Kweku Smoke writes and composes Hold Tight from the album PLAYMAN featuring Sc4. The song tells his personal story of hardship and triumph. He mentions his late mother and credits his faith for every victory. This piece chronicles his journey from sickness to rising success.
Released: September 1, 2023
Hold Tight
Kweku Smoke • From “PLAYMAN”
PLAYMAN’s Hold Tight Twi Lyrics English Meaning
Kweku Smoke describes his past sleeping in a kiosk at Atico Tuna House and moving between cities. He recalls his mother’s prayers when he was sick in 1997. The lyricist mentions God held him back from making mistakes and says only God knows why some paths work out while others don’t.
1997 Mekae Mene Me Maame CeceI remember 1997, when I was with my mama, Cece.
Taku Bia Nni Meho Menso Mafon Ama No Aka MetiI didn’t have a single penny, and I’d grown so thin I was just skin and bones.
Nsuo Kese Bi Tooye Anwumere Bi Na Eye BibianiA heavy rain came down one evening while we were in Bibiani.
Yare Bi Baa Me So Wofaa Bible Ye Ne Se MeyiA sickness took hold of me, and you reached for the Bible to pray for my life.
Hwan Na Ebe Ba Oo Yenfere Mensah Maame Anaa Ante AkesiWho else would’ve come? We could only call on Mensah’s mother or Auntie Akesi.
Me Papa Wo Nkran Na Me Sister Nso Te KumasiMy father was away in Accra, and my sister was living in Kumasi.
Ewiem Aye Tan Enwo Still Cece AnyiThe weather turned grim, but you, Cece, you never gave up.
Obra Yi Daa Esa Me Mewuu Ye Nyinaa Nyame NtiThis life has always tested me; if I survived it all, it’s because of God.
Firi Me Nkwadaa Bre Mu Mekae Yare Ahodoo Aa Aba MesoSince I was a child, I remember all the different illnesses that came my way.
Manda Andwen Se Menyini Abetwere Nnwom AbetoI never dreamt I’d grow up to be writing and singing these songs.
Aseda Nka Nyame Halleluyah Nnwom Aa Daa MetoAll thanks to God; it’s a Hallelujah song I’m singing every day.
Bonsam Adi Nkuguo Kweku Pem Ko Nyame Tumii SoThe devil’s been defeated because Kweku keeps pushing through God’s power.
Yeguso Bre Se Efa AaWe’re still grinding, taking it as it comes.
Enora Na Eye Kumasi Enne Ye Wo AccraYesterday we were in Kumasi, but today we’re in Accra.
Atico Tuna House Kiosk Ne Mu Na YedaWe used to sleep inside a kiosk at Atico Tuna House.
Ye Wura Cafe Anadwo Aa Yebba Na AnopaWe’d head into the ‘internet cafe’ at night and leave in the morning.
I Do My Best Play My Part Anfa Aa Nyame Na EnimI do my best and play my part; if it doesn’t work out, only God knows why.
Metumi Ako Abe Duru Sei Yi A Kweku Medi NkunimIf I’ve been able to fight and make it this far, then Kweku, I’ve won.
Cus Mekae Berekum Tamale Ne Axim‘Cause I remember the hard times in Berekum, Tamale, and Axim.
Yese Ye Kgye Sika Ye Ye Mmiensa Mmienu Firi MuThey said we should go find money; out of the three of us, only two made it out.
Dreams Dreams Mepe Se Metwi LamborghiniDreams, dreams; I just want to drive a Lamborghini.
Se Mallam No Ye Azaa Yenkoka Na Yenko BeninIf the ‘spiritualist’ is a fraud, we won’t stay; we’ll head straight to Benin.
Bad B#tches Foreign Cars Na Me Pese Me Twi BiBad b#tches and foreign cars; I want to drive some of those too.
Enye Nyame Na Ekyee Me Kaa Se Kweku Don’t Be Silly Nka Mewo HenIf God hadn’t held me back and said “Kweku, don’t be silly,” where would I be?
Rip Snoop Doggy DoggyRest in peace, Snoop Doggy Doggy.
Ma Brr For Life My Blood That’s Ma BroskiMy brother for life, my own blood, that’s my broski.
Megu So De Meti Pempem Hwehwe Nee Cece BediI’m still out here hustling, looking for what Cece’s going to eat.
And I Know You Up In Heaven Watching Over MeAnd I know you’re up in heaven, watching over me.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I did it on purpose, and it’s not that I’m just lost.
Haw Ne Amane Yi Aa Menam Mu DabiaaThese troubles and hardships I’m walking through every day.
Plenty Things That I’m FacingThere are so many things that I’m facing.
But Very Soon The Flag Be WavingBut very soon, the flag’s going to be waving.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I planned for this, and it’s not that I’m aimless.
Haw Ne Amane Yi Aa Menam Mu DabiaaAll these trials and pains I’m navigating every day.
Plenty Things That I’m FacingThere’s just so much I’m up against.
But Very Soon The Flag Be WavingBut soon enough, that flag will be waving high.
Yeah We Will Be WavingYeah, we’re definitely going to be waving it.
The Flag Be WavingThe flag will be waving.
The Flag Be WavingThe flag’s going to be waving.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not by my own making, and it’s not that I’m just here for nothing.
Plenty Things That I’m FacingAll these things that I’m dealing with.
Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I’m just standing here.
Plenty Things That I’m FacingSo many challenges I’m facing.
Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I’ve lost my way.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I chose this path, and it’s not that I’m just stuck.
Haw Ne Amane Yi Aa Menam Mu DabiaaThese struggles and sorrows I go through every single day.
Plenty Things That I’m FacingThere are plenty of things I’m facing.
But Very Soon The Flag Be WavingBut very soon, the victory flag will be waving.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not like I forced this, and it’s not that I’m just loitering.
Haw Ne Amane Yi Aa Kweku Nam Mu DabiaaThese burdens and trials that Kweku walks through daily.
Kweku Nam Mu DabiaaKweku is walking through it every single day.
Nyame Na Enim Nyame Na EnimOnly God knows, only God knows.
Kweku Nam Mu DabiaaKweku’s just making his way through it all.
Eto Betwa Oo Eto Betwa OoIt’ll all come to an end; it’s definitely going to pass.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I did it by choice, and it’s not that I’m just confused.
Haw Ne Amane Yi Aa Menam Mu DabiaaThese hardships and struggles I’m walking through every day.
But Very Soon The Flag Be WavingBut very soon, the flag’s going to be waving in the wind.
Enye Se Ebia Mahyeda Ena Enye Se Ebia Meni AhaIt’s not that I intended this, and it’s not that I’m just stranded.
Haw Ne Amane Yi Aa Menam Mu DabiaaAll these troubles and sorrows I’m facing every day.
Hold Tight Music Video
The Hold Tight lyrics translation shows a message of perseverance through challenges. Kweku Smoke says despite his struggles, a breakthrough is coming. He mentions plenty things he’s facing but promises the victory flag will be waving soon. His story highlights grit and gratitude.