For the lyrics, and the
English translation of the song, please visit reference #2.
Kaleohano, as mentioned above, is a name that means the voice of authority and respect. The song was written as a tribute to Richard Kuakini “Piggy” Kaleohano, a musician and sound man who lived on Hawaiian homestead land in Keaukaha, and was a pillar of the native community there.
Keaukaha means the passing current, and is referring to the homestead land in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
Mauna Kea means White Mountain and refers to
a 13,796' dormant volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi. It is the highest point in the state of Hawai'i.