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.
Hanging On
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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Because I'm calling your name
Every day I feel this pain
But you just turn and walk away
No, I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
I just don't know what is wrong
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
Touch me and then turn away
Then put your hands into the flame
Tell me if you feel this pain
'Cause I don't wanna be a ball and chain
No, I just can't keep hanging on
To you and
I just don't know what is wrong
Yeah, give me the respect, forgive me and forget
You've got to get a grip, living on the edge
I barely even know this fucking woman in my bed
And if there's too much on my plate, then I ain't finishing my veg
And if anybody said the grass is greener on the other side
Well, it ain't, swear on my mother's life
You got me wrapped up in your shit, I'm feeling mummified
I've only ever had this fucking feeling in my stomach twice
You gave me what I needed and I gave her everything she wanted
There's something 'bout your cleavage, now I can't put my fingers on it
You're taking me the deepest, I thought that she was gonna vomit
If all women from Venus, then I guess I really got a rocket
You've got a noose around my neck but I'm still hanging on
We've nearly reached the finish line up in our marathon
I spat a verse, she sang a song
She broke my heart, I took some Gaviscon
I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
With you and me
With you and
The lyrics to Tinie Tempah's song "Hanging On" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and inner conflict in a relationship. The opening lines suggest a longing for escape and a yearning for connection, as the singer feels pain as their partner turns away. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the frustration and longing that the singer feels.
As the song progresses, the repeated refrain of "hanging on" emphasizes the struggle and difficulty of holding on to a relationship that seems to be slipping away. The singer expresses confusion and uncertainty about what is going wrong in the relationship, showing a sense of helplessness and frustration at the situation.
The lyrics also touch on themes of betrayal and hurt, with references to being touched and then turned away, and feeling like a ball and chain in the relationship. There is a sense of emotional manipulation and turmoil, as the singer grapples with feelings of pain and uncertainty about their relationship.
In the final verses of the song, the lyrics delve deeper into the complexities of the relationship, with references to feeling wrapped up in the other person's issues and struggling to find a sense of balance and fulfillment. The imagery of a noose around the neck and a marathon race highlights the struggles and challenges faced in trying to maintain a connection that may be toxic or unfulfilling. Overall, the lyrics paint a poignant picture of a relationship that is fraught with conflict, confusion, and emotional turmoil.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariel Rechtshaid, Patrick J Grossi
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[Verse 1: Ellie Goulding]
You know we can get away
Because I'm calling your name
Every day I feel this pain
But you just turn and walk away
[Chorus: Ellie Goulding]
No, I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
I just don't know what is wrong
With you and me
[Verse 2: Ellie Goulding]
Touch me and then turn away
And put your hands into the flame
Tell me if you feel this pain
Cause I don't wanna be a ball and chain
[Chorus: Ellie Goulding]
No, I just can't keep hanging on
To you and...
I just don't know what is wrong
[Verse 3: Tinie Tempah]
Yeah, give me that respect, forgive me and forget
You've got to get a grip, living on the edge
I barely even know this fucking woman in my bed
And if there is too much on my plate then I ain't finishing my veg
And if anybody said the grass is greener on the other side
Well it ain't, swear on my mother's life
You got me wrapped up in your shit, I'm feeling mummified
I've only ever had this fucking feeling in my stomach twice
You gave me what I needed and I gave her everything she wanted
There's something 'bout your cleavage, now I can't put my fingers on it
Been taking me the deepest, I thought that she was gonna vomit
If all women are from Venus then I guess I really got a rocket
You've got a noose around my neck but I'm still hanging on
We've nearly reached the finish line up in our marathon
I spat a verse, she sang a song
She broke my heart, I took some Gaviscon
[Outro: Ellie Goulding]
I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
With you and me
With you and
@AbhinandanABS
i first heard this song in god of war ascension super bowl commercial. such a good voice.
@cassiusclayreels
Almost made me by the game lol
@thaisseborges2346
E eu ouvi a primeira vez no filme Divergente.
@MikeyMyers45
Been over 10 years since this song came out, I remember first hearing it remixed on the GoW: Ascension trailer back in 2013 and decided to look it up because I liked it. I come back to this song every now and then for the nostalgia, I miss my younger years. Well, here's to a decade passed! <3
@user-mo1oh6mp6d
Same here, this song is very touching my heart on GOW ascension, my tear came out
@georgiak3606
this is sweet
@iruamak8225
bruh same
@raya74
gives me goosebumps everytime-incredible real music is what you not only hear but feel..
@emileeok3134
If this gives you goosebumps, the original will melt your skin.
@sgtdiehardfan9560
Alive??👁️👄👁️