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Island Style
04:05
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Written by John Cruz
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
Mama's in the kitchen cooking dinner real nice
Beef stew on the stove, lomi salmon with the ice
We eat and drink and we sing all day
Kanikapila in the old Hawaiian way
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
We go grandma's house on the weekend clean yard
If we no go, grandma gotta work hard
You know my grandma, she like the poi real sour
I love my grandma every minute, every hour
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
Mama's in the kitchen cooking dinner real nice
Beef stew on the stove, lomi salmon with the ice
We eat and drink and we sing all day
Kanikapila in the old Hawaiian way
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
On the island, we do it island style
From the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side
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2. |
Shine On
05:01
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Written by John Cruz and Judd Fuller
The morning sun comes through the window on your hair
I find your love and spirit everywhere
I may not have that much to give in material things
But what I have is this song and to you I sing
Shine on, shine on
Let your light fill up this world til’ dawn
Shine on, shine on
Let your light fill up this world til’ dawn
All night long I wait for you and you’re finally there
I’m amazed at the loving that we both have shared
I may not have that much to give in material things
But what I have I give to you so freely
Shine on, shine on
Let your light fill up this world til’ dawn
Shine on, shine on
Let your light fill up this world til’dawn.
All night long, I will wait for your fire
All night long, I will wait for your fire
Well, the morning sun comes through the window on your hair
I awake to find your spirit everywhere
I know I may not have that much to give in material things
But what I have I give to you so freely
So, shine on, shine on
Let your light fill up this world til’ dawn
Shine on, shine on
Just let your light fill up this world til’ dawn
All night long, I will wait for your fire
All night long, I will wait for your fire
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3. |
Sitting in Limbo
04:06
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Written by Jimmy Cliff and Guilly Bright
Sitting here in limbo
Well, I know it won’t be long
Sitting here in limbo
Like a bird without a song
And they keep putting up resistance
But I know that my faith will lead me on
Sitting here in limbo
Waiting for the dice to roll
Sitting here in limbo
Got some time to search my soul
And they keep putting up resistance
But I know that my faith will lead me on
Well, I can’t say where life will lead me
But I know where I’ve been
I don’t know what life will show me
But I know what I’ve seen
Tried my hand at love and friendship
But now that’s past and gone
This little boy is moving on
Sitting here in limbo
Waiting for the tide to flow
Well, I’m sitting here in limbo
Knowing that I have to go
Well, they keep putting up resistance
But I know that my faith will lead me on
I’m sitting in limbo
Sitting in limbo
I’m sitting in limbo
Sitting in limbo
Oh, limbo limbo limbo
Limbo, limbo, limbo
Well, they keep putting up resistance
But I know that my faith will lead me on
Well, I can’t say where life will lead me
But, I know where I’ve been
I don’t know what life will show me
But, I know what I’ve seen
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4. |
Mama's Lil' Baby
03:07
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Written by Mark Herschler
Mama’s lil’ baby loves the birds and the bees
Mama’s lil’ baby loves chestnut trees
Wigglin’ in the sunshine
And lyin’ in the sand
Ever lovin’ woman loves an ever lovin’ man
She goes takin’ a walk
It’s like dancin’ when she moves
Make the clergy man talk
Her eyes shine like diamonds
Always laughin’ inside
When I start to seek mama’s baby don’t hide
Mama’s little baby pure sweetness and light
Mama’s little baby loves to fussle and fight
Her smile is brighter than the sunny sky
She’ll turn you into fire with the wink of an eye
She make any cat bark, a good dog moo
And the things I like to do, mama’s baby do too
I turn my head, I can’t believe what I see
She loves, she love, she love, she love me
Mama’s lil’ baby loves the birds and the bees
Mama’s lil’ baby loves chestnut trees
Wigglin’ in the sunshine
And lyin’ in the sand
Ever lovin’ woman loves an ever lovin’ man
She goes takin’ a walk
It’s like dancin’ when she moves
Make the clergy man talk
Her eyes shine like diamonds
Always laughin’ inside
When I start to seek mama’s baby don’t hide
She make any cat bark, a good dog moo
And the things I like to do, mama’s baby do too
I turn my head, I can’t believe what I see
She loves, she love, she love, she love me
She love, she love, she love, she love me
She love, she love, she love, oh she love me
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5. |
The Way We Used To Do
04:01
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Written by Michael Gregory
The way we used to do
The way we used to do
Silently watching, I’m listening to what’s gone by
But no one is telling me nothing new
I live in the memories of your photograph
I picture the magic we’ll always be
Well, I bet you don’t know that I think about you
Oh, I do
I bet you don’t know that I think about you
Oh, I do
Because I love, oh I, I love you
And I love the way we used to do
Love, yeah, I love you
And I love the way, the way we used to do
The way we used to do
The way we used to do
