Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Kaulana Na Pua / One Hanau” by Keola Beamer
Kaulana Na Pua (Famous Are The Flowers) is a beautiful ode to Hawaiian pride and bond with the land that is home. This traditional song calls up the beauty of the ancient Hawai’i – full with pride, joy, compassion, respect, and admiration for the land and the people. Keola Beamer’s rendition of the song builds a vivid picture of the island so beloved by its people; from the mountains to the meadows, to the hibiscus and the hummingbirds, its passion and connection to Nature are palpable. The island is seen not only for its lushness, but also for the strength of its people. The strong sense of identity is heard in the line “Sheltering in every land, famous are the flowers of Hawai’i.” To be Hawaiian is to have an intimacy and connection with the land that goes beyond the mere physical realm.
In the song One Hanau (Birth), Keola Beamer’s masterful guitar playing draws in the listener to the depths of his soul. It’s a gentle ode to the beauty of beginnings, a celebration of life and all the possibilities it holds for each and every one of us. The lyrics suggest that each birth means something incredibly unique and personal, while at the same time emphasizing the universality of the human experience: “For you are the first of your kind, the new and to be reborn. Yet in you are the ages, Ah, the ancient universal.” In this One Hanau, the listener is reminded of the beauty of this moment, and also of its great potential for growth and renewal.