Aloha 'Oe

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Aloha `Oe is a song by the last queen of Hawaii Lydia Liliuokalani (1838-1917). She wrote both the lyrics and the music of the song after the Hawaii islands were officially annexed to the United States of America in 1898. Now the piece is often sung as a farewell song.

Lyrics

Proudly swept the rain by the cliffs
As it glided through the trees
Still following ever the bud
The `ahihi lehua of the vale

Chorus:
Farewell to thee, farewell to thee
The charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers
One fond embrace,
'Ere I depart
Until we meet again

Sweet memories come back to me
Bringing fresh remembrances
Of the past
Dearest one, yes, you are mine own
From you, true love shall never depart

I have seen and watched your loveliness
The sweet rose of Maunawili
And 'tis there the birds of love dwell
And sip the honey from your lips

External links

[Lyrics and translation]. Includes more extensive history regarding the circumstances of the piece' composition.

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