Koni Au I Ka Wai (I Throb For Liquid) - by King David Kalākaua
Click Title to Access Melody Hui: Koni au, koni au i ka wai, Koni au i ka wai huʻihuʻi I ka wai aliʻi, ʻo ke kini lā ʻOlu ai ka nohona o ka laʻi Hoʻohihi kahi manaʻo I ka ʻehu kai o Puaʻena Kai hāwanawana i ka laʻi lā I ka laʻi wale aʻo Waialua Alia ʻoe e ka `ehu kai E lelehune nei i ke one One hanau o ke kupuna la Pu`ili lau li`i o ka uka `Akahi ho`i au la `ike I na la`i `elua `Elua maua i ka la`i la Kapipi i ka pali	King Kalākaua	Chorus: I throb, I throb for liquid I throb for cool liquid Royal liquid, gin To make life cool and peaceful   In me springs a desire For the sea spray of Puaʻena The whispering waters and peace Of the shores of Waialua   Wait, o sea spray Misting on the sands The birthsands of ancestors Small-leafed bamboo of the uplands   Finally I have known Two-fold peace We two in peace Liquid splattering on the cliff
Source: King's Hawaiian Melodies Copyright 1916, 43 Charles E. King - La`i refers to the peace that follows passion; when coupled with kaona, it means the thrill of lovemaking. Music clip by Gippy Cooke