According to the Pass Out Songfacts, Okogwu came up with his stage name at the age of 13. He looked up 'anger' in the thesaurus and found himself staring at 'temper.' Concerned it might be overly aggresive he added 'Tinie.'
Tinie Tempah first gained recognition in the underground music scene with the track Wifey, taken from his first official mixtape Hood Econ%mics Room 147: The 80 Minute Course. Upon it's release, the track became an instant smash, holding the Channel U urban chart top spot for 10 consecutive weeks. Established artists within the Grime scene including Bashy and Chipmunk featured on the mixtape. In 2009 Tinie Tempah released his second official mixtape Sexy Beast: Volume 1.
In October 2009 Tinie Tempah announced a record deal with EMI/Parlophone. He released his debut album on the label, disc-overy, on October 4th 2010. The album spawned six consecutive top 20 singles in the UK including number ones pass out and written in the stars, and swedish house mafia collaborative single miami 2 ibiza.
disc-overy is due for release in the US on May 17th 2011. The tracklist for the album features new collaborations with wiz khalifa, bei maejor and ester dean. It was preceded by written in the stars as it's lead single, which has thus far peaked at 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
5 Minutes
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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If you're on board
Fasten your seatbelt
If you're on board
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
Hello world, yeah, let's go! (boom to you fellas)
Wake up in the morning and I smell my breath
I send a picture to my niggas of the girl in bed
I can diggety-bop with diggetty-Puff, Pharrell and them
On the chimney tops of the prison world's address
I said thanks, but I haven't heard you're welcome yet
So fuck everybody yo, we got the world ahead
I get black chicks, white things, purples, reds
And my head's screwed on, call it permanent
Excuse my Portugese, that's German, French
But I fuck with BBC like Fearne and Reg
Bought a pair of Jordan 3s with a firm cement
Swagging on a hundred damn trillion percent
Even in my skinny jeans I still walk like this
And 007 make me talk like this
Pedal to the medal, tell Jeremy Clarkson
That anybody my age should drive a Porsche like this!
I've been ready from the get-go
You better keep your mouth open if your legs closed
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
Bloody crazy roast on Sunday
Got mash-up on Monday
Real twisted on Tuesday
Woke up wasted on Wednesday
Got completely trashed on Thursday
Fucked up on Friday
Bad money from Saturday
(Tick, tick, tick)
I threw my baby out the pram, and her toys as well
I got adults acting like a bunch of boys and girls
She asked me why I never let a woman try on my shades
Don't want her fucking hair on my tortoise shells
For my festivals, I can sense some awesome wealth
I get the citizens cane like Orson Welles
My number even had to change cause some annoying girl
It's like fucking Babestation on my voicemail
No matter how much you flush the toilet, ill
We're the motherfucking shit, you can't avoid the smell
All these swagger-jackers getting me annoyed as hell
You ain't never seen talent on The Voice as well!
London Fashion Week made me walk like this
And Stephen Fry made me want to talk like this
Finger on the button, tell whoever's in charge
Che Guevara made me want to break the law like this!
I've been ready from the get-go
You better keep your mouth open if your legs closed
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
Fasten your seatbelt
If you're on board
Fasten your seatbelt
If you're on board
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
Tick, tick, tick, boom!
Wake up in the morning and I smell my breath
I could have had to be going to work instead
Fuck a silly contract, I return the cheque
When you was trying to make money, did you earn respect?
I seen your pussy game made me walk like this
And Star Wars made me use the force like this
When you're fucking busy having dinner with stars
You better start eating with your knife and fork like this!
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode
5 minutes till' I explode (tick, tick, tick, tick, boom to you fellas)
The lyrics to Tinie Tempah's "5 Minutes" is a braggadocious and confident statement about his ability to succeed in the music industry and his ambition to reach the top. He starts off by telling listeners to fasten their seatbelts because they are on board with him, ready to take off. He repeats the phrase "all we got is five minutes 'til we all go," suggesting that time is running out and they need to make the most of it. He then goes on to detail his lavish and excessive lifestyle, name-dropping famous people like Pharrell and Fearne, and bragging about his collection of expensive sneakers. The chorus repeats the countdown of five minutes until the explosive climax, underlining the urgency of the moment.
The song also touches on themes of defiance, rebellion, and breaking the rules. Tinie brags about throwing his baby out of the pram and his disregard for the contracts and agreements that come with success in the music industry. He is critical of those who try to copy his style and swagger, claiming that no one can match his talent. He is also not afraid to reference controversial revolutionary figures like Che Guevara, suggesting that he is ready to challenge the status quo and make his own path.
