Iam Tongi - Era Bini Tu (Official Acoustic Video)

[@danamosa1089]

I love how us islanders always represent for each other when it comes to music. Clean version.

[@VvkvPakaina]

I come from Uvea ,a little island near Fiji but i live in France. this song reminds me of my father. I don't usually leave comments but it's just to thank you. Your voice is so pure, your presence real even though you are so young. May God protect you and yours

[@francois9747]

Very humble of you to make it big in America on the world stage and still be able to come back to the island vibe and sing songs from your neighbors. Your Fijian sounds authentic as hell, toko!! You're the only one at the moment to bring new ears to classic islander music.

[@josephshredder]

🎵 LYRICS 🎵 ENGLISH and FIJIAN 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼 ERA BINI TU 💙 Sa laki taura na sui ni noqu i vola Au solia kina na noqu dodomo vei kemuni Mo laki karona ka mo maroroya e veigauna Salusalu ni bula ni tiko ma rau vei kemuni Chorus Era bini tu na vei mataqali rosi Ia vei au au domoni kemuni Me i cavai tu vei au na bula lewa Ni ko sa mai tinia koso ga e ke Moce sa moce sa laki moce vakadua Salusalu ni bula ni tiko ma rau e veigauna Au na maroroya kau na karona e veigauna Tiko marau e veigauna vei kemuni Chorus x 2 Moce sa moce sa laki moce vakadua Salusalu ni bula ni tiko ma rau e veigauna Au na maroroya kau na karona e veigauna Tiko marau e veigauna vei kemuni -------------------------------------------------------------- THEY'RE PILED UP (English - A.I. Translate) He took the bones of my book I give my love to you Take care of it and keep it always Life's Secrets of Being with You Chorus The roses are piled up But to me I love you. What do I have to do with life When you're here, you're here He went to sleep and went to sleep Life's Secrets of Being With Them All the Time I will keep it and I will keep it always Always happy for you Chorus x 2 He went to sleep and went to sleep Life's Secrets of Being With Them All the Time I will keep it and I will keep it always Always happy for you BEST RENDITION EVER 💙 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aurorahdale1306]

Thank you for the translation. God bless you

[@pman2916]

The comment I was looking for. Thank you so much for posting. God bless you for your service🙏

[@tuivuetaki3901]

Correct Fijian. Translation abit off though!

[@leleman2675]

Niicce thank you!!

[@theresework9385]

Loloma's from Fiji 🇫🇯 . Amazing voice. ❤

[@officialiamtongi]

Bula 🤙🏾

[@strongbredbreeder]

My dog listened just as intently as I did. It was such a sweet moment watching my dog tilt her head along with the beautiful rhythms. Thank you!

[@officialiamtongi]

😊 YESSAH 🤙🏾

[@wardchute851]

I just pictured it.

[@da_blade5040]

There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING in this Crazy World Better than Waking Up and Hearing you @Iam Tonga Singing a Beautiful Song!! ♥️🌴🌺🇺🇲 I'm a Father of 5 and I have to Say.....Your Father, God Rest His Soul 😢💔🥀, is Looking Down on You and is Sooooo Proud of You! ♥️ You Bring a Tear to my eye Everytime You sing...so Much Emotion!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Our American Idol!! God Bless and Your Family!! ♥️♥️♥️🌺🌴🇺🇲

[@asinatefotu5436]

Agreed

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@VeraLucia-tx2zj]

My angel DOCE Suavely adoro vc!

[@lusiana05]

Iam, wow thanks for spreading Pacifica love on your own rendition of this Fijian number. Bless up ! Bula Vinaka & Lolomas.

[@margieworbington6782]

Even though I didn't understand a single word it was very simply beautiful

[@williamrawalai4902]

Vinaka vakalevu taciqu ... totoka dina 😊 (Thank you so much brother ... it's truly beautiful) From Taveuni Fiji Islands 😊. Loloma yani

[@charleswoods875]

I couldn’t understand a single word but damn I felt the heart in this. Absolutely beautiful piece of work

[@kavoadakunimata20]

It's a sad love song 💔🥹

[@seansmith9435]

It’s a famous Fijian song

[@seansmith9435]

It’s a famous Fijian song

[@Rlzjlr]

Aww if only someone can translate you'd love the song even more it's a Fijian love song...

