Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu & Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus Lyrics


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Aloha e aloha e
'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
And If I had one wish come true
I'd surf till the sun sets

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 kala hanahana
Me ke kai hoene I ka pu'e 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
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 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride by Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu & Kamehameha School Children's Chorus depict the beauty and thrill of surfing in the ocean. The refrain "Aloha e aloha e" means "love, love" and conveys the message of love and affection for this exhilarating experience. The first verse talks about how there's no better place than being on a surfboard out at sea and how the wish to surf until the sun sets could come true. The use of "lingering in the ocean blue" gives the sense of comfort and relaxation one experiences while surfing.


The second verse talks about being on the seashore and wanting to play until the sun sets beyond the horizon. The lines "Hang Loose, Hang Ten, Howzit, Shake a shaka" are Hawaiian colloquialism that means to relax and enjoy life. The song reflects the spirit of the Hawaiian culture that embodies happiness, freedom, and love for nature. The chorus "Wiki wiki mai lohi lohi" refers to the speed of a wave that is fast and sudden, and the words "Helehele mai kakou e" means "let's all go together," which signifies unity and togetherness.


Line by Line Meaning

Aloha e aloha e
Greetings, greetings


'Ano 'ai ke aloha e
Love is present here


Aloha ae aloha e
Love, yes love


A nu ay ki aloha e
To be loved


There's no place I'd rather be
The ideal location for me


Then on my surfboard out at sea
Than on a surfboard, in the ocean


Lingering in the ocean blue
Prolonged time in the blue waters


And If I had one wish come true
If there was one wish granted


I'd surf till the sun sets
I would surf until sunset


A wiki wiki mai lohi lohi
Quickly, swiftly


Lawe mai I ko papa he'e nalu
Bring your surfboard


Flyin by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Flying while surfing the waves


Pi'I na nalu la lahalaha
Riding the rough waves


O ka moana hanupanupa
Of the sparkling ocean


Lalala I kala hanahana
Singing and laughing


Me ke kai hoene I ka pu'e one
With the sea breeze and the spray of the sand


Helehele mai kakou e
Let's all go


Hawaiian roller coaster ride
A thrilling ride on the waves


Than on the seashore dry, wet free
Than on the sandy beach, dry and water-free


On golden sand is where I lay
Lying on the golden sand


And if I only had my way
If I could choose


I'd play til the sun sets
I would play until sunset


Beyond the horizon
Further than the eye can see


Hang loose, hang ten, howzit, shake a shaka
Casual, surfing-related gestures


No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Don't worry, don't be afraid, it's no big deal


Cuttin' in, cuttin' up, cuttin' back, cuttin' out
Surfing maneuvers


Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Different ways to ride the wave and fall off the board


Looking for the wipe-out
Intentionally trying to fall off the board


Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Let's start surfing, the waves are good


Coastin' with the motion of the ocean
Riding the wave's natural motion


Whirlpools swirling, cascading, twirling
Describing the nature of the waves


Hawaiian roller coaster ride
A thrilling ride on the waves




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALAN SILVESTRI, MARK HO'OMALU

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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 🤍🖤

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