With members still in high school, this young group caught the attention of Go Aloha Entertainment who teamed them with the successful production team of Imua Garza and Brett Ortone (Rebel Souljahz, Opihi Pickers) who soon had them in the recording studio working on a project.
The result is This Is The Life, the bandβs debut CD, to be released in September 2009. This Is The Life contains 11 all original songs composed by Kolohe Kai leader Roman De Peralta, influenced by Romanβs family, faith, love of surfing, and love of life.
Kolohe Kaiβs music is a breath of fresh air with themes of innocence and youthful enthusiasm, young love and all-around fun.
Kolohe Kai β Roman, Noah, Jasmine, Ryan and Jordan β love making music and it shows during the bandβs upbeat live performances, fun for all ages and enjoyed by lovers of all flavors of local music.
Kolohe Kai needs your support so pick up a copy of their new CD (This Is The Life)!
Cool Down
Kolohe Kai Lyrics
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Hotter than the month of June
So we should go beach now (cool down) cool down where the water's right yeah
Lets grab our boards and run, run, run, run
Run to the nearest shore
School is pau, let's go now
And hele out the door yeah
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
The waves is on fire
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
The waters looking nice and blue (so blue, so blue)
Bluer than the clearest sky
And the waves are firein' getting higher and better even as we speak yeah
Don't you melt the sun, sun, sun, sun, sun its hotter than ever before
So lets ride, ride
Surf and ride some more yeah
The waves is on fire
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
The waves is on fire
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
All you divers well go and get your gear
And all you riders well now surf with no more fear
'Cause its a hot day, everybody shoulda go, shoulda go, shoulda go and cool off yeah
All you paddlers well a go and get your crew
And everybody else you know what to do
Go grab your Ohana its so nice outside
We're living in Hawaii with Aloha and pride yeah
The waves is on fire
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
The waves is on fire
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
The waves is on fire
The day is getting hot this is my desire
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
Kolohe Kai's song "Cool Down" is a song about the desire to escape from the hot and fiery afternoons in Hawaii to cool off at the beach. The song encapsulates the essence of Hawaii's laid back culture where people take pleasure in the simple things of life, such as surfing, diving, and spending time with family and friends. The opening lines, "It's another fiery afternoon (so hot, so hot) Hotter than the month of June," sets the tone for the song, as the band expresses the unbearable heat of the Hawaiian sun.
As the song progresses, Kolohe Kai invites listeners to come to the beach to cool down, where the water is refreshing and the waves are on fire. He encourages young people to ditch school and embrace the beauty of Hawaii by running to the nearest shore. The lyrics, "Don't you melt the sun, sun, sun, sun, sun it's hotter than ever before, so let's ride, ride, surf and ride some more," reinforces the idea of enjoying life to the fullest, regardless of the heat.
The song's ultimate message is for people to come together and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii with their friends and families. Whether it's surfing, diving, paddling, or simply cooling down by the shore, Kolohe Kai celebrates the simple pleasures of life that Hawaii has to offer. Overall, the song is a tribute to Hawaii's unique culture, emphasizing the need for balance, relaxation, and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another firey afternoon (so hot, so hot)
It's a very hot afternoon, with the heat being almost unbearable.
Hotter than the month of June
It's hotter than expected for this time of the year, which is normally warm in June.
So we should go beach now (cool down) cool down where the water's right yeah
We should head to the beach as quickly as possible to cool down by the water, which is ideal for this purpose.
Lets grab our boards and run, run, run, run
We need to hurry, so let's quickly take our surfing or diving boards and start running to the beach.
Run to the nearest shore
We should aim for the closest shore to get quick access to the cooling water.
School is pau, let's go now
We don't have any more school left, so we should take advantage of this free time and go to the beach.
And hele out the door yeah
Let's move quickly and get out of the door to start our beach activities.
The waves is on fire
The waves are excellent and on a high tide level.
The day is getting hot this is my desire
It's getting hotter and hotter outside, which makes me want to cool down in the water more and more.
The one to hit the spot ah yeah cool down
Cooling down in the water is the perfect solution to the hot weather.
The waters looking nice and blue (so blue, so blue)
The water is very blue and it's a beautiful sight to see.
Bluer than the clearest sky
The water is even bluer than what we perceive to be the clearest sky.
And the waves are firein' getting higher and better even as we speak yeah
The waves are currently getting bigger and better, and we need to get to the beach to take advantage of this opportunity.
Don't you melt the sun, sun, sun, sun, sun its hotter than ever before
The heat is so intense that it feels like melting the sun, which is hotter than it has ever been before.
So lets ride, ride
We should take full advantage of the excellent waves and start surfing or diving to cool down.
