From the recording Hiʻipoi
E Pili Mai
(words by Larry Lindsey Kimura, music by Cyril Pahinui)
Paula learned the hui (refrain) of this unique, retro version in a dream after hearing Cyril Pahinui perform the song at the Kanikapila Grill in Waikīkī. (Cyril graciously gave us permission to record it, but he requests that the hui only be performed by Pūlama.)
PERSONNEL
Paula Kauapalaukī Rudman – vocals
Jim Romano – slack key guitar and vocals
Arrangement by Pūlama
Lyrics
ʻAuhea wale ana ʻoe
Kuʻu lei o ka pō
Pō anu hoʻokahi nō au
Sweetheart mine
E pili mai
Inā ʻo ʻoe aʻo au
ʻIke i ke ahi o Makana
He makana ia na ke aloha
No nā kau a kau
ʻO ʻoe aʻo au
Sweetheart mine
E pili mai
Where are you
My sweetheart of the night
The night is cold and I am alone
Sweetheart mine
Come to me
If you and I are together
Weʻll know the fires of Makana
It would be a gift given of love
For all time
You and I
Sweetheart mine
Come to me