Kingdom of Hawaii Anthem (1866-1876; Instrumental) He Mele Lahui Hawaii

"He Mele Lāhui Hawaiʻi" ("Song of the Hawaiian Nation") was composed by Liliʻuokalani in 1866 at the request of Kamehameha V, who wanted a national anthem to replace the melody of “God Save the King”.

Hui: (Hawaiian Lyrics) Chorus: (English Lyrics / Translation)
E mau ke ea o ka ʻāina Grant your peace throughout the land
Ma kou pono mau Over these sunny isles
A ma kou mana nui Keep the nations life, oh Lord
E ola e ola ka mōʻī And upon our sovereign smile