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”.
No Kristo
Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau Lyrics
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(God is to be glorified)
MA NÄ LANI KI'EKI'E LOA
(in all the heavens above)
A HE MALU MA KA HONUA
(He is also a refuge here on earth)
E ALOHA I KANAKA
(Who loves all men)
A NONA MAU KU'U OLA NEI
(For Him is my praise)
NO KONA 'AI 'ANA I KA MAKE
(Because of his eating at the last supper and his death on the cross)
NO KRISTO NÄ MEA A PAU
(Every good thing belongs to Jesus)
KE KINO A ME KA 'UHANE
(The body and the spirit)
NÄ KÄKOU E OLA E OLA NEI
(To him belongs the life that we live)
KÄKOU ME KRISTO
(with Christ)
'A'OHE MEA I HANA 'OLE 'IA
(There is nothing that cannot be done)
ME KRISTO, NO KRISTO IESÜ
(with Christ, Jesus Christ)
NO KRISTO NO KÄKOU I HANA
(It is for Jesus that we work)
A E PILI PA'A MAU KÄKOU ME KRISTO
(We are secure with Christ)
The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau's song No Kristo is a beautiful hymn that praises God in all his glory. The opening line, 'Ho'onani 'ia ke Akua' which means 'God is to be glorified' sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics are sung in Hawaiian which makes it more authentic and heartfelt while they are translated in English for non-Hawaiian speakers to understand.
The next line, 'Ma nā lani ki'eki'e loa', emphasizes that God is not only majestic but is revered in all the heavens above. The following line, 'A he malu ma ka honua' emphasizes that God is a refuge on earth for all those who seek His protection. The next line, 'E aloha i kanaka' means 'who loves all men' which highlights the importance of love for everyone.
The chorus, 'No Kristo nā mea a pau' means 'Every good thing belongs to Christ,' which sheds light on the fact that everything we have and everything we do must be attributed to Christ. The second part of the chorus, 'Ke kino a me ka 'uhane, nā kākou e ola e ola nei' means that Christ is the one who weaves together our body and spirit and gives us life. The song concludes with a powerful statement, 'A e pili pa'a mau kākou me Kristo,' which means that we are secure with Christ and the promise of eternal life.
Line by Line Meaning
HO'ONANI 'IA KE AKUA
God should be praised and given glory
MA NÄ LANI KI'EKI'E LOA
God should be praised in heaven above
A HE MALU MA KA HONUA
God is a source of safety and security on earth
E ALOHA I KANAKA
God loves all mankind unconditionally
A NONA MAU KU'U OLA NEI
All praise belongs to God for our life
NO KONA 'AI 'ANA I KA MAKE
Jesus' act of eating at the Last Supper and dying on the cross
NO KRISTO NÄ MEA A PAU
Every good thing belongs to Jesus Christ
KE KINO A ME KA 'UHANE
Both our physical and spiritual selves
NÄ KÄKOU E OLA E OLA NEI
Our life belongs to Jesus
KÄKOU ME KRISTO
We are with Christ
'A'OHE MEA I HANA 'OLE 'IA
With Christ, all things are possible
ME KRISTO, NO KRISTO IESÜ
With Christ, Jesus Christ
NO KRISTO NO KÄKOU I HANA
We work for Jesus Christ
A E PILI PA'A MAU KÄKOU ME KRISTO
We are securely united with Christ
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@home96734
Mahalo, I will enjoy this and share with friends.
@kahrs777
Mahalo, friend and thank you! Since discovery of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (correct I hope) and finding his story I've wished to finda visual of 'Skippy' Henry Kamakawiwo'ole III. Thank you so much!
These songs have me looking up translation word by word, it's worth it.
@kalahuiohawaiinei1466
Mahalos! I posted this a while back. IZ - ʻŌpae Ē (Lyrics Video) (English & Hawaiian)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED1ojtT9BXE
@curly_bill1629
I got to see the Makaha boys several times in the early 80's with Skippy at the little stage in the Ala Moana shopping center before he died. Later they played regularly at the Wagon Wheel in Aina Haina. They were the best.
@jmac3808
The very best of Hawaii..they are so smooth . 23:37 23:39
@markwest2936
Thanks , it’s like finding gold.
@charlesdolphinboy
aloha kākou * mahalo nui * true aloha * soothes my soul deeply * 🙏 🕯 🌴 🎶 🌌
@kalahuiohawaiinei1466
🤙
@paulopereira5124
NO KRISTO : O que significa estas palavras?
@kalahuiohawaiinei1466
Jesus Cristo