Awake now, Kahiki-moe;

Awake, ye gods of lower grade;

Awake, ye gods of heavenly rank.

A serenade to thee, O king.

Awake thee!

Awake, it is day, it is light;

The Day-god his arrows is shooting,

Unulau his eye far-flashing,

Canoe-men from Uku-me-hame

Are astir to weather the windy cape,