Queen Lili’uokalani

Read the lyrics of ALOHA OE by Queen Lili’uokalani. She wrote this song and from behind her prison wall, then answer the following questions:

Proudly swept the rain cloud by the cliffs,

As on it glided through the trees

Still following ever the "liko"

The "Ahihi lehua" of the vale... Farewell to thee,

Farewell to thee,

Thou charming one who dwellst among the bow'rs.

One fond embrace,

Before I now depart,

Until we meet again. Thus sweet memories come back to me,

Bringing fresh remembrance of the past

Dearest one, yes, thou art mine own,

From thee, true love shall ne'er depart. (Chorus) I have seen and watched thy loveliness,

Thou sweet Rose of Maunawili,

And 'tis there the birds oft love to dwell

And sip the honey from thy lips.


 * 1) **What is the mood of the song?**
 * 2) **Who is Lili’oukalani singing to?**
 * 3) **Who is she saying, “Farewell” to?**
 * 4) **How does she describe Hawaii? How does she feel about leaving?**