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.
Game Over
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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Won't rest till all my nigga's rocket ballin',
I don't even think I stopped this morning,
I'm that nigga that usually gets them 'what's them called's in,
I'm called when it's time to get the shopping sorted,
Oh this Armani blazer, which I got imported,
Yeah I like that whip,
'Cause I'm on them grams only reason why I ain't dropped that forty,
Want me to get my willy out so they can toss it for me,
Got them going topless for me,
When she groped it for me,
Really got me horny,
Record label, contract my lawyers got them it me,
Dotted all the I's and the T's can you cross them for me?
You can try and put your crosses on me,
I watch hate, I got shooters that are watching for me.
I'm heavy, I'm colder,
Better me know, sir,
I can tear apart mc's
But I'd rather read a book on childcare by Keri Katona,
No nice, 'cause I've run out of it,
Dumb it down a bit,
Ain't something I'm prepared to do,
Well I ain't never gonna run out of lip,
So here's something I prepared for you.
I tried to relax, but being spaced it inspires me back,
When will I be nice, to Katie Price,
The day I see a cage fighter in drag, ah,
I don't wanna tell my rhyme without friction,
Jump in to beat, both feet first,
Make pros eat their words,
And sit and watch 'em swallow their own dick-tion
Uh, Ishi distort that bass,
Man grew up on a raw estate,
Now, every time I draw my dates,
They're like 'how the fuck d'you afford this place?',
First place, first place, first place,
Try and act up and I'ma address that, call it,
But I fuck up the man in the place,
Champagne, for goodness sake,
I ain't got a queue 'cause they know my face,
Glance at my watch tryin' to wind up on me,
I was like I ain't got time to waste,
Get it,
I ain't got time to waste
Get it,
Try and get hype in my face,
Regret it,
Got a big clipboard
And I don't remember the last ?
Let me grieve for the beat before I murder it,
Don't know my name by now?
You shoulda heard of it,
Why? 'cause I'm murdering,
Anybody lurking in, close proximity, circling,
Don't make an example of men when I stride in,
Dev's has got a tiny temper,
I'm observing this, learning,
But know I'm just yearning to burn it,
I'll fight your agenda,
Lock me up, might high risk offender
Make a man turn on his own team, like an Irish defender,
I'm a rhyming inventor
That's climbing to heights ya' not meant ta',
The game's over, so roll over,
I'm sober, but I'll still kidnap a so called soldier,
In a boat I'll row into dover,
Yeah it's over, the game's over.
Put up ya' lighters, I clash the Titans,
Fight the fighters, might fight the biters,
Spit on my flow, got tonsillitis,
That's on a Monday mornin', ha
Takin' over, run straight past ya'
No warning that I rule disaster,
Harder, faster, stronger, longer,
This one here was top of the classroom,
Stop the lecture, drop the pressure,
Never say never, but nevertheless I,
Never say no to experiments,
Whether it's temping in scrubs yards, spitting with eloquents,
Positive syllabus, having a hell of a time and it's evident,
Don't question my relevance,
I've started on this so I'm back in my element.
Uh, I open my mouth, bitches panic,
The jewel the liabilities,
Mm, I'm the asset surely?
Underdogs are barking up, shh hush puppy,
My new chain's got red and blue ice man I call it my slush puppy,
Yeah, let me clap them with the reminder flow,
I was best new comer err time ago,
Yeah, you've all passed ya' sell by date to me,
I'm different,
Bitch I sell out when you at the venue and date to me.
Now it's game over,
Kick him out the team, but heard he's snaking, he's a cobra,
Could have lived the dream but now ya' days are done, it's over,
Should have remembered scheming and your looking for a shoulder,
To lay low, to wipe your tears on, it's over.
They better let me go, let me loose,
I'm frozen cold, my veins are blue,
Hell to home but Satan prove,
Good as gold, my angels flew,
Yo, they can't knock down mine,
Cuffs on flows I lock down lines,
I am not human, real life mutant,
Ask Mick Foley, I'm not mankind,
Yeah, look under my eyelids,
All red, I bleed through the iris,
Like I've been smoking the weed, highest,
Now my brain's on freeze, minus
Yeah I ain't letting it melt,
I'm stark, haze, I'm letting it fill,
Silent this now separate that,
I stay here I ain't laying in jail, ill.
In the song "Game Over" by Tinie Tempah, the artist is celebrating his success and showing off his how he has evolved as an artist throughout his career. He discusses his entrepreneurial ventures, expensive clothing, and the admiration he receives from his fans in a cocky and confident manner. He raps about being constantly busy, working hard to make his dreams come true, and having shooters who protect him from criticism.
