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It was a quiet Sunday morning in 1941
When lives were changed forever for Hawaii’s native sons
They left behind their families and set aside their dreams
To go and fight a war in a place they’d never seen

Though others joined the battles eventually
it started in the islands with 100th infantry

Halfway around the world, they went to prove their loyalty
They proudly made their sacrifice to write their history
With courage and determination, they bravely made their way
They left their mark with purple hearts, and we honor them today

And they stood tall, like Amber waves of grain,
They gave their all when country called their name
On foreign soil, their backs against the wall
They gave their all, they gave their all

They gained a reputation, breaking through the lines
Inch by inch they struggled, they marched on through the night
They took on the impossible, gaining precious ground.
These little men of iron helped to turn the world around.

And they stood tall, like Amber waves of grain,
They gave their all when country called their name
On foreign soil, their backs against the wall
They gave their all, they gave their all

Keep the fire burning for all those who served
They’re the ones helped to save the world

And they stood tall, like Amber waves of grain,
They gave their all when country called their name
On foreign soil, their backs against the wall
They gave their all, they gave their all

Hey Mr. Hitler, what you gonna do?
Here come the One-Puka-Puka and the Four-Four-Two
Hey Mussolini, they’re coming for you too
The Kotonks and the Buddhaheads are coming after you

Oh here we come, Team Alohas gonna get the job done
Hey Mr. Haole, let the braddahs come through
The One-Puka-Puka and the Four-Four-Two
Giveʻem braddahs. Oh. Giveʻem braddahs
The Kotonks and the Buddaheads are cominʻ after you

Hey Mr. Sergeant, can you give me some rice?
A little gohan would sure be nice
An old bento with spam musubi
A bowl of miso and some sashimi

Oh. Here we come—we’re gonna get the job done
Hey Mr. Haole, let the braddahs come through
The One-Puka-Puka and the Four-Four-Two
Go for Broke. Oh. Go for broke.
The Kotonks and the Buddaheads are cominʻ after you

You better look out for the M. I. S.
The Five-Two-Two and all the rest
Run for cover—ʻcause there’s nothing you can do
The Kotonks and the Buddhaheads are cominʻ after you

Oh. Here we come—we’re gonna get the job done
Hey Mr. Haole, let the braddahs come through
The One-Puka-Puka and the Four-Four-Two
Go for broke. Oh. Go for broke.
The Kotonks and the Buddhaheads are cominʻ after you

When I first saw you
I was afraid
Thought I was looking
Into the eyes of an enemy

But I realized
In the end
That I was looking
Into the eyes of a friend

I was so relieved the moment I knew
That you were there to help us through

We were looking into the eyes of a friend
Yes, we were looking into the eyes of a friend

We were looking into the eyes of a friend

Here we come, Mr. Truman
Let’s be the first into Rome, we can do it
General Clark says there’s work to be done
So get ready, look out—here we come

I’ve been in the trenches day and night
Iʻm looking for the bad man way up high
Just waiting for our days in the sun
Don’t you worry, baby—here we come

Now hold on to this moment and squeeze it tight
Forget about the battles we have left to fight
The autumn winds theyʻre calling me home
But sweet Signorina says, “Please don’t go”

Let’s liberate, then celebrate
We’ll have a better year than ’48
Me and my troops here to save the day
Say aloha, baby—here we come

Oh, help me now
That’s right
Oh, keep it going, fellas
Oh, let’s bring it home now

Hey, let’s liberate, we will celebrate
Weʻre gonna have a lot of fun in ’48
Me and my troops here to save the day
Say aloha, baby—here we come

Say aloha, baby—here we come

There’s a field of broken dreams
Where heroes lie there underneath the rolling green
A cross of white, a precious life
Forever burned inside the tears of history
For all can see, their loyalty

Purple hearts and precious names
The greatest generation standing brave
We won’t forget everything you gave
Underneath forbidden skies, we all know the sacrifice you made

Against the odds, they made their name
To reach the mountain top, they risked everything
While falling fire lit up the night
Outnumbered but determined, they ran to the fight

Where all could see their bravery

Purple hearts and precious names
The greatest generation standing brave
We won’t forget everything you gave
Underneath forbidden skies, we all know the sacrifice you made

We all know the sacrifice you made

Aloha

Weʻre so proud that you remember what happened long ago
The spirit of Aloha that you helped to grow
The seeds that have been planted will live forever more
In our hearts together thatʻs what Alohas for

