Patrick Junior C. Okogwu (born November 7th, 1988 in Plumstead, South Londo… Read Full Bio ↴Patrick Junior C. Okogwu (born November 7th, 1988 in Plumstead, South London), better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah or just TINIE, is a BRIT Award-winning rapper, MC and CEO of Disturbing London Records. Tinie gained national acclaim and chart success upon the release of his major label debut single Pass Out which debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in March 2010.

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.

Lost Ones
Tinie Tempah Lyrics

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You're only a man
It's only right you let the tears fall
Boy, you're strong but you can't take it all
You just lost ones
You're just a man
Don't be scared to let the angels fly
Just let go 'cause it's your time to cry
You just lost ones

You just lost ones
You just lost ones
You just lost ones

Said that we would never break
Said that we would never falter
I thought we'd make it to the grave
I thought we'd make it to the altar
Let a critical acclaim?
Put your hands on the table where the paper and the salt are
Only thing missing?
Hey, said that everything will kill me
But it would then make me stronger
But in the final of the war we
We wishing we could stay for longer
Baby, it will make us stronger
When the living die every day
You better? Go away
And I'm over you and you're over me
And you're overdue and I'm overseas

'Cause I called you names and you phoned police
All men are the same? We arguing along dover street

Overall Meaning

In "Lost Ones," Tinie Tempah uses powerful lyrics to explore the theme of loss and the complexity of emotions that come along with it. The lyrics are addressed to a man who has just experienced a heavy loss and is struggling to cope with the pain. Through the lyrics, the artist highlights the human side of grief and encourages the listener to embrace their emotions, express them and let them out. He acknowledges that it can be challenging to process a loss, but it is essential to allow oneself to cry and let go of what is causing the pain.

The song also talks about the disappointment and disillusionment one can feel when something they once thought was solid and unbreakable falls apart. The lines "Said that we would never break, said that we would never falter, I thought we'd make it to the grave, I thought we'd make it to the altar" highlights a sense of betrayal or sadness that comes along when something you've put faith in lets you down. The artist acknowledges that things don't always go as planned, and this can be difficult to process.

Line by Line Meaning

You're only a man
Being human means it's natural to feel overwhelmed and emotional at times.

It's only right you let the tears fall
Crying is a healthy way to express emotions and release built-up tension.

Boy, you're strong but you can't take it all
Although you may be tough, everyone has a limit to what they can handle.

You just lost ones
You have recently experienced a loss, whether it be a person or an opportunity.

You're just a man
You are not expected to be perfect or have all the answers, it's okay to struggle and make mistakes.

Don't be scared to let the angels fly
Allow those who have passed away to rest peacefully and move on.

Just let go 'cause it's your time to cry
Allow yourself to grieve and feel the pain of the loss, it's a necessary part of healing.

Said that we would never break
We made promises to each other in the past that we thought would never be broken.

Said that we would never falter
We swore to always be there for each other and never lose our way.

I thought we'd make it to the grave
I believed we would be together forever, even until the end of our lives.

I thought we'd make it to the altar
I assumed we would get married and commit to spending our future together.

Let a critical acclaim?
Unclear, possibly a reference to achieving recognition for one's work or actions.

Put your hands on the table where the paper and the salt are
All cards are on the table, it's time to be honest and open about the situation.

Only thing missing?
We seem to have everything we need, so what went wrong? What caused us to fall apart?

Hey, said that everything will kill me
We often form negative thought patterns and worry about things that aren't necessarily dangerous, but in turn, it can take a toll on our mental health.

But it would then make me stronger
Even though life's challenges can be difficult, overcoming them can increase our resilience and strength.

But in the final of the war we
At the end of the battle or struggle, we wish we had more time to spend with the ones we love.

We wishing we could stay for longer
Regret for not cherishing our time with the person or opportunity while we could.

Baby, it will make us stronger
Going through tough times can help build and strengthen relationships and ultimately make us stronger as individuals.

When the living die every day
Death is a constant part of life and one never knows when it will happen.

You better? Go away
Unclear, possibly indicating a desire to distance oneself from an emotionally painful situation or person.

And I'm over you and you're over me
Both parties have moved on from the relationship, but the pain still lingers.

And you're overdue and I'm overseas
One person may have waited too long to try and fix the relationship while the other has gone away or moved on.

'Cause I called you names and you phoned police
The relationship ended on a sour note, perhaps involving verbal abuse or hurtful behavior.

All men are the same? We arguing along dover street
It's a common misconception that all men act the same, but in reality, everyone is different and complex. The argument is taking place on Dover Street, a famous street in London, UK.

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