Ipo Lei Momi - Words and music by Keali`i Reichel
ʻAuhea ʻoe e ka ipo lei momi, lā ē ʻUmeʻume noweo i ka pōuliuli, lā ē E huli mai ʻoe a honi ka ihu, lā ē Mai pūlale naʻe o nalo auaneʻi, lā ē Lālau lima a paʻa i ka pono, lā ē ʻOʻeʻoʻe ka nuku i ke kapa moe holu, lā ē Ua lomilomi ʻia a miko ka ʻili, lā ē A nū kāua a paupauaho, lā ē Haʻina ʻia mai ʻana ka puana, lā ē E shh! Kaua o ala nā manu, lā ē	Where are you, O precious pearl wreath, Glowing enticingly in the dark of night? Turn to me and touch my nose, Don't rush, though, or all will be lost. Hands grope until the sweet spot is found, As the sharp beak prods back and forth beneath the swaying covers The skin is rubbed until it is soaked And we grunt until there is no more breath Tell the story But be quiet lest the birds awaken
Source: Kealiʻi Reichel album "Melelana" Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc. Translated by Kealiʻi Reichel