Purple and violins I see, I hear
But all has been changed to another key
Keeping the best, I hold it close
And it does shine
Seconds are minutes and minutes are days
We go on
Well, I bet you don’t know that I think about you
Oh, I do
I bet you don’t know that I think about you
Oh, I do
Cause I love, oh I, I love you
And I love the way we used to do
Love, baby I love you
And I love the way, the way we used to do
The way we used to do
Oh yeah, talkin’ bout the way
The way we used to do
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6. |
Impossible Anna
02:56
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Written by John Cruz
I might give you something if you ask
Then again, I could be cruel
Just like you
I could be that silly man whose led around
Who bites the hand that feeds me
I could be you
I could be three
But I don’t think it could be you and me
Cause it’s impossible Anna
We could be
Anna can’t you see
It’s impossible
It’s impossible Anna
That we could be
Anna can’t you see
It’s impossible
I could take a second or a minute of your time
I could be tomorrow or forever on your mind
I could just be you, I could just see you now
Standing there before the gate
You hesitate, you’ll stay right there forever
You’ll be hanging on
But Anna it’s impossible
It’s impossible Anna
That we could be
Anna can’t you see
It’s impossible
It’s impossible Anna
That we could be
Anna can’t you see
Anna can’t you see
When it comes to you and me
There can be no way
Cause that would be wrong
And that won’t make us strong
Oh, Anna
It’s impossible Anna
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7. |
Sittin' Around
03:44
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Written by Ernelle (Doodie) Cruz
Sittin’ around, doing nothing
Just feeling down
Sittin’ around, waiting for you
I’ve been feeling this way
Since you left me
Counting the days
Well, I’ve been sittin’ around waiting for you
Oh babe, I wish you’d come home please
Cause without you my heart is just not at ease
So ‘til then
I’ll be sittin’ around doing nothing
Just feeling down
Sittin’ around
Waiting for you
Oh babe, I wish you’d come home, please
Cause without you my heart is just not at ease
So ‘til then
I’ll be sittin’ around doing nothing
Just feeling down
Sittin’ around
Waiting for you
Just sittin’ around doing nothing
Just feeling down
Sittin’ around waiting for you
Waiting for you
I’ve been waiting for you
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8. |
Kawailehua'a'alakahonua
03:38
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Written by Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Ke iho la ka ua The rains descend
Halihali na lehua o luna Bearing lehua blossoms from above
E, e, e, E, e, e
Ke iho la ka ua
Halihali na lehua o luna
E, e, e, E, e, e
Helele'i pua i ke kai Petals having fallen on to the ocean
Hula le`a na lehua i ka moana Dance amongst the waves
E, e, e, E, e, e
Helele'i pua i ke kai
Hula le`a na lehua i ka moana
E, e, e, E, e, e
He kupa la ka ua i ke kai The rain is no stranger to the sea
Ke ho`i hou e aloha mai For they are truly both one
E, e, e, E, e, e
He kupa la ka ua i ke kai
Ke ho`i hou e aloha mai
E, e, e, E, e, e
He mele no e ku`u lani A song for you my heavenly child
Kawailehua`a`alakahonua Kawailehua'a'alakahonua
E, e, e, E, e, e
He mele no e ku`u lani
Kawailehua`a`alakahonua
Kawailehua`a`alakahonua
E, e, e, E, e, e
E, e, e, E, e, e
E, e, e, E, e, e
This song speaks poetically of procreation. The rains descend bearing lehua blossoms from above. Petals having fallen on to the ocean dance amongst the waves. The rain is no stranger to the sea for they are both truly one. The lehua petals dancing amongst the waves are kaona (deeper meaning) for the movements of the fetus in the embryonic fluid in its mother’s womb. “He mele no e ku`u lani,” a song for you my heavenly child, “Kawailehua`a`alakahonua.”
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9. |
The River Runs
04:06
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Written by John Cruz
The rain comes down into the river
The river runs out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me
Come on down to the river
Come on down with me
We could both jump in it
And swim on out to the sea
Let’s go down
Let’s go jump in the water
The river of love runs deep
It flows through you and me
The rain comes down into the river
The river runs out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me
Let’s go down to the border
Come with me my friend
What if we cross over and not come back again
Let’s go down, let’s go down and cross over
The water of love is sweet when it rains down over me
The rain comes down into the river
The river runs out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me
Let the rain come down into the river
Let the river run out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me
Let the rain come down into the river
Let the river run out into the sea
The sea surrounds an island
This island is home to me
This island is home to me
This island is home sweet home, to you and me
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10. |
Kahala Moon
02:32
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Written by John Cruz
This song was inspired by the musical stylings of Peter Moon, truly one of Hawaii's finest artists. This instrumental song is a tribute to him.
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John Cruz Kula, Hawaii
Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is multi-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner. Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists. ... more
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