Love and Honesty - Hawaiian Style Band lyrics

[@Eggmancan]

I was born and raised in Hawaii in the 80s and 90s, but moved away and haven't been back in over 15 years. When I first stumbled across this song on youtube, I had no idea what it was but it shook something deep in my memories. It is an intense melancholy, an artifact from some previous forgotten life. This song is a portal to my vanished childhood. I listen to it whenever I'm feeling a little down. ❤

[@emilyisntapedophile8644]

m Well welcome back. Aloha and Mahalo 🍍 🌺 🌈

[@jayfailing6714]

come home the aina calls you now and then still here come visit come stay aloha JJ big isalnd

[@alexandernguyen1719]

You and me both, I moved to CA back in 2003.

[@maikailoa808]

time to go back home.

[@robertu5568]

No worries I left an came back our Aina loves us smile your loved

[@mtlogger]

I fell in love with this band while living on Oahu in the 90"s serving in the Navy, and I still love it in 2023❤

[@Unowatimean]

Translation for the Hawaiian part; He makana no ma mamo -The gifts for the descendants Na mo'olelo o na pua o nehinei -Are the stories of yesterday's flowers E pili mau I na kupuna Na lei 'a'ala -Forever connect the ancestors with sweet fragrant leis I 'ohu mau I ku'u lei I ke aloha pili mau -My lei is adorned by everlasting love

[@rlloyd4209]

Mahalo nui loa!

[@julierobinson4811]

☺️🙌💙💯🙏

[@andrewsouza3909]

Wow, awesome! Aloha...

[@river4462]

Me ke aloha a mau loa Me ke aloha ku'u home o' Maui

[@808aaq]

I was born and raised in Hawaii, The Big Island moved to Spain in 2000 and when I stumbled upon this song it brought back wonderful memories of growing up in a place where everyone was sweet, caring and filled with Aloha! I go back every year and I will always be a Big Island Boy!!!!!

[@boricuathifting3044]

Bring back memories when I was station in Schofield Barracks in the early 90's driving down Kam Highway all the way to the gate!❤️

[@johnshawngrubb4675]

I’m hooked on it since hearing it when visiting our son who’s stationed there now❤️

[@sonjagholstonbyrd5864]

Wahiawa Hawaii!

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Aloha!

[@WayTooToasty]

The same happened to me when I got here in schofield two years ago

[@paulinotou]

80s and 90s is the classic era for Hawaiian pop music, good time to be stationed in Oahu

[@Justin-dy9vp]

My mom's favorite song Rest in Peace Mom I love u 💙💙

[@tabithalenwai4796]

people asking for the translation for the hawaiian part, here it is: He makana no na mamo (A gift for the descendants) Na mo`olelo o na pua o nehinei (Let's always hold close) E pili mau I na kupuna (Our ancestors, who are) Na lei `a`ala (A sweet smelling lei for us) I ohu mau I ku`u lei (Like a misty cloud around the mountain) I ke aloha pili mau (their love surrounds us forever)

[@grimjco]

Thank you😊

[@wcangel]

