My Hawaiian Home

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

Lyrics Jack Pacheco Music Brian Basmajian/Jack Pacheco
Producer Brian Basmajian/Dana Parker Publisher Boobops music
Performance Brian Matthew Label none

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