E Akahai e Na Hawaii
Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett Lyrics

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E ‘akahai e na Hawai'i
E lokahi I ke mana kahi kolu
‘Oia'i'o kou kulani
E ha'aha'a i ke alo o ke Akua
E ahonui e
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai

Ouuu Ouu Ouu
E ‘akahai e na Hawai'i
E lokahi I ke mana kahi kolu
‘Oia'i'o kou kulani
E ha'aha'a i ke alo o ke Akua
E ahonui e
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
Ouu Ouu Ouu

O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai

O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
Ouu Ouu Ouu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's song E Akahai e Na Hawaii reflect the deeply-rooted principles of Hawaiian values and culture. The chorus of the song, which repeats three times throughout the song, translates to “Love is what saved me”. The first verse of the song begins with “E ‘akahai e na Hawai'i” which means “Oh Hawaii, be kind”. The song encourages the people of Hawaii to come together, in unity and to embrace humility, kindness, patience, and aloha. The line “E ha'aha'a i ke alo o ke Akua” calls for people to be humble in the presence of God. Overall, the song carries a message of harmony, unity, and love for one another and for the beautiful Hawaiian culture.

Line by Line Meaning

E ‘akahai e na Hawai'i
Let us all embrace kindness, people of Hawaii

E lokahi I ke mana kahi kolu
Let us unify our strength in the power of the triune

‘Oia'i'o kou kulani
Your heavenly realm is true

E ha'aha'a i ke alo o ke Akua
Let us humble ourselves before God

E ahonui e
Show patience

O ke aloha ka mea i ho'ola ai
Love is what gives life

Ouuu Ouu Ouu
(instrumental)

E ‘akahai e na Hawai'i
Let us all embrace kindness, people of Hawaii

E lokahi I ke mana kahi kolu
Let us unify our strength in the power of the triune

‘Oia'i'o kou kulani
Your heavenly realm is true

E ha'aha'a i ke alo o ke Akua
Let us humble ourselves before God