Sensual · Track 7 · 2026

E hàpai e ka nalu!

A ceremonial call to the sea asking the waves to rise and carry the spirit of gratitude across the island. It is one facet of Kai Mana's love, gratitude, and appreciation for Maui.

Modern Hawaiian Surging grateful rhythmic

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The Feeling Inside "E hāpai, e ka nalu!"

A ceremonial call to the sea asking the waves to rise and carry the spirit of gratitude across the island.

Within Kai Mana, this song is one facet of love for Maui: gratitude, memory, longing, sensuality, reverence, playfulness, or release shaped for listeners who arrive with different moods and needs.

AlbumSensual

Track7

Vocal PerformerKaimana, Lehua

Moodpowerful, ceremonial

Vibeenergetic, celebratory

Themesgratitude, ocean power

Genreisland groove, tribal

Emotional Temperaturestrong

Narrative Roleocean invocation

Images the Song Carries

crashing wave
sea spray
powerful voices

Lyrics and Hawaiian Gloss

Call
E kū mai, e nā kūpuna!
E ala mai, e ka ʻāina!

Response
Kū mai! Ala mai!
Ka leo o ka wā kahiko!

Call
E hoʻōho, e ka makani!
E hāpai, e ka nalu!

Response
Hōʻoho! Hāpai!
Ka mana o ke kai!

Call
E pūlama, e ka lā!
E mālama, e ka mahina!

Response
Pūlama! Mālama!
Ka mālamalama o ke ao!

Call
E hoʻomaikaʻi, e nā akua!
E hoʻomaikaʻi, e ka honua!

Response
Hoʻomaikaʻi! Hoʻomaikaʻi!
Ka pōmaikaʻi mau loa!

E hāpai, e ka nalu! (Lift Up, O Waves!)

CALL:
Arise, O ancestors, stand tall!
Awaken, O vibrant land!
RESPONSE:
Stand forth! Awaken!
Hear the voice of ancient days!

CALL:
Cry out, O rushing wind!
Lift up, O surging waves!
RESPONSE:
Shout aloud! Lift high!
Behold the power of the sea!

CALL:
Cherish us, O glowing sun!
Watch over us, O gentle moon!
RESPONSE:
Treasure! Protect!
Bring forth the light of the world!

CALL:
Give thanks, O divine spirits!
Give thanks, O sacred earth!
RESPONSE:
Gratitude! Endless gratitude!
Blessed with blessings forevermore!