The “Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau” were a Hawaiian musical group. They originated… Read Full Bio ↴The “Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau” were a Hawaiian musical group. They originated on the leeward (Kona or westerly) side of O‘ahu. After the deaths of the Kamakawiwoole brothers, the remaining members dropped the "of Niihau" and now are known as the Makaha Sons, consisting of Louis “Moon” Kauakahi on 6-string guitar, John Koko on upright acoustic bass and Jerome Koko on 12-string guitar.
In 1976, the Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau began their professional career with five members, as an opening act in a small nightclub known as “Uptown Yokos.” The group has reorganized several times, with members seeking other professional careers, and the deaths of the Kamakawiwoole brothers.
The Mākaha Sons of Niihau and the Makaha Sons have released 21 CDs, and produced a DVD on their own record label. They have won Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and Hawaii Music Awards. They produce their own signature concert, “Take a Walk in the Country,” in Hawai‘i each year. They produce and promote young artists in traditional Hawaiian music. They formed the “Mākaha Sons Foundation”.
In 1976, the Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau began their professional career with five members, as an opening act in a small nightclub known as “Uptown Yokos.” The group has reorganized several times, with members seeking other professional careers, and the deaths of the Kamakawiwoole brothers.
The Mākaha Sons of Niihau and the Makaha Sons have released 21 CDs, and produced a DVD on their own record label. They have won Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and Hawaii Music Awards. They produce their own signature concert, “Take a Walk in the Country,” in Hawai‘i each year. They produce and promote young artists in traditional Hawaiian music. They formed the “Mākaha Sons Foundation”.
Mehameha/White Sandy Beach
Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau:
Ali'i Iolani 'Auhea wale 'oe e ku'u aloha 'ea Ne'ene'e mai 'oe, ne'ene'e…
Aloha 'Ia 'O Wai'anae Aloha 'ia 'o Wai'anae He malu i ka ulu niu Ulu niu…
Aloha Ka Manini Aloha ka manini me ka pôpolo Hail to the manini and…
E Revi/Kopihe E Revi, E Revi e Aue ia tu To tino, tanu ia…
Hali'ilua Aloha kahi wai a'o Hâli'ilua lâ Lana mâlie 'O ke one kaula…
Hanakeoki Nani wale ka hi'ona o ka manu lâ 'O ka 'i'iwi…
He Inoa No Pi'ilani Hā'ale ke aloha no Hōnaunau Ke nā'ū nei kamali'i i…
He Nani Mokihana He Mokihana Nani, an ia 'oe 'A ala onaona, e moani…
Hualalai Auhea wale 'oe e Hualâlai 'eâ *Kaulana ka inoa 'o Hualâlai…
I'll Remember You I'll remember you Long after this? Endless summer is gone …
Ka Po'e Koa Aloha ka po'e koa a'o Ni'ihau Noho 'ana i ka uluwehi…
Kaho' Olawe Ha'aheo wale ho'i 'oe E Kaho'olawe 'ina kaulana Ho'oheno ana…
Kaho'olawe Ha'aheo wale ho'i 'oe E Kaho'olawe '…
Ke Alaula E Kumuola, e ku'u tutu, Poha mai ka 'onohi 'ula, Wehi 'ia…
Kumulipo/E Pua Ana Ka Makani O ke au i kahuli wela ka honua O ke au…
No Kristo HO'ONANI 'IA KE AKUA (God is to be glorified) MA NÄ…
Nohili E Noenoe mai ana ia'u I ke aloha 'o ka mokihana A he…
Papalina Lahilahi I love you And your dainty cheeks Always dampened By the …
Pua 'Ala Aumoe He pua 'ala 'oe na'u I honi i ke aumoe O 'oe…
Pua Tubarose E kau mai ana ka hali'a No sweet tubarose poina 'ole Me…
Punaiki 'Ea He aloha 'ia mai nei 'oe, 'eâ I ka 'ehu kai…
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@shaunesseyfruean
Translation for Mehameha:
Why am I alone
No friends
It's been many years
And someday I'll be gone
I wish you would stay
But if you can't, don't
I'll always caress you
I'll always love you
I'll go by the sea
To pass the time with the tide
The sands comfort me
And wipe my tears away
The above translation was inspired by the original song, written by Rick Bibbs (local artist) who wrote it while mulling a "lost love", stating "Hawaii was what I had left to love." Here's the original lyrics that was then translated to the Hawaiian lyrics for the song:
Don't love nobody but the trees,
People smile but they don't stay
Guess nobody cares for me,
Shoulda been gone yesterday.
I don't know why I'm so alone,
Got no friends but the sky.
I've been around a hundred years
But I'll be gone by and by
I want so much for you to stay,
But if you can't then don't try.
I'll hold you softly while I can
And I'll love you till I die.
Guess I'll go by the sea,
Got some friends in the rolling tide.
The shining sands will comfort me
And the gentle waves will wash my eyes.
:( </3 enjoy!
@flattopcrews2635
Why am I alone
No friends
It`s been many years
And someday I`ll be gone
I wish you would stay
But if you can't, don`t
I`ll always caress you
I`ll always love you
I'll go by the sea
To pass the time with the tide
The sands comfort me
And wipe my tears away
@brooksblair802
Hawaiian lyrics:
Ua mehameha au
‘A’ ohe hoaloha
Ua nui na makahiki
A hele aku ho’i’ au
‘I’ini auia ‘oe e noho
Ina ‘a’ole, ua hiki no
E hi’ipoi mau no wau ia ‘oe
Aloha mau no wau ia ‘oe
E hele au ma ke kai
E luana me ka’ae kai
Ke one ho’i ua ho’olu mai
Holoi ai i ku’u waimaka
The Hawaiian language sounds so beautiful I felt it was necessary to put it here.
@user-wi4oz9eq7f
So sorry for your lost. This album stays in my rotation. Memories flow easily when I’m in sync with these beautiful and peaceful melodies. More smiles than tears but it’s all Aloha
@robinswitzer9774
❤my most favorite song EVER! I get teary eyed and chicken skin everytime even after hearing it for 30 years. Love our island Hawaiian music❤
@thidekow
The true local who said: chicken skin. No mainlander will understand that is goose bumps. 🥰
@brahmasatyamjaganmithya6708
I feel like crying when I hear Hawaiian music, not because I think it's sad or anything, but because the music captures me.
The cover picture is mysteriously beautiful
@RainbowFlowerCrow
Same! I don't know why it makes me feel like crying (?) It's just so beautiful, and it's like a hug from my nanna💜🌈💖🌊🌸
@scottallard2640
A very powerful and touching song. I've recently started reading about
the SONS and have been taken aback on how young they were when they
established the group. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that
the entire Kamakawiwo'ole family has passed away; and so young.
Unfortunately, you can't control your Genetics. RIP Skippy and Iz, as
well as the talented John Koko.
@johnlopezjr.1232
All of my childhood friends from da WESAIIYEED BULLE'HOOD COAST OF MAKAHA SURFING BEACH
@raymondevangelista7689
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@brendengomez2026
❤️
@coachblumers
Truly one of the greatest Hawaiian songs ever. just so beautiful....so amazing.