"Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" is the main song from the animated feature film Lilo & Stitch. It is sung by off-screen Hawaiian singers and is heard during a surfing day with Lilo, Nani, David, and Stitch. The song has become the most popular of the franchise, and is one of Disney's most beloved songs. A cover version is performed in the end credits of Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch by Jump5, who previously performed the TV series' theme song "Aloha, E Komo Mai".
Iam Tongi recorded a new version of the song for the 2025 live-action remake with the return of The Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus.
Lyrics[]
Aloha ē, aloha ē
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē
Aloha ē, aloha ē
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Piʻi nā nalu lā lahalaha
ʻO ka moana hānupanupa
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Me ke kai hoene i ka puʻe one
Hele, hele mai kākou ē
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on the seashore dry, wet free
On golden sand is where I lay
And if I only had my way
I'd play 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Me ke kai hoene i ka puʻe one
It's time to try the Hawaiian Roller coaster ride
Hang loose, hang ten, how'zit, shake a shaka
No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Cuttin' in, cuttin' up, cuttin' back, cuttin' out
Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Coastin' with the motion of the ocean
Whirlpools swirling, cascading, twirling
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Piʻi nā nalu lā lahalaha
ʻO ka moana hānupanupa
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Me ke kai hoene i ka puʻe one
Hele, hele mai kākou ē
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
While the majority of "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" is sung in English, the song's opening and chorus are sung in Hawaiian. The opening of the song – "ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē" – is a warm or affectionate greeting. The meaning of the chorus is:
Hurry up, don't dally
Bring your surfboard
Broad waves are rising
The ocean is surging
Let's lay out in the warm sun
With the sea softly lapping at the dunes
Come on, let's go
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Aloha ē, aloha ē
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē
Aloha ē, aloha ē
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Piʻi nā nalu lā lahalaha
ʻO ka moana hānupanupa
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Me ke kai hoene i ka puʻe one
Hele, hele mai kākou ē
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Hele, hele mai kākou ē
Hawaiian roller coaster ride!
(instrumental verse)
It's time to try the Hawaiian roller coaster ride!
Hang loose, hang ten, how'zit, shake a shaka
No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Cuttin' in, cuttin' up, cuttin' back, cuttin' out
Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Coastin' with the motion of the ocean
Whirlpools swirling, cascading, twirling
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Aloha ē, aloha ē
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē
Aloha ē, aloha ē
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride!
Announcer: Aloha! Let's introduce the four birds with wonderful singing voices. From Hawaii… the birds of Paradise! Leading off, Manu!
Manu: Aloha ē, aloha ē
Announcer: Mahina!
Mahina: ‘Ano’ai ke aloha ē
Announcer: Waha Nui!
Waha Nui: Aloha ē, aloha ē
Announcer: And then, Hau'oli!
Hau'oli: ‘Ano’ai ke aloha ē
Buenos Dias everyone,
Welcome to the Enchanted Tiki Room!
(singing) There's no place I'd rather be
Chorus: Than on my surfboard out at sea
Hau'oli: Lingering in the ocean blue
Chorus: And if I had one wish come true
Hau'oli: I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
Chorus: ’Āwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai I ko papa he’e nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Aloha ē, aloha ē (Aloha ē, aloha ē)
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē (ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē)
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Piʻi nā nalu lā lahalaha
ʻO ka moana hānupanupa
Lalala i ka lā hanahana
Me ke kai hoene i ka puʻe one
Hele, hele mai kākou ē
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
Hang loose, hang ten, how'zit, shake a shaka
No worry, no fear, ain't no biggie braddah
Cuttin' in, cuttin' up, cuttin' back, cuttin' out
Frontside, backside, goofy footed, wipe out
Let's get jumpin', surf's up and pumpin'
Coastin' with the motion of the ocean
Whirlpools swirling, twisting and turning
Hawaiian roller coaster ride
(Instrumental interlude)
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster
Aloha ē, aloha ē (Aloha ē, aloha ē)
ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē (ʻAnoʻai ke aloha ē)
Aloha ē, aloha ē (Aloha ē, aloha ē)
Hawaiian roller coaster ride! (Ride, ride, ride)
There's no place I'd rather be
Than on my surfboard out at sea
Lingering in the ocean blue
And if I had one wish come true
I'd surf 'til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride
ʻĀwikiwiki, mai lohilohi
Lawe mai i ko papa heʻe nalu
Flyin' by on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride (Ride, ride, ride)
Hawaiian roller coaster ride!
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- A version of the song appears on the Aulani album Mele from Aunty's Beach House, the only song to keep both its English and Hawaiian lyrics.
- The song is a twelve-bar blues progression.
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