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.
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Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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I don't wanna think about you, all day long
I don't wanna dream about you, girl I do miss you
Just a little, just a little, just a little
Okay maybe more than just a little bit
Yeah, I'm done confusing you girl,
We both come from two different worlds
But what happened that night was the usual drill
Head over heels, with ya head over heels
How many times did I say I'm no good
Girl even your friends know the deal
So what you phoning me still?
If you don't hear no evil, then you won't see no evil
Yo I don't wanna be no hero
We had a little fling on the dealo
And I ain't really sure how I feel so
I'm in a club with a bottle of Verclico
I can't let you beat my ego
[Chorus]
Maybe I'm used to pain, love is a losing game
Why'd I let you fuel the flame
I think I'm falling I refuse to say
This is never gonna work at all
First of all it was too personal
So when you phone me I gotta divert the call
'Cause when you take the lead your gonna fly the fool
But I, don't wanna deal with the commotions
I don't do commitments, I don't do devotion
That's why you sent a letter to me that I never opened
Give me space to breathe so I can deal with my emotions
[Chorus]
Just a little,
Just a little,
Just a little,
Okay maybe more than just a little bit
I don't wanna think about you, all day long
I don't wanna dream about you, girl I do miss you
Just a little, just a little, just a little
You know, you know it's more than just a little bit
In Tinie Tempah's song "Just a Little," he expresses his conflicting emotions towards a woman in his life. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't wanna think about you, all day long, I don't wanna dream about you, girl I do miss you, just a little, just a little, just a little, okay maybe more than just a little bit." This highlights the internal struggle Tinie Tempah is facing - on one hand, he doesn't want to be consumed by thoughts of this woman, but on the other, he can't deny that he misses her.
In the verses, Tinie Tempah acknowledges that he and the woman come from different worlds and that their relationship was likely just a "little fling." He also recognizes that he's no good for her and that even her friends know that. He tries to distance himself, but admits that he still feels conflicted and maybe even falling for her, despite not wanting to.
Overall, "Just a Little" is a song about the complexity of romantic relationships and the internal conflict that can arise when you have feelings for someone but know that the relationship is not ideal.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna think about you, all day long
I don't want to be consumed by thoughts of you throughout my day.
I don't wanna dream about you, girl I do miss you
Even though I miss you, I don't want to constantly dream about you and be reminded of you.
Just a little, just a little, just a little
I miss you, but only to a small extent.
Okay maybe more than just a little bit
Admitting that I miss you more than I previously let on.
Yeah, I'm done confusing you girl,
I'm finished with leading you on or sending mixed signals.
We both come from two different worlds
We have different backgrounds and lifestyles.
And you don't wanna come around mine
You're not interested in being a part of my world.
But what happened that night was the usual drill
Our encounter was typical and not anything special.
Head over heels, with ya head over heels
We were infatuated with each other.
How many times did I say I'm no good
I warned you that I'm not a good choice for a relationship.
Girl even your friends know the deal
Even your friends are aware that we're not good for each other.
So what you phoning me still?
Why are you still calling me if you know we're not meant to be?
If you don't hear no evil, then you won't see no evil
If you don't listen to what's happening, you won't become aware of the negative aspects of the situation.
Yo I don't wanna be no hero
I don't want to be the one to save the situation or be a hero in your eyes.
We had a little fling on the dealo
We had a brief and casual relationship.
And I ain't really sure how I feel so
I'm uncertain about my feelings towards you.
I'm in a club with a bottle of Verclico
I'm out having fun, trying to move on.
I can't let you beat my ego
I can't let you get the best of me or make me feel inferior.
Maybe I'm used to pain, love is a losing game
I might be accustomed to heartache and hurt, and it seems like love always ends in failure.
Why'd I let you fuel the flame
Why did I let you ignite emotions within me that I knew would lead to heartache?
I think I'm falling I refuse to say
I'm starting to develop feelings for you, but I'm not willing to admit it.
This is never gonna work at all
We're not going to have a successful relationship.
First of all it was too personal
Our previous relationship was too close and intimate for me.
So when you phone me I gotta divert the call
I have to avoid talking to you because it's too personal and intimate.
'Cause when you take the lead your gonna fly the fool
If you're in control, you'll be the one who gets hurt.
But I, don't wanna deal with the commotions
I don't want to be involved in drama or complications.
I don't do commitments, I don't do devotion
I'm not interested in a long-term commitment or expressing affection towards someone.
That's why you sent a letter to me that I never opened
You tried to express your feelings to me, but I chose to ignore them.
Give me space to breathe so I can deal with my emotions
I need some time to process my feelings and emotions.
You know, you know it's more than just a little bit
I'm realizing that my feelings for you are more significant than I initially thought.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESHRAQUE MUGHAL, PATRICK OKOGWU, THEODOR BOWEN, TINIE TEMPAH
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Thai Milord
He was Simply Unstoppable. Seeing his name Written In The Stars, made him Invincible. Tears won't fall from his eyes, because he was Wonderman. He was Just A Little 'Frisky' before he Pass(ed) Out for the night in Miami 2 Ibiza. Because he couldnt Let Go of his Obsession for music, he made the Disc-Overy of a lifetime.
jesseishot9
1 of my fave songs off the album,this song is so under-rated!! release it tinie t please :) xx
princezdiamondz
Tinie, please release this song as a single - I love it so much! Love you Tine <3
D.aywalker
2021, still one of my fave songs ever.
George Faux
2021 what a timeless album
Christopher Adam
Bringing the art back to the genre
rory080
very good song keep it up tinie tempah your gonna be up top if you carry on :D
Alejandro Flores
He's not so famous now but until for everybody hears his songs!!! He's gonna be a BIG ONE!!!
TommoD
love this song :')
Alejandro Flores
He may not so famous now but wait until for everybody hears his songs!!! He's gonna be a BIG ONE!!!