[@SirrCid]

🤜🏾

[@tukstuimaba]

Finally someone get to sing the first verse correctly 👏🏽

[@a.duncan6791]

Certainly one of the greatest languages for the expression of love in a great song sung by a great singer. Thank you Iam, the world is in dire need of your sweet voice.

[@leilafaletau8042]

Thank you for blessing us with this beautiful Fijian number! Love you!

[@BenNavara-cx3rv]

Much love from Fiji 🇫🇯 ❤ VINAKA VAKALEVU❤❤ TOTOKA

[@TrAx3152]

Wow. The winner of American Idol singing fijian number

[@franvee8620]

Thank you for recognizing Fiji with this song! 🇫🇯❤️

[@aurorahdale1306]

A hauntingly beautiful song. Was going to ask for a translation. But no need, someone wrote the translation in the comments. The words were as hauntingly beautiful as the voice that sang it. Thank you and God bless you all Ramona from California

[@Daniela-2208]

Found your song “starting all over again” and absolutely fell in love with the sincerity in your music and voice. Nice to see you staying true to your culture and heritage. Peace and love!

[@officialiamtongi]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SallyWillis-rs9ek]

His voice is as soft as silk,absolutely beautiful🧡🤎🧡

[@maryjaneshelby6661]

Aloha! Absolutely beautifully sung Iam. You truly are an American Idol. Many blessings to you and your family. 🌺💜🙏

[@israeldonumainasava1355]

Beautifully sung, brother. In terms of the translation to the song: ERA BINI TU Sa laki taura na sui ni noqu i vola Au solia kina na noqu dodomo vei kemuni Mo laki karona ka mo maroroya e veigauna Salusalu ni bula ni tiko ma rau vei kemuni Chorus Era bini tu na vei mataqali rosi Ia vei au au domoni kemuni Me i cavai tu vei au na bula lewa Ni ko sa mai tinia koso ga e ke Moce sa moce sa laki moce vakadua Salusalu ni bula ni tiko ma rau e veigauna Au na maroroya kau na karona e veigauna Tiko marau e veigauna vei kemuni Chorus x 2 [Translation] For There Are Many.. You have finally taken the sentiments of my letter In which I wrote how deep my love is for you This, you may keep and cherish now and forever For a life full of happiness, I wish only for you. Chorus For there are many different kinds of roses But for me, you the only rose I see For what is left in life for me, my darling When things now have ended between us so soon. With sadness I say, farewell. My darling, farewell. A life full of happiness, I still wish only for you. Still will I love and I will cherish you now and forever May you always be happy and never ever be blue. Chorus x 2 Disclosure: I felt the AI generated translation was not as accurate and this is a close translation with the hope that it does not take away any sentiments tied to the song in the original iTaukei [Fijian] version. The final line of the second verse adds to the direct translation but keeps with the meaning behind the words where the song wishes only happiness for that one 'rose'.

[@wsunbeam]

You and Lucas are stellar. ❤ Thank you, Iam. I am so happy my Iam Tongi playlist is getting longer.

[@officialiamtongi]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@americafigueroa2698]

Mine too😊

[@Holanich]

Mine too❤❤❤❤

[@reneemacklin7792]

It was beautiful..your voice is so beautiful

[@bernadettecarlier6333]

Quelle belle langue envoûtante ! ❤

[@marion_rein]

Absolutely beautiful even though I don’t understand the Fijian language. Love how you’ve made it your own in distinct Iam style. Thank you for recording this❤❤Have already added it to my playlist

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@lunetatavita8553]

Awww the first key took me straight back to my childhood made me all teary as this is one of those songs that connected us as Polynesian I’m a 53 yrs old Samoan and this Fijian song will always be part of our love for music growing up tbh we didn’t really know if we were singing the correct lyrics 😅 thanks Iam for being our idol ❤❤❤GB you through out your career

[@PAULTAVAI]

Just to confirm this kid is originally from Waya Yasawa in Fiji he moved to Hawaii 2 years ago. 🤣😂😂 Aloha ! You killed it bro ! Bulavinaka from Fiji 🇫🇯 🔥 😊

[@vacisevanamuatiqe4923]

😂😂😂😂Gaga!