Surf and ride some more yeah
We should enjoy the moment and continue to surf or dive in the water as long as we can.
All you divers well go and get your gear
If you are into diving, you should get all your diving gear and equipment ready to head to the beach.
And all you riders well now surf with no more fear
If you are a surfer, you should start surfing with no fear and take on the challenge that the water presents.
'Cause its a hot day, everybody shoulda go, shoulda go, shoulda go and cool off yeah
Given how hot it is outside, it's recommended that everyone goes to the beach to cool off in the water.
All you paddlers well a go and get your crew
If you enjoy paddling, you should gather your team and start paddling together to cool down.
And everybody else you know what to do
For everyone else, the beach is the ultimate go-to place to cool down and enjoy the environment.
Go grab your Ohana its so nice outside
Let's invite our family and loved ones to come join us at the beach, as the weather is perfect for everyone.
We're living in Hawaii with Aloha and pride yeah
We are in Hawaii, proud of our state, and we will make the most out of its beautiful environment and weather.
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Pickled Puppets
Lyrics
It's another fiery afternoon (so hot, so hot)
Hotter than the month of June
So we should go beach now (cool down)
Cool down where the waters right
Let's grab our boards and run, run, run, run
Run to the nearest shore
School is out, lets go now
And hele out the door
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waters looking nice and blue (so blue, so blue)
Bluer than the clearest sky
And the waves are firing getting higher and
Better even as we speak
Donβt you melt the sun, sun, sun, sun, sun
Hotter than ever before
So lets ride, ride
Surf and ride some more
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
All you divers well go and get your gear
And all you riders well now surf with no more fear
βCause itβs a hot day, everybody
Shoulda go, shoulda go, shoulda go and cool off yeah
All you paddlers well a go and get your crew
And everybody else you know what to do
Go grab your Ohana its so nice outside
Weβre living in Hawaii with Aloha and pride yeah
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
Tolomann
It's another fiery afternoon (so hot, so hot)
Hotter than the month of June
So we should go beach now (cool down)
Cool down where the water's right, yeah
Let's grab our boards and run, run, run, run
Run to the nearest shore
School is pau, let's go now
And hele out the door, yeah
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The water's looking nice and blue (so blue, so blue)
Bluer than the clearest sky
And the waves are firing getting higher and
Better even as we speak, yeah
Don't you melt the sun, sun, sun, sun, sun
Hotter than ever before
So let's ride, ride
Surf and ride some more, yeah
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
Yeah! Peace all on Kolohe Kai!
And Rugababa in the area!
All you divers, well go and get your gear
And all you riders, well now surf with no more fear
'Cause it's a hot day, everybody
Shoulda go, shoulda go, shoulda go and cool off, yeah
All you paddlers, well go and get your crew
And everybody else, you know what to do, ay
Go grab your Ohana, it's so nice outside
We're living in Hawaii with Aloha and pride, yeah
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot, yeah
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot, yeah
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot, yeah
Cool down
jordan marley
Glad Kolohe Kai is getting their mainstream recognition after American Idol. π₯
Bandit78
This song was used to win American idol in 2023. Showing how good this song is
Pickled Puppets
Lyrics
It's another fiery afternoon (so hot, so hot)
Hotter than the month of June
So we should go beach now (cool down)
Cool down where the waters right
Let's grab our boards and run, run, run, run
Run to the nearest shore
School is out, lets go now
And hele out the door
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waters looking nice and blue (so blue, so blue)
Bluer than the clearest sky
And the waves are firing getting higher and
Better even as we speak
Donβt you melt the sun, sun, sun, sun, sun
Hotter than ever before
So lets ride, ride
Surf and ride some more
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
All you divers well go and get your gear
And all you riders well now surf with no more fear
βCause itβs a hot day, everybody
Shoulda go, shoulda go, shoulda go and cool off yeah
All you paddlers well a go and get your crew
And everybody else you know what to do
Go grab your Ohana its so nice outside
Weβre living in Hawaii with Aloha and pride yeah
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot
This is my desire to the one to hit the spot (yeah)
Cool down
Qwenty4
I swear i thought it was "The weed is on fire"
Joe Chicken
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Otele Matamu
Please do another tour please, we miss all of you
Dapi
i thought it was "The weed is on fire, tortilla's getting hot"
Ayanna
@Dapi That's a good oneπNow I can't unhear itπππ
Ela Hidalgo
THIS SONG IS SO REFRESHING IN THE HEART. I FEEL LIKE I'M IN A BEACH HAVING FUN WITH MY FRIENDS. SO COOL! LOVE IT! :))
Imbored
Ela Hidalgo Ikr and when we not at the beach just riding around the island listening to this with the fam