Tabitha Len Wai Thanks. Saw Hawaiian Style Band in Honolulu. Twice, including once in Ala Moana before they hit it big. Also saw Sister Robi on her own once afterwards before we left. Bought the album. Don't have the CD with me right now. Shared out this text and video to five thousand people in three online groups yesterday. Since Hawaii came up on those. I took one relationship to Hawaii in the nineties and brought it back to the States a few years later. This song was really meaningful for the relationship and one of two theme songs for our stay in Honolulu. The other was of course Hawai'i 78, which was playing all the time on the car radio when we arrived. We also saw Hapa. As a couple we had such great hopes of connecting with the locals and making it our home long term. But Hawaii is no good for blondes, a least those who can't speak the local slang, as one local blonde could. Great academic work at UH Manoa did not get my girl into grad school there. Also my job went away and it was hard to get any kind of technical work. Hawaii was a complete bust for us since we had no turf, no ohana there. So, no more Hawaiian Style band, no more Honolulu for us, and now no more relationship. The relationship officially ended, and my longtime partner got another place to live in town a few months back. But I will always remember the beautiful rainbows in Manoa, and even some double rainbows there. Several wonderful things did happen in Honolulu. For example, I connected up the Speaker of the House to the official Dalai Lama people, and this concretely led to the Dalai Lama speaking to the Hawaii State Legislature. Also I did the major article reaching 10,000 people in a front page headline. Further, I had an actual encounter with one of the Old Gods of the Big Island at a performance of the Pele cycle. And I got my Lakota Pipe consecrates by a Lakota Pipe Carrier on the North Shore of Oahu in about 1994. And I swam with the sea turtles. But those were just great moments, not an actual functioning life. There was no future for us at all in Hawaii, and basically no decent bookstores for the first two years. I really had Island Fever and walked around outside a lot alone. Just remembered that. It felt like a total dead end every day. I have seen lots of hula kahiko over the years since leaving Honolulu, at an annual folk festival. The Hawaiian dancers either live near the festival venue or they fly in from Hawaii. So that connection remains. Never went to Merrie Monarch. And it is really sad to hear about Chinky Mahoe's conviction for sexual abuse, and people not taking that seriously at Merrie Monarch. But it's not too surprising. A bad guy who is cultural royalty is still royalty in the islands and so he gets the respect he should not. No doubt my major mistake while living in Hawaii was not going to Kauai when I could. And not seeing the ocean dolphins. I love dolphins. But Hawaii turns out to have been a very major cultural chapter in my life, tho a rather brief stay. We packed a whole ocean transport moving box ourselves and unpacked it on the West Coast. Just the two of us, with only a small amount of additional help from a rather tiny white girl. Getting out of Hawaii was anything but easy. What saved us was keeping all the cardboard boxes and other packing materials from the move to Hawaii, and the offer of space for the container / trailer at a Catholic parking lot. And we were glad to leave and deeply relieved to arrive back to the States. It's very green over here too. Don't expect to ever visit the islands. That chapter was closed for good. My regards to the Honolulu Zoo, to the Bishop Museum, to Ala Moana, to the sea turtles and to the wonderful Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Center. "The Life of the Land is preserved in Righteousness." & "Above All The Nations Stand Humanity". ( Engraved at the stone entrance to UH Manoa. ) I actually live that more than American I've ever met. I am a true world citizen. But that's not how it felt in Hawaii. We only had one personal friend there and we hosted her here once, but since then haven't been in touch with anyone in the Islands for quite a few years. And that was that. All that's left is the music. Anyway, Mahalo and Hang Loose.

[@the-colorowdy]

+Tabitha Len Wai Mahalo!

[@sassywahine808]

Tabitha Len Wai mahalo plenty!

[@zulmagrissellecallejasalta3796]

♥

[@rlloyd4209]

It makes me so happy to listen to this and always will. I was in a very tumultuous relationship and just a beginner parent at the time I was living there and listening to this every day, but this song really helped me to make the best of it, to not give up, and to treasure every day I had living there in that beautiful culture. I especially love the transition into the Hawaiian segment in this song. I must really feel those lyrics, because I have them memorized all these years later, even though I've largely lost touch with Hawaiian language.

[@emmanuellemangalle437]

I'm from the Solomon Islands and went to Hawaii for high school. Through a friend, I joined the Winners' Camp in Oahu in 2009. That's where I first heard this beautiful song because our senior camp managers played it almost all week long. Beautiful memories indeed. Aloha to any Winners' Camp 2009 alumni and all the alumni. Aloha from the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 🙏🏾❤

[@ronc.615]

I left Hawaii after 20yrs. I went to Campbell high school and stayed. I miss the Aloha and Ohana. I still play my Uke, in fact I just bought a new one. I haven't been back in almost 30 yrs but miss it every day. Your songs keep the Aloha in my heart.