[@gloriaunafrancesratu6711]

mai tara kakwe

[@PAULTAVAI]

@@vacisevanamuatiqe4923 Kailaaaaaaaa 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PAULTAVAI]

@@gloriaunafrancesratu6711 na tata ga me la 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gloriaunafrancesratu6711]

@@PAULTAVAI sa vo boto muni me lai tatani yati vaka waya se😁😁

[@likeahurricane3296]

Thank you Iam Tongi, your song is beautiful. You are great when you sing, the sun rises in my heart, ⁣🌞❤

[@johnalvarez3376]

There is a place in all of us where we find tranquility. In my place, Iam’s voice joined the many that help me relax. Shoots bra 🤙🏼

[@hanghigh]

Amazing singing ♥️🇺🇸Iam Tongi ⭐️🎧

[@meresianamoce1011]

Isa Vinaka Vakalevu on the version you sang for this song. Truly beautiful. Thought of my elders who have past on. Much love from our small island home🇫🇯🇫🇯❤️

[@СергейБеляков-к1э]

У парня.талант от Бога!

[@FRFofficials]

absolute legend man! Hope to see you live one day. You bring so much joy and happiness to the people around you. Have a great day brother!

[@Pasovineyard]

Some thing spirituel about this . Island love

[@gofffamily2227]

God Bless This Young Man.

[@jimdowns1135]

Very nice Iam. Your guitar skills are also great! Stay after it bro.

[@mitros4]

Excellent, Iam! You have a beautiful voice! And your father would be proud!

[@betzaidadurkin2694]

Bravo Iam, just 'music for our ears! Blessings!!

[@officialiamtongi]

🙏🏾❤️

[@Thorpapu_paulus]

My favourite Fijian song ever growing up. Thank you for this wonderful cover. We are one Pacific 🇵🇬

[@denistupou3719]

Thankyou brother…..this reminds me of home

[@ifereimikoroi4463]

Love from Fiji 🇫🇯. Awesome

[@officialiamtongi]

Yessah 🤙🏾

[@CrystalBarnes-c9z]

Absolutely Beautiful ✨🔥👑🤙🌺 I can't wait until the next concert You are a Whole Fabulous Vibe ✨🌺🤙👑🔥 Shine 💫👑😎

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you so much!!

[@jakesutton9822]

I am a friend of Tacha's when she lived in Oregon, I love your music brother.

[@emmdash26]

I didn’t think I could be any more obsessed with you than I already am…I was wrong. You are just so beautiful in every possible way. You make my heart feel happy. Thank you so much for just being you. A+++++ 1000% ❤

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾❤️

[@abigailtuiloma2925]

We love you Tongi 💞🇫🇯

[@KatHenderson.]

Another gorgeous song in your Acoustic Series. My family loves your beautiful voice, and how you make every song your own. Our cat is even obsessed with you. She was running around wild, until I started playing this video. She's now gazing dreamily up at you sing. lol

[@editafuentes4472]

Not sure what the lyrics translate to, but it’s absolutely beautiful

[@KatHenderson.]

I don’t either, but I think someone translated it somewhere in the comments. Another person said it’s a Fijian love song.

[@petronilabutlay9148]

The sound is so pleasant to the ears though I don't understand the lyrics. Love it Iam

[@lindagonzales4231]

Yes very soothing

[@beeezybone]

Your father would have been so proud of you Iam

[@officialiamtongi]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️‍🩹

[@marksaemo136]

Thank Iam tongi your music has really hit me hard❤

[@HETZERCOM2000]

​@@officialiamtongiglad you're doing so well in the light so far. Love you brother can't wait for more

[@HeyPuesiVos]

@@officialiamtongi Omg so bueno, Exelente song 🎧

[@wallytidwell1439]

His father see,s everything he does from heaven, my father when he passed he showed up at my mother's house. He came to say he was sorry, I have seen most of my loved ones and friends.