And each generation will pass it on to the next
And will always be connected and people ever blessed
So as we join with you together singinʻ joyfully in song
We will hold onto this moment our whole lives long

Aloha

Aloha

Aloha

Aloha-ahh

Aloha

Aloha-ahh

Aloha

Aloha-ahh

Weʻre so proud that you remember what happened long ago
The spirit of Aloha that you helped to grow
The seeds that have been planted will live forever more
In our hearts together thatʻs what Alohas for

Kupuna lies back in the shade of the hala tree
Branches stretch out as far as his eyes can see
And his mind goes back to the day
When the keiki gathered ʻround to play
Listen to the ukulele strumminʻ all our cares away

Everybody gather ʻround just to hear kupuna walaʻau
And see the ancestors dance in his eyes as the stories come out
And it makes him good inside to be keeping the traditions alive
Passing on the lessons that his own kumu passed on to him

He say you got to care for the roots make a strong foundation
And youʻll always be a part of this Hawaiian nation
Like the branches reach out to the sky you can spread your wings and fly
Remember Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

All the loi an aliʻi fish ponds are all gone now
An a new generation has to make a living somehow
So they leave the makuahina behind
But they hold them in their hearts and minds
Clinging to the branches puna used to help them climb

He say you got to give all the roots make a strong foundation
And youʻll always be a part of this Hawaiian nation
Like the branches reach out to the sky you can spread your wings and fly
Remember Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

Kupuna lies forever in the shade of the hala tree
Branches stretch out as far as his soul can see
And the minds goes back to the day
When the keiki gathered ʻround to play
And listen to the ukulele strumminʻ all our cares away

Listen to the ukulele strumminʻ all our cares away
And somehow kupuna knew weʻd all becoming back someday

Find me over mountains or look under the bridge
Will you come back just to know me when I’m gone
Remember when we went to that town, please say you won’t forget
I took your hand, there’s no need to be alone

I don’t know if I’m able
To do all that I do
If you weren’t there for the battles
So now I’ll fight for you

I’m reminded why I’m here
The smoke has finally cleared
I’ll carry you back home

Even if I’m breaking or crawling in the deep
I’ll take you over rivers if it swallows me
fire up your roughest winters, I’ll take it as it comes
What you carried in silence should’ve never been done

I don’t know if I’m able
To do all that I do
If you weren’t there for the battles
So now I’ll fight for you

Cause we’ve heard all the stories
Your chapter will live through
I’ll remind you why you’re here, and wipe away your tears
Retell it until it’s known

It’s okay because now your home

Nothing replaces the smiles on the faces
Of these beautiful children tonight
For now let's forget with the time we have left
The battles, the struggles, the fight

There's only this moment
We'll let our hearts open
Like never before

And we all come together
The music, the laughter, the light
Yes, we all come together
On this night we'll remember
For the rest of our lives

The night skies revealing
On this cold Christmas evening
Dark clouds rising nearby

The morning will bring
Whatever it brings
But tonight, we dance and we fly

There's only this moment
We let our hearts open
Like never before

And we all come together
The music, the laughter, the light
Yes, we all come together
On this night we'll remember
For the rest of our lives

Forgiving, the caring
The joy that weʻre sharing

And we all come together
With the music, the laughter, the light
Yes, we all come together
On this night we'll remember

Will you hold on forever?
Yes, tonight we'll remember
For the rest of our lives.

Seeds of Aloha lift us up, showing courage, faith and love
So good to know you’re standing right here next to me
Seeds of Aloha, I see you, it’s in everything you do
It’s growing stronger—this is the moment to believe

There’s a spirit you can’t deny
An open-hearted kindness we all have inside
A simple smile, a healing hand
A common language everybody understands

Seeds of Aloha lift us up, showing courage, faith and love
So good to know you’re standing right here next to me
Seeds of Aloha, I see you, it’s in everything you do
It’s growing stronger—this is the moment to believe

Let there be peace, on this earth
May our children’s children have the chances they deserve
We are ʻohana, every one
all of us together, standing underneath the sun

Seeds of Aloha lift us up, showing courage, faith, and love
So good to know you’re standing right here next to me
Seeds of Aloha, I see you, it’s in everything you do
It’s growing stronger—this is the moment to believe

Seeds of Aloha