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STRYDER Tinchy Lyrics

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People starring in their own life (eyeh, eyeh)
But I was just a preview (eyeh, eyeh)
Your bringing out the sunshine now
Your shining like a diamond now

This is what you wanted some would even die for
Let him know how hes heart felt this is what you cry for
For you could'nt dream of it, now your feeling closer

Yeah I'm just a ghetto kid, now I'm on a poster
Trying to spend the feeling, heart beats racing
I'm feeling with emotion, excitements, amazing
Tell dem
We've been ever so patient
And now were seeing sights so were reaching

[Chorus]
(And now) Looking down from the birdseye
(To shine) Shine on like a floodlight
Show dem, diss ain't nothing like a mistake
This is a risk that we all take
(And now) Your looking down from the birdseye
(To shine) Shine on like a floodlight
Show dem, right nows perfect timing, clocks just don't slow down

People starring in their own life (eyeh, eyeh)
But I was just a preview (eyeh, eyeh)
The neighbors are open now, the whole crowds watching now
People starring in their own life (eyeh, eyeh)
But I was just a preview (eyeh, eyeh)
Your bringing out the sunshine now
Your shining like a diamond now

Yo, and it feels like a step away, must be the only way
Yesterday was arms reach, now your fingertips away
Following the back street pressures on, more heat, stay cool
Don't freeze, now knowing another day show dem,
We ain't gon' blow them with a chance,
Remember where we started from the roots to plants,
Treating like it's final, that's why it's vital to focus,
Don't even look away your glance

[Chorus: x2]

And now were all healed,
Were up to the point we can see over the hills
You can play star, lead role in the films

But don't stand still
Cause your shining like a Diamond now

Overall Meaning

In the song Preview, Tinchy Stryder talks about being the preview of something bigger and better that is about to happen in his career. He uses the metaphor of people starring in their own life, but he was just a preview of something greater. He acknowledges that this is what people would die for, to feel like they're being seen and heard. He talks about how he was just a ghetto kid before, but now he's on posters and feeling amazing about it. There's a sense of excitement and emotion in his voice as he talks about his rise to fame. He encourages others to be patient and keep reaching because the reward is worth it.

The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being elevated to a higher place, looking down from a bird's eye view, and shining like a floodlight. He talks about the importance of perfect timing and taking risks. He recognizes that people are busy living their own lives, but he wants them to know that they are not alone in their struggles. He wants to be the light that shines for them, giving them hope and encouragement.

Overall, Preview is a motivational song that encourages people to keep striving for their dreams, even if they feel like they're just a preview of something bigger. It's a song about hope, ambition, and the desire for greatness.

Line by Line Meaning

People starring in their own life (eyeh, eyeh)
People tend to focus on themselves and their own lives.

But I was just a preview (eyeh, eyeh)
I was just a glimpse of what could be achieved.

Your bringing out the sunshine now
You are radiating positivity and success now.

Your shining like a diamond now
You are shining bright like a diamond, a symbol of strength and resilience.

This is what you wanted some would even die for
This is the goal you have been working towards, that some would even sacrifice their lives for.

Let him know how hes heart felt this is what you cry for
Express your true emotions and communicate your desires, as this is what you have been yearning for.

For you could'nt dream of it, now your feeling closer
What you once thought was unattainable is now within reach and you are getting closer to it.

Yeah I'm just a ghetto kid, now I'm on a poster
Despite my humble beginnings, I am now being recognized and appreciated on a larger platform.

Trying to spend the feeling, heart beats racing
Attempting to savor and enjoy the excitement of the moment, heart racing with anticipation.

I'm feeling with emotion, excitements, amazing
I am overwhelmed with intense feelings of emotion and excitement, it is a truly incredible experience.

We've been ever so patient
We have exercised great patience and waited for this moment to come.

And now were seeing sights so were reaching
We are now witnessing new opportunities and reaching for greater heights.

Looking down from the birdseye
Observing the view from a high perspective.

Shine on like a floodlight
Continue to shine brightly like a floodlight illuminating the darkness.

Show dem, diss ain't nothing like a mistake
Demonstrate that this is not a mistake and prove doubters wrong.

This is a risk that we all take
Entering into this venture involves risk, which is a common experience for all of us.

Your looking down from the birdseye
You are now observing from a higher vantage point.

Right nows perfect timing, clocks just don't slow down
This is the ideal time, and time seems to be moving quickly without pause.

The neighbors are open now, the whole crowds watching now
People are now paying attention and observing our actions with greater interest.

Yo, and it feels like a step away, must be the only way
It feels like success is just within reach, and the only way to go is forward.

Yesterday was arms reach, now your fingertips away
Yesterday, success was just slightly out of reach, but now it is within grasp.

Following the back street pressures on, more heat, stay cool
Navigating through the obstacles and pressures of this industry requires resilience and level-headedness.

Don't even look away your glance
Stay focused and do not let your gaze waver.

And now were all healed,
Now, we have all recovered from the setbacks and challenges we have faced.

Were up to the point we can see over the hills
We have surpassed previous limitations and can now see beyond what was once thought impossible.

You can play star, lead role in the films
You have the potential to be the star and take the lead role in this story.

But don't stand still
However, do not get complacent and continue moving forward.

Cause your shining like a Diamond now
You are now shining bright and symbolize strength, resilience, and success.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FRASER SMITH, KWASI DANQUAH

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