[@LISA.R.2112]

🥲 oh IAM, you get me right in the heart every time !! Thanks as always for sharing your incredible gift ❣️👍 hope you play a venue somewhere close to Paris Tennessee someday 🙏🤙

[@abigailkunewa2884]

🌹Another soothing rendition. You never seem to amaze me. Your journey is such a blessing. Happy for you. See you in Maui❤

[@Nalapani-g7k]

Beautiful ❤ love you brother

[@ishakojonskis213]

Solid uso. 🔥 Vinaka levu 👌🏾💯

[@bonniebrooks8756]

Love this song and this young man so much talent. God Bless you Iam Tongi you are someone special ❤

[@aimeemarin9231]

Thank you for another great song. So beautiful!! ❤May God continue to bless you and protect you always!🙏

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@gloriakrueger6774]

So, so beautiful, Iam!! No need for us to understand the words, just the power of you and your delivery of the music is all that's needed!! You're the best!!❤

[@katherineh-v5w]

So soothing so relaxing working nite shift listening to you on my break⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🔟❤️‍🔥

[@BuddyDanger]

MUCH LOVE BROTHER FROM AUBURN, WA!!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING!!! LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!

[@trishharrison3618]

That was so beautiful, lots of love from my family to yours from West Virginia ❤🙂

[@edwardnickcarlos6164]

you are the best singer i've ever heard . i enjoy listening to your song !! i love you iam tongi!

[@eliasdelagarza3132]

Love it . Don't understand what you're singing but it's beautiful Brother...🤙 As they say " You can sing the phonebook (if you've seen one 😂)& it's awesome. 👍 #TeamTongiForever 💙 #IdolChamp23 ☝️

[@officialiamtongi]

😊 Thank you 🙏🏾

[@eliasdelagarza3132]

@@officialiamtongi Brother remind ALL Your Fans the Importance of Voting this upcoming Urgent Nov. Election. THANKS ✌️🌊🌊🌊💪 #TeamTongiForever☝️ #Familyfirst 👍

[@jarthe3]

I have no idea what you were saying Iam tongi what would the voice that beautiful How can you not help but play the song over and over. Keep up the great work bro. I can't wait to see what else you do in the future

[@zaidagarcia8369]

Its amazing how even though I have no idea what your lyrics are or mean, i can still feel this song. In spanish:: La forma que transmites es impresionante!!! 🤩 Love love love your music and your voice. Keep up the excellent work 🙏🏻

[@francineclowers8617]

I am! You continue to amaze me with your range and selection of songs! Your heart and soul shine when you play and sing. Please, don't EVER stop! You have a bright, beautiful, future ahead of you. Claim it. Listen to the whisper in your heart: that's where God speaks. The head will just confuse. Honor your Ancestors ALWAYS. God bless you and your family and friends. Take care, rest when you can, and HAVE FUN! ❤

[@kisalei]

Isa vinaka! Yessah! 🇫🇯🇫🇯💙💙💙

[@officialiamtongi]

Yessah 🤙🏾

[@BrandonDayanan]

Awesome singing Iam Tongi! 🤙

[@officialiamtongi]

🙏🏾❤️

[@BrandonDayanan]

@@officialiamtongi 🙏❤️

[@michellebrochu9045]

Lovely-beautiful, tender, soulful, heartfelt singing. What a gorgeous song. Your voice is like a balm for the soul. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vsbiker]

Very Beautiful well done Iam 👍👍

[@officialiamtongi]

Many thanks

[@americafigueroa2698]

Iam, I like any songs that you sing because I love your voice. Especially songs like this because it's soothing.

