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Tinchy Stryder 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 Tinchy Stryder's song Preview, the lyrics describe how the rapper has gone from being a "ghetto kid" to being in the spotlight as a "preview" of what is to come. He acknowledges how people star in their own lives, but he was just a preview of the bigger things to come. The chorus talks about looking down from a "birdseye" view and shining like a "floodlight." Tinchy encourages the listener to keep going and not stand still, as they are now shining like a diamond. The upbeat tempo and motivational lyrics are meant to inspire the listener to keep pushing forward and reaching for their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

People starring in their own life (eyeh, eyeh)
Observing how everyone is the singer of their own story.


But I was just a preview (eyeh, eyeh)
Feeling like a mere glimpse of what's to come, not yet the main event.


Your bringing out the sunshine now
The subject of the song is positively impacting someone's life, shining light on them.


Your shining like a diamond now
The subject of the song is causing someone to beam brightly, like a valuable jewel.


This is what you wanted some would even die for
Acknowledging that some people have high aspirations that they would go to great lengths to achieve.


Let him know how hes heart felt this is what you cry for
Encouraging the listener to communicate their heartfelt emotions, as that is what they truly desire.


For you could'nt dream of it, now your feeling closer
Reminding the listener of how far they've come and how much closer they are to their dreams.


Yeah I'm just a ghetto kid, now I'm on a poster
Expressing a sense of awe at how far the subject of the song has come, from humble beginnings to being featured prominently.


Trying to spend the feeling, heart beats racing
Attempting to savor the emotions being felt, with a heightened pulse.


I'm feeling with emotion, excitements, amazing
Experiencing a wave of various emotions due to newfound excitement.


We've been ever so patient
Acknowledging the effort put in by both the listener and the subject of the song to get to this point.


And now were seeing sights so were reaching
Expressing a sense of accomplishment and progress in finally seeing the fruits of one's labor.


Looking down from the birdseye
Viewing things from a higher perspective, with a clearer understanding of the bigger picture.


Shine on like a floodlight
Continuing to positively impact others with one's newfound success.


Show dem, diss ain't nothing like a mistake
Encouraging others to pursue their goals and not regret taking risks.


This is a risk that we all take
Reminding the listener that taking a chance is an inherent part of the journey towards success.


Your looking down from the birdseye
Continuing to have a clear and elevated perspective on one's journey.


Right nows perfect timing, clocks just don't slow down
Emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and not letting time slip away.


The neighbors are open now, the whole crowds watching now
Commenting on how the community is now aware of the listener's success and is watching closely.


Yo, and it feels like a step away, must be the only way
Feeling like success is right within reach and that continuing to pursue it is the only option.


Yesterday was arms reach, now your fingertips away
Reflecting on how close the listener is to achieving their goals compared to the previous day.


Following the back street pressures on, more heat, stay cool
Acknowledging that there will be obstacles and challenges along the way, but it's important to stay composed and resilient.


Don't freeze, now knowing another day show dem,
Urging the listener to stay focused and not get stuck, as every day is an opportunity to showcase their progress.


We ain't gon' blow them with a chance,
Not squandering the opportunity to make an impact and impress others.


Remember where we started from the roots to plants,
Reflecting on how far the listener has come, from humble beginnings to progress to their current situation.


Treating like it's final, that's why it's vital to focus,
Emphasizing the importance of staying committed and not getting complacent despite progress made.


Don't even look away your glance
Maintaining focus, discipline, and drive to continue the journey towards success.


And now were all healed,
Reflecting on how things have improved and come together.


Were up to the point we can see over the hills
Feeling confident and having clarity about what's ahead.


You can play star, lead role in the films
Realizing that one now has the opportunity and platform to be a star and lead their own story.


But don't stand still
Reinforcing the need to take action and continue to move forward.


Cause your shining like a Diamond now
Reiterating the impact and influence that the listener has and encouraging them to keep shining.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRASER SMITH, KWASI DANQUAH

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Comments from YouTube:

K U

Tynchy Stryder reminds me of the old days 😒 love him and this song

K U

Your bringing out the sunshine now shining like a diamond now ✨

K U

β€œRemember where we started the roots the plants” πŸ’œπŸ’œ

luko76ers

Fuckin sick man!

luko76ers

Sick as fuck!

Dillon .Templeton

i seen tichy at lush he woz unreal !!!!!

Courtney Currie

i lOve this sOng :D albums brilliant ! XoOx

K U

The best.

David Zwiebel

still fucking awesome.

daniel cook

I don't care this is a phat tune bro

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