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from: The Song Within The Song

track 8.  He Mele Ho‘ohiamoe No Adriane Sage 5:26  (James Romano)

 

Our friend Eddie Mendiola asked Jim to write this lullaby for his first granddaughter, Adriane Sage. Pili translated the lyrics into Hawaiian. 

Pūlama, with Eddie and Pili, first performed this mele at Adriane Sage’s baptism.

He Mele Ho`ohiamoe No Adriane Sage

(A Lullaby For Adriane Sage)

 

Words and Music by: Jim Romano

Hawaiian translations by: Lyn `Unihipiliowailelepualu Hilliard

Arrangement by: Jim Romano and Kauapāulaukī Rudman

 

 

He makana makamae, na ke Akua no mākou            
Ka makahiapo, e hāliko ana ke aloha hou                  

You are a precious gift to us all from god

The first child born to the flower of our love

Palu mamua o ka loke, ‘ala mamua o ka lei               
E lawe mai ke ola hou, hau‘oli i nā lā āpau                
Kau ā kau, ē Adriane Sage                                        

Softer than the rose, you are the sweetest of leis

You bring with you new life and joy to our days

Always, Adriane Sage

Cradled in my arms, your head nestled to my cheek
Your scent so sweet fills my heart so deeply

In this moment I am entranced by the glowing serenity
The days and years ahead, like moving pictures play in front of me
I can see what will be

Our love is yours   -  Nou i kā mākou aloha
Nurtured and cared for
You will be gentle and loving

Our strength is yours   -  Nou i kō mākou ikaika
Connected to Heaven and Earth
You will stand balanced and strong

Our generations are yours  -  Nou i kō mākou kūpuna
Wisdom and compassion stand with you
You will have respect for life

Chant
He makana makamae na ke Akua no mākou             

He mele ho‘ohiamoe, he inoa, no Adriane Sage        

You are a precious gift to us all from god

This lullaby is a name song for Adriane Sage

 

Softer than the rose, you are the sweetest of leis

You bring with you new life and joy to our days,
Always, Adriane Sage

He makana makamae na ke Akua no mākou
He mele ho`ohiamoe, he inoa, no Adriane Sage

You are a precious gift to us all from god

This lullaby is a name song for Adriane Sage