[@sharwannadan]

This song brings back much cherished memories of those evenings spend in the arms of my beloved on coconut island and the sea wall in front of Liliuokalani gardens! I truly miss those days and my beloved....unfortunately good things don't last..but at least this song stirs great old memories! Thanks for uploading

[@debbiejrosz2869]

What happened to your love?

[@cphairottam]

I used to live in Hawaii, and heard this song on the radio. I bought the CD and listened to it over and over.

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Aloha!

[@PaulM.-yj2cb]

Me too on both

[@halfouts]

When I flew to Maui after ten hours of flying I listened to this song through my earphones as the plane picked up Hawaiian radio. It made the remainder of my flight very peaceful and tranquil and stayed in my head all the way through my visit and all the way back home to Ohio. Lovely song!

[@jackwessels9189]

I found this song about 3 years ago after meeting my girlfriend who was living in Hawaii at the time. I have since immersed myself in everything Hawaiian. The culture, music and Hula. IZ, Danny Couch, Na Leo Pilimehana and others. Love this sound even if the artist and songs are from years ago. Makes me wonder what I have missed all these years. I am now moving my girlfriend and I to Hawaii next April. Aloha!! Malaho for the post.

[@ericdeplata7803]

Hawaiian songs always relaxes me after stress from work.

[@danmanuel1065]

Always hear this beautiful song during my stay in Saipan... missing the place so much

[@808bboarder]

If you’re reading this I just want to say Aloha to you and your Ohana. Time is flying by and I want to make the most of everyday I’m fortunate enough to enjoy these islands.

[@jjali4410]

✨💕💖🙏🏽💖🌴🏝️🌴💖💕✨BLESSINGS FOREVER & ALWAYS✨💕💖💜MAHALO NUI LOA💖💖💖💖

[@antonygrasso2600]

I'm currently visiting Oahu with my wife and son. I played this song to reflect on our commitment to each other. Love and honesty lay the foundation to what we have achieved.

[@theeye5349]

I was born and raised in Hawaii and moved a away a couple of years ago. I haven’t been back since then but let me tell you this song made me ugly cry. I miss home so bad and my mom would play this growing up all the time. I can’t even handle this right now.

[@jamesknight5860]

this song is for myself in defying the odds againsts everyone's expectation: that love can triumph over death. For my beloved wife Frances. To those from Guam who know this story......1996. I told you God saw this through and honors faith no matter the circumstance.

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Hallelujah! I first heard this song when I moved to Oahu in 96.

[@nocilantro_gack]

I have lived in Maui for years and have grown to love the music and culture. It's about respect for their ideas and love of nature and the islands. I'm a haole but have integrated myself and have gained acceptance because I embraced their beliefs and they have offered their friendship to me. Mahalo, Kimo Napili-hau

[@turbotat5274]

Robi Kahakalau...one of my all-time faves and a great memory of the Banyan Beach Bar at the Moana Surfrider...hope all you guys are healthy, prosperous, and happy. See you at Olomana again, one day.

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Aloha!

[@margaretpittman2914]

I've always loved this Song. Thank U so much for all this beautiful Aloha from Hawaii. I haven't left here for 25 years. This Song keeps me here!

[@darciecayaba8801]

I'm crying right now😢😢😢 I want to go home!!😢😢😪😪

[@koasantos]

Kaile Brogan danlng

[@rivernone8245]

Darcy Odie you know that Maui calls me back every day...soon though I will be back 2017...

[@delcullen3204]

Darcie da islands are calling Hawaii will always be a huge part of ur life just remember us Hawaiian's are survivers our Ohana has proven that for centuries, My aloha to all of u

[@808bboarder]

It’s okay Sistah! Hawaii is in your heart. Things out here change so fast that even living here it’s hard for it to feel like Hawaii. Aloha from Waimanalo and know home is always gonna be here waiting for you❤️

[@maikailoa808]

Like you, we missing home so much.

[@2chu2chu2]

when i was in kindergarten, everytime i hear this song in the car, i start tearing up, i guess because i was thinking of this girl in my class, even though i was in kindergarten, while most boys thought girls were icky, i didnt. this song will always remind me of my first crush. this song will always remind me to have a honest and good relationship, and always love each other, because finding that right person is rare, but they are out there, they might even be closer than you think.

