E ʻOni a Paʻa

from Together We Rise - KŪ KIA'I MAUNA by Hāwane Rios

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Aloha ‘Āina. Hāwane Rios is a kanaka ‚oiwi (native Hawaiian) singer and songwriter from Waimea, Hawaii. She was raised from an early age in the traditional art forms of chant and dance which inspired her passion for music and songwriting. She believes that music is a powerful catalyst for change and is moved to write and sing songs with a healing and unifying message. The music she shares reflects her deep love and commitment to Mauna Kea and honors the solidarity that the mountain has bridged with many other movements around the world that are centered on protecting the rights of this beautiful earth. Together We Rise. Kū Kia’i Mauna.

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E‘Onia Pa’ais dedicated to all who have made the stand on the frontlines of the movement to protect our sacred mountain, Mauna Kea, also known as Mauna a Wākea (Mountain of Sky Father).“E‘onia pa’a a hiki i ke aloha‘āinahope loa” means,“to remain steadfast and unshakable until the very last aloha ʻāinapatriot. These words were inspired by the revolutionary speech given by aloha ʻāinapatriot, James Kaulia, in 1897 to stand in solidarity with Queen Lili’uokalani in protest of the attempted annexation of Hawai‘i to the United States. With the strength and courage that our ancestors passed down to us, this song was written as a response to the first 31 wrongful arrests of brave kiaʻi(protectors)on Mauna Kea and for each person arrested thereafter in this current stand for our beloved mountain. The words and intention of this song serves as reminder to not mistake our aloha and kindness for weakness. We are descendants of a great and powerful people and we stand for our sacred places with a fierce love for our land. It is a reminder that we are still here, we are not defeated, and we still carry the strength and courage passed down to us by our ancestors.

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E ʻOni a Paʻa
Written by Hāwane Rios

Now listen up when we say
Weʻre not moving up and out of your way
So go on home
Tend to your own

Now listen up when we say
Weʻre not moving up and out of your way
So go on home
Leave this mountain alone

You have a choice
To stand with us and lift your voice

Chorus
E ʻoni a paʻa a hiki i ke aloha ʻāina hope loa
E ʻoni a paʻa a hiki i ke aloha ʻāina hope loa
(Remain steadfast and unshakable
until the very last aloha‘āinapatriot)

Now listen up when we say
You canʻt ask for compromise then have it your way
So go on home
Tend to your own

Now listen up when we say
You canʻt ask for compromise then have it your way
So go on home
Leave this mountain alone

You have a choice
To stand with us and lift your voice
Chorus

[Bridge]

If you wanna wave your flag upside(upside)wave it high(waveit high)
If you wanna wave your flag downside(downside)wave it high(waveit high)

Chorus

Do not mistake our aloha for weakness
For we are fierce in our love for our land
Respect

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from Together We Rise - KŪ KIA'I MAUNA, released June 24, 2019
Written by: Hāwane Rios
Music by: Hāwane Rios, Matthias Scheffler

Produced by: Matthias Scheffler

Mixed & Engineered by: Tim Kosack, Matthias Scheffler
Vocals: Hāwane Rios
Background Vocals: Honi Tagabi, Ruth Aloua
ʻUkulele: Hāwane Rios
Bass: Matthias Scheffler
Keyboard: Matthias Scheffler
Percussion: Sara Tone
Horns: Max Ribner
Guitar: Tim Kosack
Organ: Tim Kosack
Drums: Tim Kosack

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Hāwane Rios Hawaii

Aloha ‘Āina. Hāwane Rios is a kanaka ‚oiwi (native Hawaiian) singer and songwriter from Waimea, Hawaii.
The music she shares reflects her deep love and commitment to Mauna Kea and honors the solidarity that the mountain has bridged with many other movements around the world that are centered on protecting the rights of this beautiful earth. Together We Rise. Kū Kia’i Mauna. ... more