One day when he was 15 years old, Israel was sitting at a picnic table on Makaha Beach playing his ukulele when Jerry Koko stopped by to talk story. Jerry invited Israel over to his house to kanikapila (play music). He then met Moon Kauakahi and Jerry's brother, John Koko. Israel told the boys about his brother, Skippy, and how he could play guitar. After playing togther for awhile, the boys decided to start a group and the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau were born. First consisting of Israel, Skippy, Moon, Mel Amina (Israel's cousin) and Sam Grey, their first big break was being on the Jerry Lewis telethon.
E Ala E
Israel Lyrics
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Pensei que ia me acostumar mas não tô me acostumando.
A sua ausência tá fazendo falta bem mais do que eu achei que ia fazer
saudade e solidão só tá em alta quando o assunto é você.
Eu não tô pedindo pra ficar comigo só tô te pedindo pra me enganar
'cê' vem de golpe eu vou de vítima ai ai ai ai ai ai ...
The lyrics to Israel's song "E Ala E" express a message of hope and renewal during the Christmas season. The first verse speaks of a new day and a new time, inviting listeners to look inward and find hope in the one who makes everything flourish. The chorus reiterates the message of Christmas: that God gave us his Son as a gift, and that he is present among us as Emmanuel. The final line of the chorus is a call to celebration, urging listeners to join in the joy of the season and celebrate the birth of Christ.
The song's second verse repeats the themes of renewal and hope, urging listeners to let new life be born within them. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the central message of Christmas and the joy that it brings. The final lines of the song proclaim that God is with us and that it is indeed Christmas.
Overall, "E Ala E" is a message of hope and renewal, pointing listeners toward the true meaning of Christmas and inviting them to celebrate the joy that it brings. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is uplifting and catchy, making it a perfect song to sing during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Um novo dia um novo tempo
A new day and a new time have arrived
Tempo de deixar nascer
It is the time to let things be born
Olhar pra dentro ver esperança
Look inside and see hope
Naquele que faz tudo florescer
In the one who makes everything bloom
É natal, Deus filho foi dado a nós
It's Christmas, God's son was given to us
É natal, Deus pai um presente nos deu
It's Christmas, God the father gave us a gift
É natal, Emanuel, Deus presente conosco está
It's Christmas, Emmanuel, God is present with us
Deus conosco está
God is with us
(Nós vamos celebrar Cristo já nasceu)
(We will celebrate, Christ is born)
(Nós vamos celebrar é Natal)
(We will celebrate, it's Christmas)
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@jimmyjihad420
I live on the other side of the planet, and am from a country that is currently also seeking independence (Scotland) and my support is with the people of Hawaii and their RIGHT to freedom and self determination. Long live IZ, Long live Hawaii, Long live freedom!
@katherinewong2901
Attended E Ala E Ceremony today. It was life changing. If you ever have the chance, attend. Aloha!
@umarsattar1540
I'm not even hawaiian but iz touches my soul man. May God give you peace IZ.
@sarahsmile2883
He was heaven sent. why can't there be more humans like this in the world. Hope for humanity.
@GeorgesMarchais712
Cause you keep complaining to good peoples and that change them little by little in bad peoples
@christielewis7380
Sarah Lundeen ppp
Eeezezz
@LadiEmma
Today is the first time I have heard IZ! Watched the Over the Rainbow video, fell in love, what a beautiful voice--that's the only word that is coming out of my heart & mouth to describe my thoughts and feels for IZ. Then I gasped at the last scene of the ashes being poured into the ocean! He's dead...really?! So, I googled him & not only have I just discovered one of God's missed talents but yesterday was his birthday. So IZ, happy birthday! I look forward to meeting you in person in heaven.
@islandblush3159
2020 .. m still listening to your songs.. what a beautiful voice..we love u IZ..RIP
@ezeceal00
island Blush island Blush if he was only here to sing a song about Mauna Kea now
@Daimando
Yeah. It feels like in this day and age, this song is far more relevant than when Iz first composed it. RIP Izzy.