I Kona
Dennis Pavao Lyrics
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malihini makou i a oe i kona. i ke kono ake u ke aloha no makou.
(bridge)
ha'ina ia mai ana kapuana. aohe lua e like ahi me oe. (×2)
The lyrics to Dennis Pavao's song "I Kona" speak of a place called Kona, specifically its opua, or clouds, and the peace that they bring. The singer expresses a sense of unity with this place, stating that there is no one comparable to the warmth that Kona brings. The second verse explains that the singer and their companions are strangers to Kona, but they have come with a request for love. The bridge of the song reveals that the message being conveyed is sacred and important, and that there is no one else like the person being addressed.
The lyrics of "I Kona" are poignant and evoke a strong sense of connection to the land and its beauty. The use of the term "opua" to describe the clouds is significant, as it is a term that is unique to Hawaii and highlights the importance of the natural environment to the island culture. The song is ultimately about the power of love and the hope that it can bring, even to strangers in an unfamiliar place.
Line by Line Meaning
a ia i kona kai opua. i ka la'i. a ohe e lua e like e ahi me oe. (×2)
In his sea with clouds. In peace. There is no other like you.
malihini makou i a oe i kona. i ke kono ake u ke aloha no makou.
We are strangers to you in this place. But we are deeply in love with you.
(bridge)
ha'ina ia mai ana kapuana. aohe lua e like ahi me oe. (×2)
Let the story be told. There is no other like you.
Contributed by Savannah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@omahawarrior1
+TheAllewyn
Aia i kona kai opua i ka la'i
There at Kona are the cloud banks and smooth/calm seas
A'ohe lua e like ai me'oe
Second to none, you are incomparable
Ka malihini makou i oe i kona
We are your guests here in Kona
I ke kono a aloha no makou
By invitation, with love for us
Ha'ina ia mai ana ka puana
Tell the refrain
A'ohe lua e like ai me'oe
Second to none, you are incomparable.
@vaotawa7601
Enjoying these OG songs from the best of the best. Mahalo for the share.
@SangreMacorisana
A friend from #hawaii just recommended this song to me. 😊. Greetings for her from my Dominican Republic 🇩🇴.
@johnkeala2602
So sad that our musicians/singers passed at a very young age: Pavao 50; Iz 38; Kamakahi 61; John Koko 51; Martin Pahinui 65; Pua Alameda 53; Kui Lee 34; Sonny Chillingworth 62; Alfred Apaka 41; Gabby 59; Sonny Waiau 40; Roland Cazimero 66; and there were more who have contributed to being Hawaii's gifted singers/musicians and sharing their Love of Music for Hawaii and abroad. Some have lived well beyond 70's and 80's and into their 90's. We cannot question as to why they were taken from us but maybe there was a reason for their passing. I bid them Aloha in Heaven Above. Mahalo nui loa.
@edgardolopez1862
And recently the great Willie K.
@clv1293
Billy Kaui...only 28!
@luluwinke6581
I feel like I will see them soon and cannot wait...
@allaroundz
Ernie Cruz. Drown at Sandy's beach
@filmstudent2000
Hard living behind the beautiful music
@juniorjojoe
I'm Samoan and I love this song and the voice even though I don't understand the words..
@normansekerak1839
I'm a transplant to Hawaii 50 years and I've personally met many of the greats of hawaiian music dennis Darren ledward this will will liveon my heart as I begin my journey away to the mainlandmahalo hawaii