Kuʻu Home ʻo Kahaluʻu
Olomana Lyrics
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We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream
'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback
So long ago it seems it was a dream
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
I remember days when we were wiser
When our world was small enough for dreams
And you have lingered there my sister
And I no longer can it seems
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Change is a strange thing
it cannot be denied
It can help you find yourself
or make you lose your pride
Move with it slowly
as on the road we go
Please do not hold on to me
we all must go alone
I remember days when we were smiling
When we laughed and sang the whole night long
And I will greet you as I find you
With the sharing of a brand new song
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
To please accept me as you'll find me
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
The Olomana song "Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u" is a nostalgic tune that evokes the memories of the singer's younger days. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about the days when they used to catch fish in the streams and ride horses in the Ko'olau hills. The singer then dreams of returning to their home in Kahaluu, calling out to their loved ones. However, the singer feels a fear that things may not be the same as they left them.
The second verse talks about the singer's wisdom and how their world was once small enough for dreams. However, the singer's sister has remained in Kahaluu while they moved away, and they fear that they might have lost touch with each other. The lyrics hint at the inevitability of change and how it can either help us find ourselves or make us lose our pride. The final verse notes how they used to smile, laugh, and sing together, and the singer hopes that they will all reunite and share new songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember days when we were younger
In my memory, there were days when we were young and had no worries.
We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream
We used to catch 'o'opu, a native Hawaiian fish, in the mountain stream.
'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback
We used to ride on horseback around the Ko'olau hills.
So long ago it seems it was a dream
Those memories seem so long ago that they almost feel like a dream.
Last night I dreamt I was returning
Last night, I had a dream that I was returning.
and my heart called out to you
In my dream, I felt a strong emotional connection and called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
However, I fear that when I return, things won't be the same as when I left.
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
My love, my home of Kahaluu, please accept me as you'll find me.
Change is a strange thing
Change is unpredictable and can have both positive and negative effects.
it cannot be denied
Change is an undeniable part of life that everyone experiences.
It can help you find yourself
On occasion, change can help one discover their true self.
or make you lose your pride
But other times, change can make one lose their sense of self-respect.
Move with it slowly
When change occurs, it's best to take it slowly.
as on the road we go
That way, as we travel on this unpredictable journey of life, we can adapt to the changes as they come.
Please do not hold on to me
Please don't hold onto me too strongly because we all must travel our own path.
we all must go alone
Ultimately, each of us must face new situations alone and learn to adapt independently.
I remember days when we were smiling
Previously, there were times when we were happy and laughed without a care in the world.
When we laughed and sang the whole night long
We shared songs and laughter late into the night.
And I will greet you as I find you
If we meet again, I'll accept you for who you are at that moment and not who you used to be.
With the sharing of a brand new song
We can share a brand new song together, symbolizing the new experiences and memories we'll create in the future.
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hawnboy
I remember days when we were younger
We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream
'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback
So long ago it seems it was a dream
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
I remember days when we were wiser
When our world was small enough for dreams
And you have lingered there my sister
And I no longer can it seems
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Change is a strange thing
it cannot be denied
It can help you find yourself
or make you lose your pride
Move with it slowly
as on the road we go
Please do not hold on to me
we all must go alone
I remember days when we were smiling
When we laughed and sang the whole night long
And I will greet you as I find you
With the sharing of a brand new song
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
To please accept me as you'll find me
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
@Angela-uo4ur
Born and raised in Hawaii. After I moved away to a place where it’s dog-eat-dog, rat race, every man/woman for themselves environment, I realize how precious, lucky, and thankful I am to be able to grow up in a beautiful place and simple life where friends, family, community and enjoying beaches, mountain streams and the beauty of the islands are what’s important. I keep the calm and laid back attitude in my heart with me and let others around me stress themselves out over trivial unimportant things. Anyone can go to Hawaii, but not everyone can say they are from Hawaii and know truly what the Aloha Spirit means and carry it in their heart.
@kimot8943
VERY WELL SAID!!!
@lojfiojo4725
I feel the same about the caribbean, theres a certain peace in living a simple life on a beautiful island, surrounded by your people and culture.
@lalljp
You should go back and live in Hawai'i
@Hokua888
Hallelujah, you !!!!
@kentclark6420
I lived in Hawaii back in the 70s, in Kahaluu, and it was peaceful and beautiful. But I also felt the justifiable anger towards my race and outsiders, there, as well. After my father was hit by a car and killed there, due to the unbearable traffic as a result of the heavy Oahu population, I felt that I should return to the mainland, as my presence was only contributing to the commercialism and pollution of the islands. And Honolulu has much of the same crime and problems of Mainland urban centers, thanks to the invasion of the outsiders since the 1600s.
@jamilanijm
I could listen to this song on repeat for the rest of my life.
@mendyboio3917
That's been my life!
No ka oi, Hawaii!
@JonahEwaliko
i listen to this song because I live in Cheyenne, Wyoming and I am a rare breed. I am half native american, and half Hawaiian my name is jonah and i have a message for you, yes you reading this commment, i am separated from my native land and treated as any other equal person. i miss hawaii and i plan to return to oahu waimanalo hawaii. (we all need one another, the gift of aloha comes from the heart.) simply put these lyrics speak volumes of what we desire.
@kawikavolkoff6697
Big Respect. Sending you and your Ohana my Aloha💯🙏🏽🤙🏽