Hele aku i ka lau mauna, e
No 'ike 'oe i ke 'ano o ke aloha,
Eia au e ku ana ma kou wahi pana;
E hupe kole au a hiki i ke aloha.
Translation:
I travel up to the mountain ridges
So you can see what real love is
I stand where I said we would
Crying to you to bring me love
Meaning:
Hupe kole is a Hawaiian phrase that means "calling passionately." The song lyrics express a deep longing for someone, with the singer calling out to their loved one to return. The song is set in the mountains, where the singer expresses their love for the person they yearn for, and their hope that they will come to them. The lyrics are full of emotion, and the singer's heartfelt plea gives the song its title and creates a powerful sense of longing and yearning.