Aloha ʻOe - Hawaiian Lyrics - English Translation

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"Aloha ʻOe" is a well-known Hawaiian folk song, composed by Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii, in 1878.
She wrote it after seeing a young woman giving her male lover a lei flower as they parted ways at Maunawili Ranch in Kailua. This man is said to have been “Colonel James Harbottle Boyd”

It was originally a love song, but it has since become a cultural symbol, representing Hawaiian resistance and lament for the loss of sovereignty. The song gained popularity after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.

It has been interpreted as a lament for the loss of Hawaiian sovereignty and the impact of colonization. The song has become a powerful expression of Hawaiian identity and pride. It became a rallying cry for Native Hawaiians seeking to reclaim their land and culture.

Artist: laadidadi
Four Filipino young ladies coordinated Aloha Oe and choreographed the Hawaiian hula dance. Their aim to put it out in Youtube is not to be popular, but to share a dedication to a friend of theirs who passed on.

The ladies sing and dance expressing their heartfelt farewell to the dear friend. The emotional expression through their singing and dancing is moving and utterly beautiful. The best singing and hula dancing of Aloha Oe ever! Because it’s pure and genuine.