I OLA NĀ IWI

“This song urges the listener to heed the voice calling them forth to stand. The lyrics declare that the systemic and internal walls of hostility fall down that we all may hear and know the cry of the land and the cry of the people. I Ola Nā Iwi was written shortly after the kāhea to stand for Mauna Kea went out, when police enforcement was imminent. This is a rallying cry for Hawai’i to prepare, be strong and courageous and to rise to protect that which we love. E hū e!”

“Words quoted from Abigail Kuaihelani Campbell (president of Hui Aloha 'Āina o na wahine) "E koa, e ikaika, e wiwo'ole, me ka ho'omanawanui" in Hilo town Salvation army when introducing the Kūʻē Petitions of 1897 which served as a protest against the annexation of Hawaii by the United States .It was organized by Hui Aloha ʻĀina.”