Lyrics Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Henehene Kou ‘Aka

Hawaiian

Henehene kou ‘aka
Kou le’ale’a paha
He mea ma’a mau ia

Ka’a uila mākēneki
Hō’onioni kou kino
He mea ma’a mau ia
For you and I

I Kaka’ako mākou
‘Ai ana i ka pipi stew
He mea ma’a mau ia
For you and I

I Waikīkī mākou
‘Au ana i ke kai
He mea ma’a mau ia
For you and I

I Kapahulu mākou
‘Ai ana i ka līpo’a
He mea ma’a mau ia
For you and I

Ha’ina mai ka puana
Kou le’ale’a paha
He mea ma’a mau ia
For you and I

English

Your laughter is so contagious
It’s fun to be with you
Always a good time
For you and I

The streetcar wheels turn
Vibrating your body
Always a good time
For you and I

To Kaka’ako we go
Eating beef stew
Always a good time
For you and I

To Waikiki we go
Swimming in the sea
Always a good time
For you and I

To Kapahulu we go
Eating seaweed
Always a good time
For you and I

Tell the refrain
It’s fun to be with you
Always a good time
For you and I