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Mo'oula Calls
composed by Barbara Dempsey
The life-giving waters that flow through our islands. It’s inspired by the legend of Moʻoula, a guardian spirit who protects the streams and keeps the land in balance. The song talks about how these waters connect us—to our ancestors, to the ʻāina, and to each other.
It’s a reminder that water isn’t just something we use; it’s something that gives life and carries our stories forward. There’s a little groove to it, too—kind of blending the old and the new—so as you listen, imagine those mountain streams winding through the valleys, and let the rhythm of the water move you.
In the shadows of the mountains, where the waters flow,
ʻO nā wai a ʻo Moʻoula, let the ancient wisdom grow.
He wai ola, a life-giving stream,
Echoes of our ancestors, the heart of our dream.
breathe in the earth’s embrace,
Mo'oula, custodian of harmony and grace,
Cleaning the dirt of ages, in this endless race.
Raise your voice in unison, hear the gratitude's song,
Sustain the flesh of the land, where we all belong.
[Bridge]
E hoʻi mai, e hoʻi mai, those ancient waters call,
Rest in the gaze of Moʻo ʻUla, embraced by them all.
Aia ka ʻike, follow the path of the wise,
Aia ka ola, see the truth in our cries.
Aia ka inoa, the names and tales compiled,
ʻ O nā wai a ʻo Moʻo ʻUla, a pure love reconciled.
[Verse 3]
In the gritty of this life, we find our strength anew,
Navigating struggles, with the courage that we brew.
Ma uka a ma kai, every step, we unite,
In the spirit of the land, we emerge from the night.
Echoes of the past, meet the present’s might,
In the flow of every stream, brings the future's light.
So, let us gather 'round, sing the songs of our kin,
For ʻO nā wai a ʻo Mo'oula, the sacred never ends.
[Outro]
In unity, we rise, through the grit and the grind,
Together living life, with the love we entwined.
From the waters of life, every drop we’ll reclaim,
ʻO nā wai a ʻo Mo'oula, forever we’ll flame.