He was a member of the radio station KHS staff orchestra. He went on to form his own group called Andy Iona and his Islanders and they appeared in films, hotels, theatres, and on records. He toured with Sonja Henie for twelve years. He composed songs for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers after joining in 1940.
Hawaiian War Chant
Andy Iona and His Islanders Lyrics
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That 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 singin' it
And the hula hula maidens started swingin' it
Like a tropical storm that's the way it hit
Funny little gay Hawaiian Chant
Tho 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
The lyrics of Andy Iona and His Islanders' song, Hawaiian War Chant, describe a sunny, funny melody started by a native down in Waikiki. He gathers a crowd down beside the sea, and they play his gay Hawaiian chant. The song soon becomes popular, and the other little natives start singing it, and the hula hula maidens start swinging it. The melody hit like a tropical storm, and it's as popular in Tennessee or Ioway as it is down Hawaii way. The lyrics portray the song as a happy and upbeat tune that brings people together and is enjoyed across different locations.
Overall, Hawaiian War Chant is a joyful celebration of Hawaii's culture, music, and dance. It represents the joy and happiness people feel when they get together and have a good time, singing and dancing. The melody of the song is catchy and easy to remember, which is why it's become a popular tune that's enjoyed all around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sunny little funny little melody
There is a happy and amusing melody.
That was started by a native down in Waikiki
A local person in Waikiki began this melody.
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
He would attract an audience near the ocean.
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian chant
They would play his enjoyable Hawaiian song.
Soon the other little natives started singin' it
The other locals began to sing along.
And the hula hula maidens started swingin' it
The female dancers began dancing to the music.
Like a tropical storm that's the way it hit
The popularity of the song spread quickly like a hurricane.
Funny little gay Hawaiian Chant
This is a lighthearted and cheerful Hawaiian tune.
Ow way tah tualan Me big bad fightin' man
This line is a vocalization and does not have a specific meaning in English.
Tho it started on an island down Hawaii way
Although the song originated on a Hawaiian island.
It's as popular in Tennessee or Ioway
The song has become equally popular in states like Tennessee or Iowa.
If you wander into any cabaret
If you visit any nightclub or restaurant with live music.
You will hear this gay Hawaiian Chant
This Hawaiian song is commonly played and heard in various places.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY NOBLE, RALPH FREED
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