In 2007, Chipmunk released his third mixtape League of My Own on Alwayz Recordings, which utilized Wiley's little black book of producers, including Bless Beats, Maniac, Balistiyx, Danny Weed, D'Va, Swindle, and Skeams. In 2008 he reaped the rewards of constant touring and promotion, as he won the Best Newcomer Award at the Urban Music and MOBO award ceremonies. People stateside started taking notice as well, when he was nominated for best new rapper at the BET Awards. Just after Chipmunk's 18th birthday, he signed to Sony Columbia, and started moving away from grime into mainstream hip-hop. While striving for the ultimate "banging hook," he teamed up with Ironik for a big-beated remake of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer," complete with backing vocals by Sir Elton himself. In May of 2009, as he put the finishing touches on his debut full-length, Chipmunk released the promo single Chip Diddy Chip and the song reached 21 on the U.K. charts. Adding to the hype, in June, he made his fourth mixtape, Guess Who, available for free by download just a few weeks before his first official album, Diamond Rings, hit the shelves, in early July.
(2)Chip is an American soul vocalist of Stax.
I'm Fine
Chip Lyrics
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I might just let it run for a bit and then, like, start later, start like now
Now, now, now-now right? Alright, cool, cool
Me and my team the cream of the crop
Me I'm the cream my niggas all crop
You man claim that you spit fire
It's not that deep, you're not that hot
Got a couple singles, I'mma let em pop
Me, I'mma fuck it up, Storm's gonna fuck it up
Whatever the weather, you can put that on my watch, bae
I was on a mild, I'm erecting
I'm going blind like where's the peng tings?
Chipmunk, shout out to Section'
No dead tings in my section
I been nearly everywhere you ain't never there
Looking for a fuckboi, nah, never here
I smell some hating arse niggas
Take that shit over there
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
If you getting money nigga, show that
Tell em that I'm coming for my throne back
The love that you get for your mixtapes
Look, I get that for a throwback
Wait, we already know that
Bare peng tings wanna pose for the Kodak
And I know that you love my flow AK but
Please can I have my flow back?
You are not bad, nobody's scared
You drop tapes, nobody cares
You go shows like 20 man deep
When you get to the venue, nobody's there
London ting but you ain't never here
I be nearly everywhere, you ain't never there
All these hating niggas wanna hitch up
Better take that shit over there
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
Hey, didn't you niggas get the last memo?
Bodywork all art-deco
I don't even like Hublots
If you're my nigga, I'd rather you blow
Skinny jeans like I'm on a diet
But my pockets fat, that ain't rocket science
Who are you?
Same team since "Who Are You?"
I turn up fresh like a white wedding
And make lightskinned girls light-headed
It's Cash Motto, bare cash with me
I turn up late, everything fashionably
I be nearly everywhere, you ain't ever there
Looking for a fuckboi, nah, never here
I smell some hating arse niggas
Better take that shit over there
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
Outro ting
Eh wa gwan Jazz?
I know we been tellin' 'em for years
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
In "I'm Fine," Chip (formerly known as Chipmunk) talks about his success and how he's unbothered by haters trying to bring him down. He starts off the song by asserting his status as the "cream of the crop," boasting about his own skills and those of his close associates. He dismisses other rappers who claim to be hot and claims that he's the one who's really going to make waves in the industry. He mentions Stormzy, another UK rapper, saying that together they'll dominate no matter what obstacles they face.
The chorus is where Chip gives us the most insight into his mindset. He's waiting for his time to come and is aware that he needs to cut some negative influences out of his life in order to reach his full potential. He mockingly refers to the people he needs to brush off as "bitches," showing that he takes no prisoners in his quest for success. Despite the obstacles he faces, he remains unbothered, constantly reassuring himself and others that he's fine.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Agreement or affirmation
I might just let it run for a bit and then, like, start later, start like now
I may delay the start of something, but now is the time to begin
Now, now, now-now right? Alright, cool, cool
Confirmation to start now without hesitation
Me and my team the cream of the crop
My group is the best in the business
Me I'm the cream my niggas all crop
I am the best and my team supports me
You man claim that you spit fire
Others may claim they have great talent
It's not that deep, you're not that hot
Their talent is overrated
2015, it's a lot, it's a lot
This year brings many challenges
Got a couple singles, I'mma let em pop
I have some successful songs I will continue to promote
Me, I'mma fuck it up, Storm's gonna fuck it up
I will deliver an amazing performance, and so will my collaborator Stormzy
Whatever the weather, you can put that on my watch, bae
I am reliable and will keep my promises
I was on a mild, I'm erecting
I was feeling relaxed, but now I'm energized and focused
I'm going blind like where's the peng tings?
I am completely focused on finding attractive women
Chipmunk, shout out to Section'
Acknowledgment to his former stage name and a reference to fellow UK musicians Section Boyz
No dead tings in my section
No unattractive people are allowed in my group
I been nearly everywhere you ain't never there
I am always making appearances, but my critics are not
Looking for a fuckboi, nah, never here
I refuse to associate with distasteful men
I smell some hating arse niggas
I sense the presence of negative people
Take that shit over there
Negative people are not welcome around me
Waiting on, just waiting on my time
I am patiently waiting for my moment to shine
Need to brush some of these bitches off of my line
I need to remove undesirable people from my life
You been laying low, we ain't heard from you in time
Others have not been as active as me lately
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
Despite rumors or others' opinions, I am doing well
If you getting money nigga, show that
If you are making money, prove it
Tell em that I'm coming for my throne back
I am ready to reclaim my status as the best
The love that you get for your mixtapes
Other artists may receive praise for their work
Look, I get that for a throwback
I get even more recognition for my old music
Wait, we already know that
I don't need to clarify what we already know to be true
Bare peng tings wanna pose for the Kodak
Many attractive women want to take photos with me
And I know that you love my flow AK but
I am aware that others enjoy my flow, but
Please can I have my flow back?
I want to reclaim my own unique style
You are not bad, nobody's scared
Others' attempts at intimidation are not successful
You drop tapes, nobody cares
Others' music releases are not well received
You go shows like 20 man deep
Others perform with large groups of people
When you get to the venue, nobody's there
Despite the big groups, no one shows up to their shows
London ting but you ain't never here
Others claim to represent London, but are not actually present
All these hating niggas wanna hitch up
Others try to bring me down with negativity
Outro ting
The conclusion of the song
Eh wa gwan Jazz?
Casual greeting to someone named Jazz
I know we been tellin' 'em for years
We have been making our message clear for a long time
Don't worry bout me, don't worry bout me, I'm fine
I am doing well despite any concerns or rumors
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Victor Chinedum Akata, Matt Brooks, Jahmaal Noel Fyffe, David Osei
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bruhinho
5 years later these two are sending for each other
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Looking for this comment.
@mycocorleone4771
@T Amazin2020 - 2015 = 5 years ago. quick maffs
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Classic 😂😂😂
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😂😂
@catherineorange7356
Anyone else still listening to this in 2020 and thinking chip is the most underrated artist ever
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2020 is here)
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