In the second verse of the song, Tinie Tempah expresses his desire to be genuine and stay true to himself. He mentions that he would rather read a book about childcare than pretend to be something he is not. He also touches on the fact that he has a lot of skill as an MC and lyricist, and he will continue to challenge himself and those around him. He warns those who try to challenge him lyrically and promises that he will always come out on top.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Time to get that profit all in,
I need to make a lot of money now.
Won't rest till all my nigga's rocket ballin',
I won't stop until all my friends are also rich.
I don't even think I stopped this morning,
I am not even sure I took a break this morning.
I'm that nigga that usually gets them 'what's them called's in,
I am usually the person who gets the things people forgot in town.
I'm called when it's time to get the shopping sorted,
People call me when they need help with their shopping.
Oh this Armani blazer, which I got imported,
I love this Armani blazer that I had imported.
Yeah I like that whip,
Yes, I like that car.
'Cause I'm on them grams only reason why I ain't dropped that forty,
I can't afford to buy that car because I spend all my money on drugs.
All chicks see my on the street stop and call me,
All girls stop me on the street to say hello.
Want me to get my willy out so they can toss it for me,
They want me to expose myself so they can fondle me.
Got them going topless for me,
I convince them to take off their tops for me.
When she groped it for me,
When she touched my private parts for me.
Really got me horny,
I am sexually aroused.
Record label, contract my lawyers got them it me,
My lawyers helped me get a contract with a record label.
Dotted all the I's and the T's can you cross them for me?
Can someone help me finish up all the details properly?
You can try and put your crosses on me,
You can try to sabotage me.
I watch hate, I got shooters that are watching for me.
I am always on the lookout for danger and have people ready to defend me.
I'm heavy, I'm colder,
I am serious and professional.
Better me know, sir,
I am great at what I do.
I can tear apart mc's
I am great at rapping.
But I'd rather read a book on childcare by Keri Katona,
I have an interest in reading about child care.
No nice, 'cause I've run out of it,
I am not in the mood for pleasantries.
Dumb it down a bit,
Make it more simple.
Ain't something I'm prepared to do,
I am not willing to simplify myself.
Well I ain't never gonna run out of lip,
I will never run out of things to say.
So here's something I prepared for you.
Here is a rhyming verse I wrote for you.
I tried to relax, but being spaced it inspires me back,
Trying to relax only makes me want to be productive.
When will I be nice, to Katie Price,
I will never have anything nice to say to Katie Price.
The day I see a cage fighter in drag, ah,
The only time I would be nice to Katie Price is if I saw an unlikely event.
I don't wanna tell my rhyme without friction,
I am not interested in making my rapping easy.
Jump in to beat, both feet first,
I always go all-in when I'm rapping.
Make pros eat their words,
I am able to best professional rappers.
And sit and watch 'em swallow their own dick-tion,
I watch them get humiliated by their own rapping.
Uh, Ishi distort that bass,
Ishi, alter the bass sound.
Man grew up on a raw estate,
I grew up in a rough neighborhood.
Now, every time I draw my dates,
Whenever I date someone, I impress them.
They're like 'how the fuck d'you afford this place?'
They are amazed by my wealth and how I can afford to live in a certain neighborhood.
First place, first place, first place,
I always come first.
Try and act up and I'ma address that, call it,
If someone tries to confront me, I will deal with it head-on.
But I fuck up the man in the place,
I am so great that I outshine everyone in the room.
Champagne, for goodness sake,
Bring me champagne immediately.
I ain't got a queue 'cause they know my face,
I never have to wait in line because people recognize me.
Glance at my watch tryin' to wind up on me,
People are jealous of my success and try to bring me down.
I was like I ain't got time to waste,
I am too busy for their nonsense.
I ain't got time to waste
I need to be productive all the time.
Try and get hype in my face,
Don't try to get me to engage in a confrontation.
Regret it,
You'll be sorry.
Got a big clipboard
I am very organized.
And I don't remember the last ?
I'm so organized that I can't even remember the last time something was misplaced.
Let me grieve for the beat before I murder it,
Let me take a moment to appreciate the beat before I start rapping.
Don't know my name by now?
Everyone should already know who I am.
You shoulda heard of it,
You should already be aware of me and my success.
Why? 'cause I'm murdering,
Because I am rapping extremely well.
Anybody lurking in, close proximity, circling,
Anyone around me is just waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Don't make an example of men when I stride in,
People should not try to provoke me when I enter a room.
