Such a soft brown face and your deep brown eyes
You are the first born here, here in our island home
I can't say that I don't miss where I'm from
But you, you will always be, you are the first Hawaiian

Your mother's voice was soft but her eyes were the kind
That looked right through to the very soul of you
And when she fell in love it wasn't a question of
The man who held her tight that night on the open sea

And you are the first born in these islands
Yes you are the first one born here
Your eyes shall open and inside them will be
The first Hawaiian

Turn to face the open sea
Another day and a promised land you'll rule

It's just a dream I have but I know you're there
Conceived that fateful night on the long journey here
I can't say that I don't miss where I'm from
But did you ever know, you are the first Hawaiian

And you are the first born in these islands
Yes you are the first one born here
Your eyes shall open and inside them will be
The first Hawaiian

Yes you are the first born in these islands
You are the first one born here
Your eyes shall open and inside them will be
The first Hawaiian