Overall, "5 Minutes" is a song that encapsulates Tinie Tempah's unapologetically confident and ambitions attitude towards his music career. It is a statement of defiance, a celebration of success, and a call to action to make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Fasten your seatbelt
Get ready for a wild ride
If you're on board
If you're with me
All we got is five minutes 'til we all go
We only have a little time left to live life to the fullest
Hello world, yeah, let's go! (boom to you fellas)
Let's get this party started!
Wake up in the morning and I smell my breath
I'm hungover
I send a picture to my niggas of the girl in bed
I'm a player
I can diggety-bop with diggetty-Puff, Pharrell and them
I'm cool and can vibe with anyone
On the chimney tops of the prison world's address
I'm on top of the world
I said thanks, but I haven't heard you're welcome yet
I don't need anyone to tell me I'm great
So fuck everybody yo, we got the world ahead
I don't care what people think and I'll forge my own path
I get black chicks, white things, purples, reds
I'm into all types of women and things
And my head's screwed on, call it permanent
I've got my head on straight
Excuse my Portugese, that's German, French
I can speak different languages
But I fuck with BBC like Fearne and Reg
I'm a fan of British media
Bought a pair of Jordan 3s with a firm cement
I've got some cool kicks
Swagging on a hundred damn trillion percent
I'm super fly
Even in my skinny jeans I still walk like this
I'm confident and cool
And 007 make me talk like this
I'm suave like James Bond
Pedal to the medal, tell Jeremy Clarkson
I'm driving fast and furious
That anybody my age should drive a Porsche like this!
I'm young and successful
I've been ready from the get-go
I'm always prepared
You better keep your mouth open if your legs closed
Don't be a prude and live life to the fullest
5 minutes till' I explode
Time is running out to make our dreams come true
Bloody crazy roast on Sunday
I had a wild party on the weekend
Got mash-up on Monday
Feeling hungover and rough
Real twisted on Tuesday
Still recovering from the weekend
Woke up wasted on Wednesday
Still not feeling great
Got completely trashed on Thursday
Still partying hard
Fucked up on Friday
Still not done partying
Bad money from Saturday
Spending money recklessly
(Tick, tick, tick)
Time is running out
I threw my baby out the pram, and her toys as well
I'm reckless and impulsive
I got adults acting like a bunch of boys and girls
People act immature around me
She asked me why I never let a woman try on my shades
I'm protective of my belongings
Don't want her fucking hair on my tortoise shells
I don't want anyone to mess with my stuff
For my festivals, I can sense some awesome wealth
I'm going to be successful at music festivals
I get the citizens cane like Orson Welles
I'm respected and powerful
My number even had to change cause some annoying girl
I have to change my phone number because of someone's unwanted attention
It's like fucking Babestation on my voicemail
My voicemail is always full
No matter how much you flush the toilet, ill
I'm unflushable and unstoppable
We're the motherfucking shit, you can't avoid the smell
We're the best and you can't ignore us
All these swagger-jackers getting me annoyed as hell
People copying me is getting on my nerves
You ain't never seen talent on The Voice as well!
I'm talented and no one can compare
London Fashion Week made me walk like this
I'm stylish and confident
And Stephen Fry made me want to talk like this
I'm smart and well-spoken
Finger on the button, tell whoever's in charge
I'm in control and powerful
Che Guevara made me want to break the law like this!
I'm rebellious and cool like Che Guevara
Tick, tick, tick, boom!
Time is running out and we need to make the most of it
I could have had to be going to work instead
I'm privileged and don't have to work a normal job
Fuck a silly contract, I return the cheque
I don't need contracts and I don't care about money
When you was trying to make money, did you earn respect?
I value respect over money
I seen your pussy game made me walk like this
I'm not impressed with people's attempts to impress me
And Star Wars made me use the force like this
I'm powerful and in control
When you're fucking busy having dinner with stars
I'm living the high life and hanging out with famous people
You better start eating with your knife and fork like this!
Join me in living extravagantly
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EnriGD8
This is the rap that we need to clean up the bad image that has been linked to the Rap, Tinie very good. Greetings from Spain ;)
BeatЯ00t
Hola
SoulVibez
Tinie, why this song ain't getting enough air play . . . Its SICK
Callum Logan
Great song love it
Zooza Nováková
Love it ;-)
TheYomanda
Nice one Tinie, this is what we want!
Ellom Gbofu
I love this video! This song is my get amp in the morning song!
Marcus Langlois
Loving this track!
JOHN CARMICHAEL
Absolutely kickin tune..........just brilliant!
Giovana Braia
I Loved filming this video, was a constant party! Best party i've ever been to! Such a great experience, cheers Tinie T :P x