Hold Me Tight
Ali Campbell Lyrics


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I don't wanna hear no more fussing and a fighting

Baby, hold me tight

Let's let bygones be bygones lets think about tomorrow girl
Our futures bright
I know I was wrong but I was just a fool
Too blind to see you were the only girl for me
Oh But now I see the light everything's gonna be alright

Baby hold me tight

Ba ba baba ba baba (etc)

I know I was wrong but I was just a fool
Too blind to see you were the only girl for me
But now I see the light everything's gonna be alright

Baby, hold me tight

Ba ba baba ba baba (etc)

I don't wanna hear no more fussing and a fighting

Baby, hold me tight

Let's let bygones be bygones lets think about tomorrow girl
Our futures bright yeah
I know I was wrong but I was just a fool
Too blind to see you were the only girl for me
But now I see the light everything's gonna be alright

Baby, hold me tight

Ba ba baba ba baba (etc)

I know I know hey baby I know




I know I know hey baby I know
I know I know hey baby I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ali Campbell's song "Hold Me Tight" speak of a couple who have been fighting and fussing. The singer doesn't want to hear any more of it and asks the woman to hold him tight instead. He suggests that they let bygones be bygones and that their future is bright. The singer admits that he was once blind to the fact that she was the only girl for him, but he now sees "the light" and knows that everything is going to be alright as long as she holds him tight.


The song is essentially about reconciliation and forgiveness. The singer acknowledges that he was wrong, but he hopes that they can put their differences aside and move forward together. There is a sense of optimism and hope for the future in the lyrics.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by a British songwriter named Billy Ocean. Ocean is best known for his own successful music career, but he has also written songs for other artists, including "Caribbean Queen" for himself and "Suddenly" for Cliff Richard.


Another interesting fact is that "Hold Me Tight" was a hit for Ali Campbell, who is best known as the former lead singer of UB40. Campbell left UB40 in 2008 and started a solo career, releasing several albums including "Flying High" which features "Hold Me Tight".


Overall, "Hold Me Tight" is a simple but effective love song that emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and moving forward. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not known at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna hear no more fussing and a fighting
I am tired of listening to continuous arguments and disputes


Baby, hold me tight
Please embrace me snugly


Let's let bygones be bygones lets think about tomorrow girl
We should forget our past altercations and focus on the promising future ahead


Our futures bright
We have a magnificent future waiting for us


I know I was wrong but I was just a fool
I accept my fault, but I was ignorant and foolish


Too blind to see you were the only girl for me
I didn't realize that you were the perfect partner for me


But now I see the light everything's gonna be alright
Now I have recognized my mistake, and I am optimistic about our future together


Ba ba baba ba baba (etc)
Repetitive vocal sounds with no specific means


I know I know hey baby I know
I am aware and understand




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Comments from YouTube:

@yvonnenairn9649

What a LEGEND! Ali Campbell. 🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👍

@smeeinnit3830

Wow grown up with up 40 this is one of many tracks I LOVE massive respect guy's ✌❤and reggae rip astro 😢

@mrnobody1067

God bless this lad what a legend 😎

@camilahyland3254

Ali Campbell one of the best singers in the world

@kelly9714

Ali Ali Ali ❤️❤️❤️
A natural born entertainer.. one of the best vocalists and musicians ❤️❤️❤️
Bursting with cariama ❤️❤️❤️
He brings every single stage Alive ❤️🤩❤️xxxxxxxxx

@mrdundee81

what a voice. ub40 will miss him

@ulamilabulamaibau4248

Ali can sing beautifully. Never ever tired of listening to him.

@bobmarvel4767

Nice song ❤❤

@ginagina9720

Love ❤️ this song and I’ve always loved UB40 since the 80s I remember playing my UB40 records in my bedroom and I would hear my mam singing along lol 😂 but great performance as always

@kvnqzownepicdandan6658

Old school vibes ❤

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