[@kicendrad3267]

It was 8 years that you posted thay comment- I hope you found what you were looking for

[@Baptismals]

10 years bro, if you see this…. Hope you doing killah

[@kikananihanai]

My all-time favorite song. When it came out in summer of 1993, I played the tape at least a dozen times a day and made the promise my mantra. I saw the band perform every chance I had and was so sorry to see them break up so soon. But at least Robi and Barry have continued to have successful careers.

[@Beautifulmusiclistnr]

I see where someone wrote that they miss Hawaiian 105 KINE. I miss it too, but you can hear it online even on the mainland. Mahalo Nui Loa for posting this. It's so beautiful. I miss my Maui - No Ka Oi. God Bless. Much Love and Aloha.

[@inouskehashibira1045]

I remember listening to this song when I was 9 and we were celebrating our first Hut that we build with my family and I saw my parents dancing to this. 😊 #sweeetmemories #familybondhut #whocuttheonions

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Ooo. Good memories.

[@davidc436]

Ma)(alo nui loa for the memory. Living in the forest of New Mexico for 2 years now. Home sick. 5 years in Makakilo and 15 years in )(aleiwa . Both my Boys grad Waialua HS. Go Bulldogs. IMUA Hawaii! DEFEND Hawaii!

[@retirednavy9371]

WOW...this brought back feelings and wishing I was back in Hawaii!!!!

[@KSeu-dd2er]

this island song is fabulous especially when i listen to it with the one i love.

[@debbiejrosz2869]

My best friend and I used to sing this with our boyfriends on Oahu. They played guitar, ukulele, etc. Such good times. I cherish the memories.

[@ElenTuf]

I didn't know this song until I was in Hawaii 2 years ago, and I sang it with my boyfriend for karaoke. This was his parent's wedding song. So beautiful xo

[@rositanemitz5349]

This was my wedding song...love it!

[@banana6000]

Rosita Nemitz same for my parents, they’re divorced but I still love the song

[@debbiejrosz2869]

I like that choice for a wedding song aloha!

[@alexcismelendez]

thought of this for some random reason just now. i moved from hawai'i 13 years ago and haven't heard it since then. thanks for the upload!

[@mineoichokwan4830]

only if you spend 3minutes of your time listen to this kind of stuff:you'll love it more and more.one of my favorites of all.

[@ykn616]

This song was the first song on a tape I received as a souvenir from Hawaii when I was a child. It had been decades since I had heard the tape, and I had lost track of the title or anything else, but I was finally able to find it again.

[@mariotrigueros7869]

Back in the days farrington high school que clases of 95 miss my kanakas

[@adolfreiher348]

Thanks for the translation, lovely and so sweet, appreciated... Been listing to this song since i was teenager...love that song...thaks again...

[@4648mark]

T.his song speaks volumes to the heart...people that come from the aina understand and feel it deeper than most

[@christinevanrooyen7503]

This is a moment of deep soul melting.

[@christinevanrooyen7503]

@Andybetz.99 Good evening

[@christinevanrooyen7503]

@Andybetz.99 It's such a beautiful song

[@mango5777]

I remember Robi singing at Shorebird Lounge years before this song came out. Her intro song of her afternoon set was Friends by C.and K. The first time I heard this song years later it was magical. I was driving by myself, when i heard it on the radio. I thought hey that's Robi, and then a few seconds later I thought, wow she made it!! Her unique voice and this great song, there was no doubt in my mind at all she would be succesful. She was always so down to earth, and friendly to everyone

[@debbiejrosz2869]

I used to eat at shorebird breakfast buffet with a coupon I lived on Oahu from 96 to 2001 cherished memories aloha!

[@si7273]

She truly is a down to earth, kind person. She chats to you like she's not anything special. We all know she is.

[@sweetmemoriesoflife836]

Definitely one of my favorites. Mahalo nui for posting.

