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RWD
`Olu`olu
USA
850 Posts |
 Posted - 10/18/2006 : 11:02:16 AM
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Can anyone help me with the meaning of "He Punahele" (arr. Keola)? I think Punahele (as in Kane's song) means something like "favored one". How does "He" change the meaning?
Thanks
Bob
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Sarah
`Olu`olu
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2006 : 11:33:55 AM
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Aloha mai e Bob,
"He" corresponds to the English indefinite article "a" or "an". The difference is "A Favorite/Favored One" vs "Favorite/Favored One". In these specific song titles, as I understand them in their context, "He Punahele" refers to the person being sung about/to in the lyrics, while "Punahele" refers to the melody (there are no lyrics) being a favorite of Uncle Ray's.
aloha,
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RWD
`Olu`olu
USA
850 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2006 : 2:48:29 PM
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Thanks for the explanation, Sarah.
I am impressed!
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Sarah
`Olu`olu
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2006 : 05:54:21 AM
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No pilikia, Bob. I love this stuff and have been studying it for a long time!
aloha,
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Larry Goldstein
Lokahi
267 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2006 : 10:38:58 AM
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I believe the favored one in this case is a baby. Keola teaches us to play it as the sound of a sleeping baby breathing.
Talk about nahenahe!
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Mika ele
Ha`aha`a
USA
1493 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2006 : 11:58:52 AM
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A Hawaiian Waltz. This song, written by Albert Nahale'a, has become a popular Island favorite. You often hear it being dedicated to loved ones over the radio and even at weddings or a baby's lu'au.
C D7
HE PUNAHELE NO 'OE (You are a favorite)
G7 C G7
NA KA MAKUA (Of your parents)
C D7
PULAMA 'IA NO 'OE (Cherished)
G7
ME KE ALOHA (With love)
C C7 F
HE WAHINE U'I (A pretty young girl)
D7 F G7
A HE PUA NANI (Like a beautiful flower)
C D7
MA KU'U POLI MAI 'OE (Upon my bosom you are)
G7 C
KU'U LEI (My lei)
C D7
YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL BABY
G7 C G7
PRIDE OF MY HEART
C D7
YOU ARE A DEAR LITTLE LADY
G7
RIGHT FROM THE START
C C7 F
YOU'RE SO SWEET AND LOVELY
D7 F G7
LIKE A PRETTY FLOWER
C D7
CLOSE TO MY BOSOM I'LL HOLD YOU
G7 C
BABY MINE
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