Aloha, I very much appreciate your warmth, sincerity, and desire to spread healing and love. I also appreciate the humility you show by saying "as far as you understand" when talking about the origin of this song. I can assure you that it is definitely not "an ancient Hawaiian song". I know that this prayer has been very beneficial to many people, and I am not criticizing the song or the prayer, but it is important to understand that there is really not much Hawaiian about it aside from the borrowed name. Some people claim that the words are a translation from Hawaiian. This is not so (and yes, I do speak 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language). It isn't even possible to translate the English prayer into Hawaiian; there are no separate Hawaiian words for "forgive me" and "I'm sorry". The closest is "e kala mai 'oe ia'u", meaning "release me (from my fault)". And while apology is sometimes necessary in any culture, a more typically Hawaiian mindset centers on connection, appreciation, and gratitude. "Hoʻoponopono" is actually the name of a traditional group conflict resolution process that inspired something, which in turn inspired something else, and so on, that eventually - and distantly - led to the prayer/song that you are familiar with. Again, I am not criticizing the prayer, but I really wish it had been given a different name to prevent the confusion! If you are curious about genuine traditional Hoʻoponopono, there is, surprisingly, a pretty good article on Wikipedia. Mālama pono ā hui hou!
Good of you to chime in with this valuable insight. Thank you for your patience and understanding with us, as we adore this song and the vibration it holds. Yes, I wish we could credit a songwriter, but we haven't been able to find the song's origin story. All we know first-hand is the way it feels musically: comforting and liberating. Thanks again for your compassionate comment.
Thank you for addressing this problem. There's been an a growing number of people who practice and use this word. And it hurts to hear it being mispronounced and butchered.
I initially had low expectations of this, I'm a believer now because it is changing my life for better. God works in mysterious ways, this simple and free mantra is the proof of that old time wisdom, thank you 😊🙏♥.
Saw my kinesiologist for the second time a few days ago. My subconscious reacted to the ho’oponopono symbol. Now I’m learning about it and it truly resonates. Beautiful song and singing 💕
wow. instant tears. the harmony is heaven. thank you for teaching me how to pronounce it. also - I love you too! im sending this out to Mom, Kris, and Texas, the Friendship State. Every Tear I shed Is for you- Every Moment of Joy- I hold you with me.
Yes, this feels like a song that could heal the world. Maybe it'll be taught in public schools one day. This is our guitar chord progression, FYI: Am G F7 E.
Yes, in fact we first learned this song from our kids. They heard it at a summer camp, and they sang it similarly to the way you've written: I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.
Gracias desde Bogotá Colombia.
Aloha, I very much appreciate your warmth, sincerity, and desire to spread healing and love. I also appreciate the humility you show by saying "as far as you understand" when talking about the origin of this song. I can assure you that it is definitely not "an ancient Hawaiian song". I know that this prayer has been very beneficial to many people, and I am not criticizing the song or the prayer, but it is important to understand that there is really not much Hawaiian about it aside from the borrowed name. Some people claim that the words are a translation from Hawaiian. This is not so (and yes, I do speak 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language). It isn't even possible to translate the English prayer into Hawaiian; there are no separate Hawaiian words for "forgive me" and "I'm sorry". The closest is "e kala mai 'oe ia'u", meaning "release me (from my fault)". And while apology is sometimes necessary in any culture, a more typically Hawaiian mindset centers on connection, appreciation, and gratitude. "Hoʻoponopono" is actually the name of a traditional group conflict resolution process that inspired something, which in turn inspired something else, and so on, that eventually - and distantly - led to the prayer/song that you are familiar with. Again, I am not criticizing the prayer, but I really wish it had been given a different name to prevent the confusion! If you are curious about genuine traditional Hoʻoponopono, there is, surprisingly, a pretty good article on Wikipedia. Mālama pono ā hui hou!
Good of you to chime in with this valuable insight. Thank you for your patience and understanding with us, as we adore this song and the vibration it holds. Yes, I wish we could credit a songwriter, but we haven't been able to find the song's origin story. All we know first-hand is the way it feels musically: comforting and liberating. Thanks again for your compassionate comment.
This is great insight. I will share this knowledge with my friends. Ignorance is not fair.
Thank you for addressing this problem. There's been an a growing number of people who practice and use this word. And it hurts to hear it being mispronounced and butchered.
Obrigada!! Gratidão!! Que Deus nos abençoe!! De Goiânia, Brasil, ara o mundo inteiro! 🌷✌💕
Thank you. It's the best version helping me to pray and sing in the right order (sorry, I'm french speaching )
I embrace you
I love you
Please forgive me
I thank you
I embrace you
I love you
Please forgive me
I thank you
Ho'oponopono
I thank you, the sweet sound of forgiveness ❤️🙏
Muito lindo! Gratidão! 🙏
I initially had low expectations of this, I'm a believer now because it is changing my life for better. God works in mysterious ways, this simple and free mantra is the proof of that old time wisdom, thank you 😊🙏♥.
Un saluto dall Italia 🇮🇹...perdona grazie ti amo per tutto il mondo 🥰
Thank TH-cam all❤
QUE LINDO.
ADOREI A PARTICIPAÇÃO DO CACHORRO NESSE MOMENTO SAGRADO. GRATIDÃO.
Thank you.
This is so sweet! I love the I embrace you. Really cool addition I hadn't heard before. Subscribed. :) 🙏✨
Aloha przyjaciele dobra piękna i miłości kocham dziękuję wybacz mi przepraszam. Z Polski
Aloha from São Paulo, Brasil 🌹🙏
Hermoso y lleno de amor y ternura, gracias
Kiitos
Saw my kinesiologist for the second time a few days ago. My subconscious reacted to the ho’oponopono symbol. Now I’m learning about it and it truly resonates. Beautiful song and singing 💕
So beautiful. Thank you.
wow. instant tears. the harmony is heaven. thank you for teaching me how to pronounce it. also - I love you too! im sending this out to Mom, Kris, and Texas, the Friendship State. Every Tear I shed Is for you- Every Moment of Joy- I hold you with me.
Beautiful. So healing. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this „PUR SONG“ of love and forgiveness !! It’s a real heart opener!!🙏🏻💞🌈
Wonderful song🙏🙏🙏 !
Bellissimo ❤️🌷
❤🌻☘️
Thank you so much, great melody
Wunderschön ❤️
Thank you
Thank you.very beautiful ❤️
Thank you 🙏
Thank you very very much, you are singing so , that makes me cry , and wanting to learn play this beautiful mantra 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Yes, this feels like a song that could heal the world. Maybe it'll be taught in public schools one day. This is our guitar chord progression, FYI: Am G F7 E.
Lovely. Simple. I learned: I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you. But all works, I am sure. :)
Yes, in fact we first learned this song from our kids. They heard it at a summer camp, and they sang it similarly to the way you've written: I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.
Thank you for the song. Could you please write chords?
Sure thing! The chords are: Am G F E
Good song but doubt this can actually change a narcissist, egoistic or hypocritical person.