In 1979 he joined a halau [1], which became the foundation for Mark's hula education as an `olapa [2] and chanter.
Ho`omalu moved to California in 1979 to teach hula with Tiare Clifford of Tiare Otea in San Francisco. After refining much of his teaching technique under Clifford's direction, he was introduced to Bea and Herb Hew Len. In 1988 they turned over the directorship of their halau, Na Mele Hula `Ohana to Ho`omalu.
Na Mele Hula `Ohana set high standards in hula competitions along the West Coast and in Hawaii. They were invited to the prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival in 1997, where their men placed fourth in the hula kahiko (ancient hula) competition. They returned to the Merrie Monarch each year through 2000. Ho`omalu disbanded the halau in early 2002. He continues to teach seminars throughout country.
In February 2003, he opened a new halau, the Academy of Hawaiian Arts. The halau has participated in many events around California, including the `Ia Oe E Ka La Hula Competition and San Francisco's Aloha Festival. They most recently danced at the prestigious Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii this past April.
His style is both innovative and controversial, as purists disapprove of the liberties he takes in creating new arrangements of ancient chants.
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu Lyrics
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'Ano 'ai ke aloha e
Aloha ae aloha e
A nu ay ki aloha e
There's no place I'd rather be
(Then on my surfboard out at sea)
Lingering in the ocean blue
I'd surf till the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
(A wiki wiki mai lohi lohi
Lawe mai I ko papa he'e nalu)
Flyin by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
A wiki wiki mai lohi lohi
(La we mai iko papa he na lu)
Pi'I na nalu la lahalaha
(O ka moana hanupanupa)
Lalala I kala hanahana
(Me ke kai hoene I ka pu'e one)
Helehele mai kakou e
(Hawaiian roller coaster ride)
There's no place I'd rather be
(Than on the seashore dry, wet, free)
On golden sand is where I lay
(And if I only had my way)
I'd play 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
(Lalala I ka lā hanahana
Me ke kai hoene I ka puʻe one)
It's time to try the Hawaiian Roller coaster ride
Hang loose, hang ten, howzit, shake a shaka
No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Cuttin' in, cuttin' up, cuttin' back, cuttin' out
Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Coastin' with the motion of the ocean
Whirlpools swirling, twisting and turning
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Then on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf till the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
(A wiki wiki mai lohi lohi
Lawe mai I ko papa he'e nalu)
Flyin by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
A wiki wiki mai lohi lohi
(La we mai iko papa he na lu)
Pi'I na nalu la lahalaha
(O ka moana hanupanupa)
Lalala I kala hanahana
(Me ke kai hoene I ka pu'e one)
Helehele mai kakou e
(Hawaiian roller coaster ride)
The song is an upbeat and energetic celebration of the joy and freedom of surfing in the ocean, set to a catchy Hawaiian melody. It starts with the repetition of the word 'aloha' which signifies love and affection in Hawaii, indicating the love for surfing and the ocean. The chorus "flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride" alludes to the thrill and excitement of surfing the waves, as though riding a roller coaster. The lyrics also describe the beauty of the ocean and the desire to be one with it, conveyed through the verses "lingering in the ocean blue" and "no place I'd rather be than on my surfboard out at sea".
The song also includes some Hawaiian expressions and terminology, giving it an authentic Hawaiian touch. For example, "Helehele mai kakou e" means "let's all go" or "let's travel together" which fits perfectly with the idea of surfing and experiencing the ride together. The song's use of Hawaiian language and customs showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people.