[@officialiamtongi]

🙏🏾❤️

[@NicoleRobinson-n4x]

What a beautiful song!! ❤❤

[@awuraamabelle]

I ve no idea watch u just sang but its very beautiful n i love to hear you sing ... love from 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@organicliving4211]

I have no idea what the words mean cause I don’t know that language, but I feel like you’re singing about the loss of either a loved one or a relationship. Is that right? My heart feels it and I feel like crying yet feel so thankful for the love I’ve had for my loved ones. I could be way off, i don’t know, but I love this!

[@thirylangi]

Thank you Iam ❤️❤️❤️ I’m always excited when you upload a new video! Hope you make a cover of “Cover me up” your version is my favourite 🥰

[@drbarbiedpm]

This sounds like a beautiful country ballad sung in a foreign language. Even though I don't understand the lovely Fijian language, the beautiful music and heartfelt vocals convey the emotion of the song. It feels like a big hug. :-) Thanks Iam! ♥

[@elijahhouston6936]

Inspiration to us all. There’s nothing like your music

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾❤️🤙🏾

[@Bracah_JnrRusaqoli]

I am from the island of fiji thank you for singing the fijian song❤😊😊

[@juliannadimayuga3157]

Amazing voice..🥰🥰🥰

[@anniewood-x1r]

Iam I love every song you sing you sing from the heart you show people how too feel the song love it love you❤

[@penieli-k9h]

From Fiji with love and respect👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️ 🇹🇻🇹🇻🇹🇻

[@sherryweaver4337]

I really love this song!

[@TheFadffa]

Saw this live is Asheville Thursday night Iam you did an amazing gig,

[@647Julia]

Gorgeous rendition of a wonderfully tender song, thank you so very much for sharing this with all your fans Iam.

[@jodygill8755]

Loving this and the way you share gift. ❤

[@angelo7124]

This is great cant understand, but it's just that listening to your voice comes from your soul

[@officialiamtongi]

Thanks for listening

[@MalaweyBeats]

Love the new music

[@officialiamtongi]

❤

[@moonchaser24]

Isa, totoka vakaoti (beautiful performance) Iam. Bula Vinaka! 🇫🇯

[@alohaleiyoshida2508]

Aloha Iam…Thank you for sharing your gift…listening to you brings peace, love and joy to my soul❣️Islander from Portland.

[@officialiamtongi]

Yessah Portland in the house 🤙🏾

[@tipanie1]

Bula, fantastic voice and song Tongi, we all love you, you are a fantastic artist

[@georgestewart5814]

That was so beautiful! Of course, I have no idea what I means, lol. Lullaby? Love song? Beautiful!

[@LetiTahaafe-ip3uf]

Fijian love song

[@etikauale630]

Bula Vinaka from the Fiji Islands, Totoka ❤🌴🇫🇯

[@bigdaddy6461]

Awesome IAM!! Yessah!! Superstar!!

[@mocollins6476]

Hey Toko! Alofa Aku! Been with you since American Idol!! I love all your music!!🎶 🤙🏽

[@KarolinaLala-t7o]

Beautiful version of this Fijian song. Vinaka vakalevu Iam 🙏🏻 ❤️🇫🇯 🇫🇯

[@shizeqwin4639]

Vinaka iam, for this beautiful rendition ❤ love from Fiji 🇫🇯 🇫🇯 🇫🇯 🇫🇯

[@martinhutton66]

As always with you singing, songs, and deliverance......SUPERB. God Bless you and your Country men brother. Peace and Love ❤️🙏❤️

[@jameseddy5309]

Iam….you have been blessed by God…🙏🙏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@alexandretesche4004]

I'm from Brazil, and the world has the most beautiful voice right now. God gave you a blessing by giving this voice of angels to you.

[@emmelineholmes7635]

Just beautiful IAM. Much love and blessings from Fiji 🇫🇯 ❤

[@Jee-bk4tb]

❤from Korea to Beautiful Iam

[@apaitiamalupo7232]

Drinking grog/kava with cousin's and listening to this.... we're so proud and honored.. Thanks man❤

[@maggotball]

I got to see you last summer in Tacoma with no idea who you were, myself and many other people became immediate fans! Keep on spreading the love brother!

[@EugeneSariman]

Iam you're such an inspiration. Greetings from PNG 🇵🇬