Hawaii My Soul ver. 2 - KALA boys
Hawaiian word pronunciation, Singing style is defined by smooth, melodic male harmonies and a soft-rock, laid-back "island vibe" modern Hawaiian pop in the 1970s, doo-wop, Lead singers soulful, tender, and frequently romantic performances characterized by a gentle, heartfelt emotive quality, Their vocal approach was heavily influenced by 70s soft rock and R&B, featuring polished, blended and tight harmonies that, while contemporary, maintained an intimate, heartfelt feel that resonated deeply with local listeners, Songs often featured soaring, ethereal vocals on ballads, Low baritone male vocals, lots of harmony, no echo of words, use a lot of major 7th chords (like Dmaj7, Em7, Amaj7) for a smooth, mellow feel, often within standard I-IV-V progressions, but frequently using dominant 7ths (A7, G7, C7) and minor chords (like C7, Fmin) to add flavor and bluesy depth.
Hawaii My Soul ver. 2 - KALA boys
Hawaiian word pronunciation, Singing style is defined by smooth, melodic male harmonies and a soft-rock, laid-back "island vibe" modern Hawaiian pop in the 1970s, doo-wop, Lead singers soulful, tender, and frequently romantic performances characterized by a gentle, heartfelt emotive quality, Their vocal approach was heavily influenced by 70s soft rock and R&B, featuring polished, blended and tight harmonies that, while contemporary, maintained an intimate, heartfelt feel that resonated deeply with local listeners, Songs often featured soaring, ethereal vocals on ballads, Low baritone male vocals, lots of harmony, no echo of words, use a lot of major 7th chords (like Dmaj7, Em7, Amaj7) for a smooth, mellow feel, often within standard I-IV-V progressions, but frequently using dominant 7ths (A7, G7, C7) and minor chords (like C7, Fmin) to add flavor and bluesy depth.
Lyrics
Instrumental
Verse 1
Kai calls my name,
aloha in the rain,
roots in red ʻāina,
born from Pele's vein.
Mauka winds blow,
hala trees bend low,
kupuna whisper
what the trade winds know.
Pre-Chorus
This isn't just land,
it's the breath in my hand,
the pull of the tide
that I can't understand.
Chorus
Hawaiʻi my soul,
you make the broken whole,
the moon on Wah-i-may-ah,
the stars, my koo-lay-ah-na.
Hawaiʻi my soul,
your mana makes me whole,
I carry your kai
wherever I go.
Verse 2
ʻOhana and kalo,
the sea and the pali,
taro hand to mouth,
old ways, they still rally.
Plumeria smell,
a story words can't tell,
your love like the surf —
it rises, it swells.
Pre-Chorus
Not just where I'm from,
not just sun and the drum,
you live in my chest
like a beat never done.
Chorus
Hawaiʻi my soul,
you make the broken whole,
the moon on Wah-i-may-ah,
the stars, my kuleana.
Hawaiʻi my soul,
your mana makes me whole,
I carry your kai
wherever I go.
Bridge
E aloha — it's more
than a word at the door.
It's the way that we hold
what we live and die for.
Haʻaheo standing tall,
pau hana, give your all,
the mah-ee-lay on your neck
when they hear the conch call.
Outro / Final Chorus
Hawaiʻi my soul,
you make the broken whole,
the moon on Wa-i-may-ah,
the stars, my koo-lay-ah-na.
Hawaiʻi — my soul.
End