an island down Hawaii way
The song originated in Hawaii
It's as popular in Tennessee or Ioway
The song is well-known and beloved outside of Hawaii as well
If you wander into any cabaret
If you visit any nightlife establishment
You will hear this gay Hawaiian chant
It's likely that someone will be performing this song
Au we atuala
This is a repeated lyric of the song
There's a sunny little, funny little melody
This song has a cheerful, humorous melody
It was started by a native down in Waikiki
The song's creator lived in or near Waikiki
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
The creator would bring people together near the ocean
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian Chant
The people would perform the song as a group
Soon the other little natives started singing it
The song caught on and other locals started singing it too
And the hula hula maidens starting swinging it
Dancers started basing a hula dance on the song
Like a tropical storm, that's the way it hit
The popularity of the song spread quickly and widely
Au we ta huala
This is a repeated lyric of the song
Au we atuala
This is a repeated lyric of the song
Au we
This is a repeated lyric of the song
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
This is the title of the song, and it describes the light, humorous nature of the tune and lyrics
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
This is the title of the song, and it describes the light, humorous nature of the tune and lyrics
Funny little gay Hawaiian chant
This is the title of the song, and it describes the light, humorous nature of the tune and lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LELEIOHAKU, JOHNNY NOBLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Benn
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.
Amazing voices.
Spencer Smith
Great!
Seth Gaines
There's a crazy Japanese propaganda version of this tune out there. The lyrics are all about the troops winning victory for the Emperor, but they kept a jazzy little clarinet and banjo faintly in the background.
Joseph Blough
welcome to the 50th state!