Aloha Ka Manini - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Aloha ka manini me ka pôpolo

Hail to the manini and pôpolo

He i’a noho ia i ka laupapa

Fish that live in the reef

Kala ka nenue 'o ka nahawele

Kala and nenue mixed with nahawale seaweed

Moani ke 'alake honi aku

The scent is inviting

Âhole ia’a piko lihliha

The belly of the ahole fish is rich and fat

Poi 'uala kâohi pu’u

With sweet potato poi it slides down the throat

Ha’ina 'ia mai ana ka puanaTell the refrainAloha ka manini me ka pôpoloHail to

the manini and pôpolo