Story Behind The Song
My Grandfather was born on the island of Kauai, moved to California after WWI missed his Hawaiian home.
Song Description
Reggae style, island feel. Trumpet introduction of the melody, single male vocal double-tracked, use of acoustic guitar, and two envelope filter guitars. Pre-chorus section used as the final jam.
| Song Length |
4:51 |
Genre |
World - Reggae/Caribbean, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil |
Subject |
Island, Ocean, Sea |
| Similar Artists |
Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
My Hawaiian Home
My heart's aching,
My heart's breaking
Sighing, longing for home
Palm trees swaying,
Children playing
In my Hawaiian home
When shadows fall
I can hear your call
Come away with me
Over the beautiful southern sea
Back to Hawaii
That's where I long to be
Memories of my home
Still haunt me when I'm alone
Oh I wish I could be
Once again by the sea
In my Hawaiian home