1. I remember days when we were younger. We used to catch o 'opu in the mountain stream

2. I remember days when we were wiser. When our world was small enough for dreams.

3. I remember days when we were smiling. When we laughed and sang the whole night long.

'Round the Ko'olau Hills we'd ride on horseback. So long ago it seems it was a dream.

And you have lingered there my sister, And I no longer can it seems. (Hui--bridge)

And I would greet you as I'd find you, With the sharing of a brand new song. (Hui: last line twice)

Hui: Last night I dreamt I was returning, And my heart called out to you.

But I fear you won't be like I left you. Me ke aloha, ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.

But I fear I am not like I left you Me ke aloha, ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u

To please accept me as you find me Me ke aloha, ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u

Bridge:Change is a strange thing it cannot be denied. It can help you find yourself, or make you lose your pride.

Move with it slowly as on the road we go. Please do not hold onto me, we all must go alone. (3rd verse)