In the 1970s Teka performed solo in Sydney and southeast Asian clubs, his extravagant stage wardrobe including rhinestone jackets and embroidered shirts cut for his one hundred and forty kilogram frame. His cabaret set was enlivened with downhome jokes: Nat King Cole ('I'm his half-brother Charcoal'). His over-sized choreography added to the fun, as Teka found later when he dieted down forty kilograms on medical advice: "I had no stomach to wiggle."
By 1981 he had returned to Tokomaru Bay ('I began to feel homesick') and became a household name during the next year with E Ipo, and two albums with Teka originals including Real Love and Oh Mum.
Prince Tui teka passed away in 1985 after heart difficulties.
Hold on Tight
Prince Tui Teka Lyrics
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most important thing is to find the right girl
She may not be a beauty queen
But cute as can be i think you know what i mean
You gotta hold on, hold on tight
when you get something good
you just treat her right
You gotta hold on, hold on tight.
She may not have a pretty little face
She may not dress in the best of states
She may be short, big or wide
If she's got a heart to match her size
You gotta hold on, hold on tight
when you get something good
you just treat her right
Kiss her in the morning and love her eveynight
you gotta hold on, hold on tight
good loving woman is so hard to find
You'll always get the other kind
so listen all you fellas take my advise
when you get something good
you gotta treat her right
You gotta hold on, hold on tight
when you get something good
you just treat her right
Kiss her in the morning and love her eveynight
you gotta hold on, hold on tight
You gotta hold on, hold on tight
when you get something good
you just treat her right
Kiss her in the morning and love her eveynight
you gotta hold on, hold on tight
You gotta hold on, hold on tight
when you get something good
you just treat her right
Kiss her in the morning and love her eveynight
you gotta hold on, hold on tight
Prince Tui Teka's song "Hold On Tight" is a song that celebrates the beauty and importance of women. The opening line of the verse "everybody knows that it's a woman's world" sets up the overall theme of the song, which is that women are an important part of life and need to be treated with respect and care. As the verse continues, Prince Tui Teka emphasizes that finding the right woman is the most important thing one can do, and that looks should not be the only factor considered. He also reminds listeners that a woman's heart is what truly matters and that compatibility is essential.
The chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song, stresses the importance of holding on tight to a good woman and treating her right. The lines "when you get something good, you just treat her right, kiss her in the morning, and love her every night" emphasize the importance of valuing the woman in one's life and cherishing her every day. The song is a reminder that women are not objects or trophies to be won, but rather living beings deserving of love and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
everybody knows that its a woman world
In this world, women are very powerful and in control.
most important thing is to find the right girl
The most crucial thing for a man is to find the perfect partner.
She may not be a beauty queen
She may not have the looks of a conventional beauty queen.
But cute as can be i think you know what i mean
Despite not being conventionally good-looking, she has a charm and attractiveness that is undeniable.
You gotta hold on, hold on tight
Once you've found a good partner, you need to hold on tightly to them and not let them go.
when you get something good
When you find a good partner.
you just treat her right
You need to treat your partner with love, respect, and kindness.
Kiss her in the morning, and love her everynight
You need to show your partner affection and love every day.
She may not have a pretty little face
Your partner may not have a conventionally 'pretty' face.
She may not dress in the best of states
Your partner may not always dress in the most fashionable or expensive clothes.
She may be short, big or wide
Your partner may not have a perfect body shape or size.
If she's got a heart to match her size
As long as your partner has a kind, loving and big heart.
good loving woman is so hard to find
It's difficult to find a partner who is capable of giving and receiving love.
You'll always get the other kind
If you don't find a good partner, you'll likely find a bad one.
so listen all you fellas take my advise
This is a piece of advice for all men.
when you get something good
When you find a good partner.
you gotta treat her right
You need to treat your partner with love, respect, and kindness.
you gotta hold on, hold on tight.
Once you've found a good partner, you need to hold on tightly to them and not let them go.
when you get something good
When you find a good partner.
you just treat her right
You need to treat your partner with love, respect, and kindness.
Kiss her in the morning and love her eveynight
You need to show your partner affection and love every day.
you gotta hold on, hold on tight
Once you've found a good partner, you need to hold on tightly to them and not let them go.
when you get something good
When you find a good partner.
you just treat her right
You need to treat your partner with love, respect, and kindness.
Kiss her in the morning and love her eveynight
You need to show your partner affection and love every day.
you gotta hold on, hold on tight
Once you've found a good partner, you need to hold on tightly to them and not let them go.
Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrDojo5
Everbody knows that it's a womans world
Most important thing
is to find the right girl
She may not be
A beauty queen
But beaut as can be
I think you know what I mean
Chorus x1
You gotta hold on
Hold on tight
When you get something good
You gotta treat her right
Kiss her in the morning
And love her every night
You gotta hold, hold on tight
She may not have
a pretty little face
She may not dress
in the best of taste
She may be short,
Big or wide
If she's got a heart
To match her size
Chorus x1
A good loving woman
Is so hard to find
You'll always get
The other kind
So listen all you fella's
Take my advice
When you get something good
You gotta treat her right
Chorus x3
@MsNotanothername
I came here to find this one particular teka song nek minit. ... 25 songs later lol
I've been singing all gawd Damn night lol
Love it
@henibartlett
Thank you soo much 4 puttinq this up ive been huntinq 4 it on youtube lols and im only 20yrs old and i LOOOVE these waiata !!! jonny nash, same cook etc OLD SOUNDZ ARE THE MEKEEST !!! thaanks TONZ :)
@AnnTahitahi
Thanks a million for the upload of tui's song, when I was living in aussie i had a couple of his tapes, and I tell you what I treasured them...now here they all are for the picking, kia ora, kia ora, and kia ora
@rewasherylapiti3752
Shadows
@blungazz
Thanks for posting this!
@Ninaleuluai
So Simple. Treasure ur lady.
@Tangaloa1
Tu'i Teka the great. RIP bro!
@willowgirl0
When i hear Hold on Tight, it became my song. I love the Prince'a music
@falagiasiatatugaga4406
I'm here 2018
@sweetazz01
im a fan for sure bro... keep it coming < 3