[@Kalilikane1]

i so love this song.... brings me through some hard times in my life wityh my soul mate

[@syruskaluhi7293]

IN THE SUMMER 2001 I STARTED MY NEW LIFE IN A NEW STATE AUSTIN TEXAS AND WITH THE SONG BRING BACK SOOOO GREAT MEMORIES ESPECIALLY SENDING TIME WITH MY FIRST OLDER SISTER AND HER FAMILY BEFORE THE HEAVENS CALLED HER BACK HOME I LOVE AND MISS YOU SIS HUNG MOM AND DAD AND IKA'IKA FOR ME❤

[@DarKKnightt07]

One the best songs to come out of Hawaii ever.

[@predawnraid1]

....a Lovely Island Song, and now a classic!

[@CH-vl3jt]

this song never gets old, it still makes my heart flutter. aloha to everyone

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Aloha to you!

[@theothomas8099]

I feel the same way

[@brittskeeify]

This is the most beautiful song. And reminds me of why I love Hawaii. I love this songggg. I grew up on this song and it makes me feel so happy

[@1fiestyhawaiian517]

I would ALWAYS sing this song with my uncle when i was younger it was my tutu fav song...😢 hula in paradise tutu Kawailani -01.28.44 to 03.24.10-🙏👆👼👵

[@KuaG12]

idk how you dislike this song. love it! reminds me of when I first wen move back to da Aina!

[@jackwessels9189]

2018,Sept. and Just needed to hear this. Now...... that's better already. Aloha everyone!

[@nervous_dachshund7489]

I have decided this will be my wedding song one day...

[@musikgeek3386]

This reminds me of an old love of which I still think about often

[@perezbaraquio6273]

✅

[@LifelongDive]

Mahalo nui loa! He u'i no keia mele. I used to get chills listening to it on 105. I had really missed it until I found it here, thanks to you. ....I really like this album cover, too.

[@sophiescholz3836]

This is one of my favorite songs 🥺 it reminds me of home 💕

[@harmonypopa2891]

Forever and Always you will be my home My HAWAII🌺💖

[@francesstansbury7033]

Harmony Popa my bf was there. he loved it in Hawaii. lived there for 9yrs. he wants to go back so bad. I've never been there. would go in a heartbeat

[@jayfailing6714]

me ke aloha hawaii nei no ka oi haole o ka aina 27 years hawaii jj

[@haynghurl3916]

THROWBACK!! Miss the times walking on the beach in waimanalo&&listening to dis song:)

[@debbiejrosz2869]

I used to live in waimanalo Beach Park from 96 to 2001 on and off aloha! How you?

[@chiefseadawg5164]

I love this song, and have since the 1980s! It is such a shame that this song is so obscure. If it ever got air time, many people would immediately love it.

[@taraluafalemana5601]

MY DAUGHTER IS NAME AFTER THIS SONG. HER NAME IS HONESTY!!💜

[@emilyisntapedophile8644]

Tara Luafalemana Your daughter has a beautiful name 💖

[@808bboarder]

That’s beautiful💜

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Ooo. I like that name

[@anonymousperson.9459]

it's 2016 still love this song

[@DavidSinghiser]

Same here, but now 2017

[@anonymousperson.9459]

David Singhiser same lmao wrote that a yr ago

[@perezbaraquio6273]

Anonymous Person. ALWAYS Love the song 😘😘

[@UnderseaCaveman]

It's Veteran's Day 2017, me too

[@perezbaraquio6273]

UnderseaCaveman i Do Love this Song soooo

[@iJAARS]

I grew up listening to this song. Brings back so many memories :)

[@SamoanSituation]

Brah nevah heah dis song long time since i was bak home kine

[@Powered2Prosper]

May 13, 2020.. still fiahhhh 👌🏾🤙🏽

[@ambertaufa2062]

Thank you! This beautiful song reminds me of my days with my Mum.

[@travisvea143]

I love when a song can bring me back to my childhood... Aloha!

[@UnderseaCaveman]

2018-----still listening......O'oponopono!!!! I send!!

