Compositions By Liliuokalani - Nohea I Muʻolaulani

Nohea I Muʻolaulani, translated as Handsome One of Mu'olaulani sometimes as Handsome at Mu'olaulani, and also referred to simply as Mu'olaulani, dates to May 1885. It was composed for Liliʻuokalani's new home in Kapālama named Mu'olaulani which was opened with a gala party in May 1885. The Kapālama house was a source of great joy to her and became the subject of this song. It is now the site of the Lili'uokalani Childrens' Center.

He mea nui ke aloha This great love of yours
Ke hiki mai i oʻu nei Has come here to me
Meheʻo kuʻu lei kaimana ala It is like my diamond necklace
Kāhiko o kuʻu kino To adorn my person
Kuʻu lei popohe i ka laʻi My lei so shapely in the calm
Nohea i Muʻolaulani Handsome at Muʻolaulani
Ka beauty lā he mau ia It is a beauty, always a thing forever
No nā kau ā kau For all seasons

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