Song Of The Islands
Bing Crosby Buddy Cole and His Trio Lyrics


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Islands of Hawaii
Where skies of blue are calling me
Where balmy air and golden moonlight
Caress the waving palms of Wai KiKi

Valleys with their rainbows
Your mountains green, and deep blue sea
Your fragrant flowers and dreamy music
Unite and sing a aloha-hi to me

Islands of Hawaii
Where skies of blue are calling me
Where balmy air and golden moonlight
Caress the waving palms of Wai KiKi

Valleys with their rainbows
Your mountains green, and deep blue sea




Your fragrant flowers and dreamy music
Unite and sing a aloha-hi to me

Overall Meaning

In "Song of the Islands," Bing Crosby sings about his love for the islands of Hawaii. The song captures the essence of this beautiful destination, describing the blue skies, the balmy air, and the golden moonlight, all of which call to him. Wai KiKi, a name mentioned in the song, is a neighborhood located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and its waving palms serve as a symbol for the loveliness of Hawaii's landscape.


The valleys of Hawaii are known for their stunning rainbows, as well as the green mountains and deep blue sea that surround them. The fragrant flowers and dreamy music of the islands come together to create an atmosphere of pure magic, uniting in a song of aloha-hi, a Hawaiian greeting that means both hello and goodbye. The singer is so taken with the beauty of the islands that he is compelled to return to them time and time again.


Overall, the lyrics of "Song of the Islands" convey a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and atmosphere of Hawaii. Bing Crosby's rich, smooth voice beautifully captures the essence of this beloved destination.


Line by Line Meaning

Islands of Hawaii
This song is about the beautiful Hawaiian Islands.


Where skies of blue are calling me
The blue sky is calling and enticing me to the Hawaiian Islands.


Where balmy air and golden moonlight
The warm air and beautiful moonlight creates a wonderful atmosphere on the islands.


Caress the waving palms of Wai KiKi
The gentle air touches and moves the palm trees in the region of Wai KiKi.


Valleys with their rainbows
The valleys have beautiful rainbows, representing the scenic view of the natural landscape.


Your mountains green, and deep blue sea
The green mountains and deep blue sea shows the variety of beautiful landscapes in Hawaii.


Your fragrant flowers and dreamy music
The fragrant flowers and soothing music create a relaxing and dreamy atmosphere on the islands.


Unite and sing a aloha-hi to me
All these beautiful natural elements come together to create a welcoming and warm 'aloha-hi' to the singer.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES E KING

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