[@gadzoooks00]

Love this song so MUCH! Probably one of the last songs I heard before leaving home for the "mainland almost 20 years ago.

[@melelevaai589]

i love this song..Aloha everyone...beautyful voice!!!

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Aloha!

[@jamesdando2910]

Such a classic song l miss those days

[@deanclarke8746]

This song is like GOLD! Who are the female and male vocalists? Female is very high level. Is it Kimmie?

[@markwitz]

Wade Cambern and Robi Kahakalau

[@ckychung]

I am still missing Pikake lei and this song. Amazing that I can still listen to this song

[@bionictrucker1]

Awesome! That right there is one beautiful song!

[@kyleefloyd3443]

Brown skin, Light brown eyes, golden hair from sunny skies, a haunting smile a fresh Pikake lei soft touch a warm embrace tears of joy they run down my face i think of you every single day theres more to life than getting by there's times in life to really try my love for you really makes me see i won't give up won't lose my dreams your being there is everything and i promise you love and honesty sunset moon rise calming seas under balmy skies i walk with you beneath the whispering trees we laugh so much our throats were dry shared our hearts with teary eyes let this night remind us there's a way theres more to life than getting by there's times in life to really try my love for you really makes me see i won't give up won't lose my dreams your being there is everything and i promise you love and honesty theres more to life than getting by there's times in life to really try my love for you really makes me see i won't give up won't lose my dreams your being there is everything and i promise you love and honesty

[@musicdork4ever]

I freakin love this song! Mahalo from Oahu!

[@NK-mv3np]

old times and great times

[@TheChristianFairy]

I was born on the big island, but I left when I was 2 years old. I went back for a brief visit at age 7. I really want to return someday to visit some friends of the family, and also take a look at the place where I was born.

[@TheMkarr]

KWXX Hilo. Thanks from my family. 1997. Mahalo much.

[@donna4u2]

Love this song. Gorgeous rememberance of Not Giving Up!!!

[@debbiejrosz2869]

Hallelujah and aloha!

[@Barbbanne]

Hawaii will always hold a special place in my heart .....forever

[@gendersucks1354]

I love this song so much… forever and always❤️

[@cyruzreyes9455]

2003 - 2007 This song was a hit in the Northern Marianas Island, Saipan

[@christinevanrooyen7503]

Love this song 💗

[@jeepcj34]

This song reminds me of when my sister was still younger(when she was in 3rd grade). We used to fight like cats and dogs but she will always have my back and is there to help if I ever need it(even if she is 10 yrs younger than I am).

[@sanmiguelderrin9]

i remember going to Chamorro village and watching the dancers dance to this song....that's way back during high school.

[@fileminokilicho3159]

A Haunting smile a French Piikake Lei... simple words yet with deep meaning that just brings me into a different level of being.

[@markwitz]

Fresh Pikake Lei

[@lindashimokawa5156]

I live this song , If I ever get married again this will be my wedding song

[@gokigenradio]

とっても癒し系なメロディーラインと繊細な声でとっても好きな感じです。 また来ます。

[@papabonedaddy4116]

BRAH I FOUND IT!!! FOR SOMEREASON I HAD THIS SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD!!! But I couldn't remember the title, the lyrics or who sang it....

[@bobbiecabrera786]

this is a beautiful love song! love and honesty !

[@jackwessels9189]

Loving this song in 2018.

[@oceantides08]

this is such a good song.

[@christinevanrooyen7503]

The song is so beautiful ❤️

[@habababa56]

aloha and big mahalo to the band!! great vocals.

[@annaolson9315]

Omg grew up in Hawaii and this song is so good

[@TheJamesrday]

I love the HI Style Band. Wish they were still performing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-/

[@alikapali79]

Where is this now days??

[@PurpleLover808]

This song is beautiful!

[@mahmudalsiyabi8439]

I really love this song

[@420SINGER]

I WON THIS CD FROM DA RADIO, WHEN I WAS LIVING IN THE ISLES & OF COURSE, I'VE BEEN BLESSED TO SING THIS THERE WITH EDDIE KU~ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA*