A Pae Ka Waʻa

(Coach)

E Kaupe aku no I ka hoe

A ko mai e

E Kanaloa e (all)

E ka moana nui kai hohonu

E lana malie ko mau ʻale

E Kanaloa e (all)

E ka makani nui ikaika e

E Pa kolonahe malie ʻoe

E Kiaʻi, E alakaʻi, e hoʻonaʻauao, e hoʻoikaika e,

(Coach)

A pae ka waʻa i ke kula

a lanakila e

dig in your paddle

and pull it back

to Kanaloa we call

we call to the very deep ocean

let your waves be calm

to Kanaloa we call

to the strong winds we call

let your gails be still

guard, lead, enlighten, strengthen,

when the waʻa reach land

we will be victorious