Line by Line Meaning
Aloha e aloha e
Greetings and love
'Ano 'ai ke aloha e
Love is present
Aloha ae aloha e
Love forever
A nu ay ki aloha e
Love is here and now
There's no place I'd rather be
I am content with where I am
(Then on my surfboard out at sea)
(Riding the waves is my favorite activity)
Lingering in the ocean blue
Feeling calm and connected to the sea
(And If I had one wish come true)
(I would spend all my time surfing)
I'd surf till the sun sets
I will keep surfing until the sun goes down
Beyond the horizon
To the other side of the world
A wiki wiki mai lohi lohi
Quickly and smoothly
Lawe mai I ko papa he'e nalu
Take your surfboard
Flyin by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Riding the waves like a roller coaster
Pi'I na nalu la lahalaha
Rising and falling waves
(O ka moana hanupanupa)
(The sea is magnificent)
Lalala I kala hanahana
Having fun in the sunshine
(Me ke kai hoene I ka pu'e one)
(Playing in the sand and surf)
Helehele mai kakou e
Let's go everyone
(Hawaiian roller coaster ride)
(Ride the waves like a roller coaster)
Hang loose, hang ten, howzit, shake a shaka
Relax, surf, say hello, give the hang loose sign
No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Don't stress, be fearless, it's no big deal my friend
Cuttin' in, cuttin' up, cuttin' back, cuttin' out
Doing surfing moves like carving turns and cutting out of waves
Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Different ways to ride the wave and possibly fall off the board
Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Get ready, the waves are good and exciting
Coastin' with the motion of the ocean
Going with the flow of the waves
Whirlpools swirling, twisting and turning
The sea has naturally forming swirling whirlpools
There's no place I'd rather be
I am happy with my current location
(Than on the seashore dry, wet, free)
(Free to enjoy the beach any way I like)
On golden sand is where I lay
I am enjoying the beach sand
(And if I only had my way)
(I would stay here forever)
It's time to try the Hawaiian Roller coaster ride
Let's go surfing like a roller coaster
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALAN SILVESTRI, MARK HO'OMALU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beelzebub1938
Hello, dear
What a kind of love
Hello, hello
A nu ay ki aloha e
There's no place I'd rather be
There's no place I'd rather be
Then on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And If I had one wish come true
I'd surf till the sun sets
A busy week from slow down
Bring your surfboard
Flyin by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
A busy week from slow down
We do not have lu lu
The broad waves rise
Oceans of the ocean
I love working with you
With the surf on the sand dunes
Come on, let's go
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on the seashore dry, wet free
On golden sand is where I lay
And if I only had my way
I'd play til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
I love working with you
With the surf on the sand dunes
It's time to try the Hawaiian Roller coaster ride
Hang loose, hang ten, howzit, shake a shaka
No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Cuttin 'in, cuttin' up, cuttin 'back, cuttin' out
Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Looking for the wipe-out
Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Coastin 'with the motion of the ocean
Whirlpools swirling, cascading, twirling
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Then on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf till the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
A busy week from slow down
Bring your surfboard
Flyin by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
A busy week from slow down
We do not have lu lu
The broad waves rise
Oceans of the ocean
I love working with you
With the surf on the sand dunes
Come on, let's go
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
@gliscorgamer9312
Everyone gangsta till they learn Lilo and Stitch means “Lost and Put Back Together”
@raincloud-5516
WAIT NO EXPLAIN THIS 👀😭 IS THIS ACTUALLY TRUE. LILO MEANS LOST?? AND STITCH IS PUT BACK TOGETHER?????!!!! (I obviously know what stitch means but I always thought lilo was just a name)
@sarailopez7103
@@raincloud-5516 yes that's what it means
@flareistan_films8819
Yea it does
@kathrynpotts3318
knowing all the hawaiian lyrics to this song is the biggest flex
@YourGirlPriscilla
No the biggest flex is memorizing the words and a lot dance moves while singing it
@fijianreacts6188
Biggest flex bro..... Then show off and sing it next time everyone watching lilo and stich
@the_every-thing_guy
Imagine having to memorize it for school play
It's not fun
@suck_my_dick231
Me being Hawaiian is the biggest flex 🌺
@brownboi8564
@@suck_my_dick231 same 🤍🖤