Kingdom of Hawaii Anthem (1866-1876; Instrumental) He Mele Lahui Hawaii
"He Mele Lāhui Hawaiʻi" ("Song of the Hawaiian Nation") was composed by Liliʻuokalani in 1866 at the request of Kamehameha V, who wanted a national anthem to replace the melody of “God Save the King”. Hui: (Hawaiian Lyrics) Chorus: (English Lyrics / Translation) E mau ke ea o ka ʻāina Grant your peace throughout the land Ma kou pono mau Over these sunny isles A ma kou mana nui Keep the nations life, oh Lord E ola e ola ka mōʻī And upon our sovereign smile
"He Mele Lāhui Hawaiʻi" ("Song of the Hawaiian Nation") was composed by Liliʻuokalani in 1866 at the request of Kamehameha V, who wanted a national anthem to replace the melody of “God Save the King”. Hui: (Hawaiian Lyrics) Chorus: (English Lyrics / Translation) E mau ke ea o ka ʻāina Grant your peace throughout the land Ma kou pono mau Over these sunny isles A ma kou mana nui Keep the nations life, oh Lord E ola e ola ka mōʻī And upon our sovereign smile