Dev's has got a tiny temper,
I (Dev) have a short temper.
I'm observing this, learning,
I am paying attention and trying to learn from what is going on around me.
But know I'm just yearning to burn it,
I am eager to show off my skills and succeed.
I'll fight your agenda,
I will resist anyone trying to bring me down.
Lock me up, might high risk offender
If anyone were to try to restrain me, I would be considered a high-risk offender.
Make a man turn on his own team, like an Irish defender,
I am so good at arguing that I could make someone turn against their own friends.
I'm a rhyming inventor
I am innovative when it comes to rhyming.
That's climbing to heights ya' not meant ta',
I am achieving great things that others may not have expected.
The game's over, so roll over,
I have succeeded and won the game, so everyone else should give up.
I'm sober, but I'll still kidnap a so called soldier,
I am not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but I am still capable of kidnapping someone who claims to be tough.
In a boat I'll row into dover,
I am willing to take risks and go on adventures.
Put up ya' lighters, I clash the Titans,
Raise your lighters and get ready for an epic battle.
Fight the fighters, might fight the biters,
Challenge the fighters, might even take on those who copy others.
Spit on my flow, got tonsillitis,
I am so good at rapping that people get sick of hearing it.
That's on a Monday mornin', ha
That's how good I am all the time, even on a Monday morning.
Takin' over, run straight past ya'
I am surpassing everyone and taking over.
No warning that I rule disaster,
When I am on top, it can be disastrous for everyone else.
Harder, faster, stronger, longer,
I am becoming better and better all the time.
This one here was top of the classroom,
I was always the best in class.
Stop the lecture, drop the pressure,
Stop trying to teach me, it's too much pressure.
Never say never, but nevertheless I,
I may never say never, but I will always do what I want.
Never say no to experiments,
I am always willing to try new things for the sake of discovery.
Whether it's temping in scrubs yards, spitting with eloquents,
Whether it's working at a menial job or rapping with the best, I am always willing to try something new.
Positive syllabus, having a hell of a time and it's evident,
I am always positive and having a great time, and everyone can tell.
Don't question my relevance,
Don't doubt my importance.
I've started on this so I'm back in my element.
Because I am doing what I do best, I am back in my element.
Uh, I open my mouth, bitches panic,
When I start rapping, people get nervous.
The jewel the liabilities,
My wealth is an asset, but I still have some financial obligations.
Mm, I'm the asset surely?
Actually, I am the asset.
Underdogs are barking up, shh hush puppy,
People who are not as successful as me are trying to compete, but they don't stand a chance.
My new chain's got red and blue ice man I call it my slush puppy,
My new jewelry has red and blue jewels and I have named it after the Slush Puppie drink.
Yeah, let me clap them with the reminder flow,
Let me remind everyone just how good I am.
I was best new comer err time ago,
I have been the best since I started.
Yeah, you've all passed ya' sell by date to me,
Everyone else is no longer relevant or fresh to me.
I'm different,
I am unique.
Bitch I sell out when you at the venue and date to me.
I am so successful that I sell out venues when people come to see me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Unison Rights S.L., Bucks Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE BERNARDO, CHIPMUNK, KWASI DANQUAH, DEVLIN, EXAMPLE, GIGGS, PROFESSOR GREEN, ISHI, ESHRAQUE MUGHAL, PATRICK OKOGWU, JAMES JOHN DEVLIN, STEPHEN PAUL MANDERSON, ELLIOT JOHN GLEAVE, JASON NEVILLE THOMPSON, JAHMAAL NOEL FYFFE, PATRICK CHUKWUEMKA JUNIOR
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@firstlast9846
When I was a Kid This was like the Infinity War of Rappers — literally had all my favourites
@youwereonceacreampie260
Couldn't say it better myself
@greywolf187
ya, it was like the British version of Forever with Eminem , lil waye, Kanye and drake
@shayaanhussainshah6273
Same here but I played it right now and I didn’t remember it being that Shit tbh
@user-gx1ne2ix7t
Its mad how accurate this is! 😄🤣
@jaytonks7513
Spot on couldn't have said it better myself
@conbo9817
Can't believe it's 12 years old!! Still slaps to this day, remember when it came out and listening to it on repeat in high school🔥
@lucymorris3681
Init talk a about slap to your face to remind you how old we are lol
@hdscreenzz157
Remember being 16 and hearing this for the first time on Starz TV back when it released. Remember playing it on repeat just to learn the lyrics back then. Some nostalga right there🔥
@addiadss
It was on Channel U first.