‘SILENT IN THE NIGHT’
In the cool crystal moonlight rising towards the heavens
The stars glimmering above
The land and sea honor you
Mauna Kea
White majestic mountain
Mauna Kea
Silent in the night
Born of heat and fire long before there were footsteps
You stand a monument to Earth
Flourishing now with green life with a white cape to adorn you
Your voice echoes and is heard
Mauna Kea
White majestic mountain
Mauna Kea
Silent in the night
Forever above us you will smile in the morning light
A beacon for all to see
Your Spirit of Aloha touching those who know you
Forever in our hearts
Mauna Kea
White majestic mountain
Mauna Kea
Silent in the night
Your voice echoes and is heard
This song was inspired by Keola Beamer’s recording
“Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal”
© 2002 KUMANU MUSIC (BMI)
Chant
Mauna Kea, kuahiwi ku ha'o i ka malie
'O Poli'ahu, ka wahine, kapa hau anu o Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea, standing alone in the calm
Poli'ahu, the woman who wears the snow mantle of Mauna Kea
Hui(chorus)
Kila Kila 'O Mauna Kea
Majestic Mauna Kea
Chant by
Kumu Hula Ehulani Stephany |