Henehene Kou 'Aka
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Lyrics
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He mea ma 'a mau ia, for you and I.
Ka'a uila makeneki, he 'oni'oni kou kino
He mea ma 'a mau ia, for you and I
I Kaka 'ako makou, 'ai ana I ka pipi stew
He mea ma 'a mau ia, for you and I
I Kapahulu makou, 'ai ana lipoa
He mea ma 'a ia, for you and I
I Waikiki makou, 'au anai ke kai
He mea ma 'a mau ia, for you and I
Our eyes have met, our lips not yet
Palama pono kou kino, when we put inside
Haina mai ka puana, kou le 'ale 'a paha
He mea ma 'a ia, for you and I
The lyrics of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's song Henehene Kou 'Aka are poetic and romantic. The song speaks of the beauty and intimacy of falling in love. The recurring line of "He mea ma 'a mau ia, for you and I" means "It's a thing that belongs to us" or "It's ours forever."
The song opens with the line "Henehene ko aka, kou le 'ale 'a paha," which roughly translates to "Smiling your smile, your lips perhaps." This line emphasizes on the attraction and connection between the two people. The use of the word "perhaps" suggests the uncertainty of whether the two will share a kiss or not.
The following lines talk about the couple sharing meals together in various locations like Kaka'ako, Kapahulu, and Waikiki. The lyrics also highlight the beauty of the environment around, like the crashing waves in Waikiki. The final lines of the song talk about how the two have encountered each other, but their lips haven't met yet, and encourages them to embrace the moment by saying "Palama pono kou kino" which means "Hold your body close."
Overall, Henehene Kou 'Aka is a song about the excitement and beauty of falling in love and the lyrics perfectly capture the emotions and experiences that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Henehene ko aka, kou le 'ale 'a paha
Your smile is so charming, it might be your habit. It is something we will always have, for you and me.
Ka'a uila makeneki, he 'oni'oni kou kino
Electric cars may still be a novelty, but your body already exudes energy. It is something we will always have, for you and me.
I Kaka 'ako makou, 'ai ana I ka pipi stew
While we are in Kaka'ako, let us eat some beef stew. It is something we will always have, for you and me.
I Kapahulu makou, 'ai ana lipoa
While we are in Kapahulu, let us feast on seaweed. It is something we will always have, for you and me.
I Waikiki makou, 'au anai ke kai
While we are in Waikiki, let us go for a swim. It is something we will always have, for you and me.
Our eyes have met, our lips not yet
We have seen each other and locked eyes, but we have not yet kissed. It is something we will always have, for you and me.
Haina mai ka puana, kou le 'ale 'a paha
Let the story be told of your charming smile, for it is something we will always have, for you and me.
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grassoner
Henehene kou 'aka, kou le 'ale 'a paha.
He mea ma 'a mau ia, 'for you and I'.
Ka'a uila mākēneki, hō'onioni kou kino.
He mea ma 'a mau ia, 'for you and I'.
I Waikīkī mākou, 'ai ana i ka pipi 'stew'.
He mea ma 'a mau ia, 'for you and I'.
I Kapahulu mākou, 'ai ana i ka līpoa.
He mea ma 'a mau ia, 'for you and I'.
I Kaka'ako mākou, 'ai ana i ka pipi 'stew'.
He mea ma 'a mau ia, 'for you and I'.
'Our eyes have met, our lips not yet'.
Palama pono kou kino, ['I'm gonna get you yeah'.]
Ha 'ina mai ka puana, kou le 'ale 'a paha.
He mea ma 'a mau ia, 'for you and I'.
['I'm gonna get you, yeah.
I'm what you wanna be.
For you and I.
I get along with the girl, yeah.']
nota -La lletra és manllevada d'un cançoner en malla. veig que la part cantada en xarnec - sense comptar-hi la recitada - varia aumon en aquesta versió en concert.
@MoonlightTheGreat
How can this not have more views? This one of his last performances if not his last. Recorded just 3 months before his passing. He was hospitalized later on. Shame that the younger generations can't respect legends like him from Germany, 14 Years old.
@edwardgaming9080
@Anonym_245
Er ist irgendwas mit 30 Jahren geworden
@MoonlightTheGreat
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@kathyrector3392
He was such a beautiful young man. R.I.P. IZ
@MoonlightTheGreat
Way to Beautiful to be hidden for so long. Mahalo for Posting this vanishing Treasure ❤️❤️🌺👍🏻
@debbysmith5346
Iz was and always will be Hawaii's Gift to this world.
He is the commander of Rainbows.
@MoonlightTheGreat
@@debbysmith5346 I agree. May he rest in peace.
@lilym2432
IZ was an incredible man. Great singer, wonderful personality, big heart. Love him 💖
@eldergeektromeo9868
always will! and foreveah!