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.
Diamonds
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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Line 'em up, line 'em up
Only strobe lights outshining us
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Only strobe lights outshining us
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Only strobe lights outshining us
Lit, lit, fired up
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Only strobe lights outshining us
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Lit, lit, fired up
Line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up
Yo, yo, let's go, uh
You just wanna be around the in thing
I provide a fire, and I burn it up
All they really care about is bling, bling
Sippin' something slow with a double cup
Ras is clarted, begging no pardons
JJ, Martin, what have we started?
One eye open, no Illuminati
Megs and Cardi's, up in this party
Mad tings that are really misguided
Stay high 'cause we always on fly shit
Do big tours, moving in silence
All this pressure made VVS diamonds
All this pressure made VVS diamonds
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Only strobe lights outshining us
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Lit, lit, fired up
Line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up, line 'em up
All this pressure made VVS diamonds
Yo, unruly, rowdy
Diamonds are clear, not cloudy
I like the eyes that surround me
Baddie on me, she a rockstar, wildy
She make it bouncy
I'm making magic
They wanna know, how we
I lost the boundary
Shut down the city, and lock off the county
The lyrics to "Diamonds" by Tinie Tempah talk about the glamorous lifestyle of the artist and his crew. The repeated line "Line 'em up, line 'em up, only strobe lights outshining us" refers to how their presence and energy at parties or events outshine everyone else, even the bright lights. This line showcases their confidence and how they attract attention wherever they go.
The following verse talks about the desire to be part of the popular crowd or "in thing," but Tinie Tempah asserts his own uniqueness by providing a fire that burns everything up. He highlights the superficiality of others who only care about material possessions or "bling, bling," while he enjoys the slower pace of life with a drink in hand.
The lyrics also mention some of the people who are part of Tinie Tempah's world, such as Ras, Begging no pardons, JJ, and Martin. This suggests that he is surrounded by a group of friends or associates who are rebellious and unapologetic.
The line "All this pressure made VVS diamonds" represents the idea that facing immense pressure and challenges has made them stronger and more valuable, just like high-quality diamonds. It could also imply that the pressure and expectations from the industry have pushed them to achieve their success and rise above others.
In summary, "Diamonds" by Tinie Tempah celebrates the lavish and confident lifestyle of the artist and his crew while acknowledging the pressure they face and how it has shaped them into valuable and resilient individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo
Hey, hey
Line 'em up, line 'em up
Get everyone together, get everyone together
Only strobe lights outshining us
We are the center of attention, nobody else can compete
Lit, lit, fired up
Excited, full of energy
Yo, yo, let's go, uh
Hey, hey, let's get started
You just wanna be around the in thing
You just want to be associated with what's popular
I provide a fire, and I burn it up
I bring excitement and energy to everything I do
All they really care about is bling, bling
All they truly value is material wealth
Sippin' something slow with a double cup
Taking it easy, drinking slowly with a large cup
Ras is clarted, begging no pardons
Ras (nickname) is fearless and unapologetic
JJ, Martin, what have we started?
JJ and Martin (names) are involved in something significant
One eye open, no Illuminati
Remaining vigilant, not involved in any secret societies
Megs and Cardi's, up in this party
Megan and Cardi B (names) are at this party
Mad tings that are really misguided
Crazy things that are actually misguided
Stay high 'cause we always on fly shit
Stay confident because we always do cool things
Do big tours, moving in silence
Go on major tours without making a big fuss
All this pressure made VVS diamonds
The pressure we face has made us shine like VVS diamonds
Yo, unruly, rowdy
Hey, chaotic, wild
Diamonds are clear, not cloudy
The diamonds are high quality and transparent, not dull
I like the eyes that surround me
I enjoy the attention I receive from others
Baddie on me, she a rockstar, wildy
I have an attractive woman with me who is wild like a rockstar
She make it bouncy
She makes the atmosphere lively and energetic
I'm making magic
I am creating something extraordinary
They wanna know, how we
They are curious about how we do things
I lost the boundary
I have pushed past any limits or boundaries
Shut down the city, and lock off the county
We have gained so much control and influence that we can bring the city to a standstill
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Julian Johannes Dobbenberg, Martijn G Garritsen, Patrick Okogwu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Martin Garrix
Diamonds with Julian Jordan and Tinie is out now and it feels great to play this one at my shows!
brent music
Its Banger buddy 💯💯❤️
Priyanka Ambati
The drop is insane omg
Going4it
Love it dude 🔥🔥❤️❤️ keep up the good work
Priyanka Ambati
another banger from julian and martin <3
Snehamay Das
Wow..
ART2R
Martin Garrix is back, thank you Julian Jordan for bringing Martin Garrix back to the world of bangers !!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
MANTLE MUSIC
I do something like that, if you want you can listen on my YouTube.
Jugal Naik
Whenever these two collaborate, they never disappoint.
MANTLE MUSIC
I do something like that, if you want you can listen.