He mele keia no ku'u hoa la
This song is for my friend
Aia i ka hale mua
Who is often in the eating house
He hana no'eau i ke kuke 'ana
Skillfully he cooks
Kaulana ho'i 'o ia.
And is well known for it.

Kahea mau 'o ia me ka leo aloha
He calls often with a loving voice
Kali 'ana i ka ho'i me ke ahonui
Waiting her return with patience,
Ku a'e ka paila o ka waiwai
And with riches that stand tall
Malama 'ia i ka lumi.
Protected in the room.

Me na maka 'oi'oi hiki ai
With sharp eyes he is able to
Ke 'ike pono i ka po'ele'ele
See in the dark of night
Pa'ani mau ana me ka pala'ie
Playing often the Pala'ie
'Aue ho'ohala e.
'Aue, the ball misses the hoop.