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.
Lover Not a Fighter
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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So I kiss that girl and say goodbye now
'Cause I came for kicks not for arguments
No whoa oh oh
'Cause I'm a lover not a fighter
Leave a message after the beep
Hello?
Somebody fill in the gaps, somebody fill in the dots
I feel like Cruella de Vil the way I be stealing the spot
When all the shutters is down, bitch we be still in the shop
I shop for clothes when it's closed, that's why I feel like the boss
In my vintage eBay watch, that's why I feel like the Hoff
Weren't gonna wait for no institute not to gimme a job
These critics giving me bollocks, that's why I give 'em my crotch
These paps are getting too nosey, that's why I give 'em my snot
'Cause I just tripled my cost of living: steak, salmon, lobster, chicken
That's made in my Boffi kitchen by Rosa Dacosta women
Come from disturbing London, the city of foster children
Grateful what God has given save us from constant sin
In the city of God, I'm from the city of God
Bitch, I've been up in the shard, I really been at the top
Separate the man from the man dem, find out who's real and who's not
Can't take the heat? Then get out the kitchen and gimme the pot
You know what?
Well I'm a lover not a fighter
So I kiss that girl and say goodbye now
'Cause I came for kicks not for arguments
No whoa oh oh
'Cause I'm a lover not a fighter
Hello?
I used to sit on the settee eating a tin of spaghetti
Now women think that I'm sexy because I been on the telly
Car like double-oh-seven, them alloys spin in Pirellis
I'm with a gold digging heffa, I call her Miss Moneypenny
Well is it real? Is it fake? Somebody gimme a break
I grew up on minimum wage and I grew up in an estate
These rappers calling me bruv and they can't even relate
Are they even ready and willing do anything that it takes?
I saw my teacher from college, she says she thinks that I'm great
I'm gonna give her the D 'cause she never gimme an A
She's tryna get in my jeans, I'm tryna kick off my Js
Take off my D&Gs and give her my DNA, 'cause
All these bitches be loving me, sipping my bubbly
Watching Hangover hungover, be the quickest recovery
Couple bad grades, I did shit in my study leave
And now she wants my name and a kiss on them double D's
And I love it
I've got too much love to burn babe
Ain't got no time to exchange words babe
Things to do people to see
Yeah I guess we all gotta play the game
Well I'm a lover not a fighter
So I kiss that girl and say goodbye now
'Cause I came for kicks not for arguments
No whoa oh oh
'Cause I'm a lover not a fighter
Hello?
The song Lover Not A Fighter, by Tinie Tempah featuring Labrinth, expresses the desire for a peaceful and enjoyable life devoid of arguments and fights. Tinie Tempah describes himself as a lover who would rather kiss a girl and say goodbye than engage in arguments. He came for kicks, not for conflicts, which explains why he sees himself as a lover, not a fighter.
In the first verse, he talks about his lifestyle, shopping habits, and critics. He boasts about shopping for clothes when the shops are closed and his cost of living, which has tripled, allowing him to afford steak, salmon, lobster, and chicken made by Rosa Dacosta women in his Boffi kitchen. He reveals that he comes from Disturbing London, City of foster children, and remains grateful for what God has given him. Lastly, he separates the real men from the pretenders and encourages those who can't handle the heat to stay out of the kitchen.
In the second verse, Tinie Tempah talks about how he has changed from his past lifestyle. Women find him sexy after he appeared on television, driving luxurious cars, and wearing D&Gs. He talks about his humble beginnings and growing up on a minimum wage, making it hard to connect with rappers who address him as "bruv." Although his college teacher thinks he is great, he would rather give her the D because she never gave him an A. However, he admits that all women love him, sipping his bubbly and that he loves it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm a lover not a fighter
I prefer love over conflict
So I kiss that girl and say goodbye now
I choose not to argue with the girl, instead I leave amicably
'Cause I came for kicks not for arguments
I am here to have fun, not to fight
No whoa oh oh
No need for shouting or anger
Leave a message after the beep
Record a message on the answering machine
Hello?
Answering the phone
Somebody fill in the gaps, somebody fill in the dots
Someone help me connect the pieces, put the puzzle together
I feel like Cruella de Vil the way I be stealing the spot
I'm taking over and dominating like the villain from 101 Dalmatians
When all the shutters is down, bitch we be still in the shop
Even when the stores are closed, we're still shopping
I shop for clothes when it's closed, that's why I feel like the boss
I have so much power that I can shop after hours
In my vintage eBay watch, that's why I feel like the Hoff
My old eBay watch makes me feel like David Hasselhoff
Weren't gonna wait for no institute not to gimme a job
I didn't wait for anyone to give me a job or opportunity
These critics giving me bollocks, that's why I give 'em my crotch
Critics talk nonsense, so I ignore them and focus on myself
These paps are getting too nosey, that's why I give 'em my snot
Paparazzi are too invasive, so I respond with disgust
'Cause I just tripled my cost of living: steak, salmon, lobster, chicken
I can now afford to live an expensive lifestyle and buy luxury foods
That's made in my Boffi kitchen by Rosa Dacosta women
The food is prepared in my fancy Boffi kitchen by Rosa Dacosta's female chefs
Come from disturbing London, the city of foster children
I come from troubled London, where many children are in foster care
Grateful what God has given save us from constant sin
I am thankful for God's blessings that keep us from continuous wrongdoing
In the city of God, I'm from the city of God
I come from a divine place that brings goodness
Bitch, I've been up in the shard, I really been at the top
I have been to the top of the Shard building, proving my success
Separate the man from the man dem, find out who's real and who's not
Distinguish between genuine and fake people
Can't take the heat? Then get out the kitchen and gimme the pot
If you can't handle the pressure, step out and let me take over
I used to sit on the settee eating a tin of spaghetti
I used to have a simple and poor lifestyle
Now women think that I'm sexy because I been on the telly
Now women find me attractive due to my TV appearances
Car like double-oh-seven, them alloys spin in Pirellis
My car is like James Bond's, with expensive Pirelli tires
I'm with a gold digging heffa, I call her Miss Moneypenny
I'm with a woman who only wants me for my money, I name her after a Bond character
Well is it real? Is it fake? Somebody gimme a break
Is what's happening to me genuine or not? I need a break from this confusion
I grew up on minimum wage and I grew up in an estate
I came from a low economic background, living in a state-provided housing complex
These rappers calling me bruv and they can't even relate
Other rappers use slang like 'bruv', but they can't understand my reality
Are they even ready and willing do anything that it takes?
Are they prepared to do whatever it takes to reach success?
I saw my teacher from college, she says she thinks that I'm great
I met my former college teacher who thinks highly of me
I'm gonna give her the D 'cause she never gimme an A
I'm going to have sex with her because she never gave me a top grade in class
She's tryna get in my jeans, I'm tryna kick off my Js
She wants to seduce me, but I just want to take off my Jordans (shoes)
Take off my D&Gs and give her my DNA, 'cause
Take off my expensive Dolce & Gabbana clothes and have sex with her
All these bitches be loving me, sipping my bubbly
Many women like me and drink my champagne
Watching Hangover hungover, be the quickest recovery
Watching the movie Hangover while hungover helps me recover quickly
Couple bad grades, I did shit in my study leave
I failed a few classes and wasted the time I had for studying
And now she wants my name and a kiss on them double D's
Now she wants my attention and a kiss on her large breasts
And I love it
And I enjoy this attention and lifestyle
I've got too much love to burn babe
I have too much love to give and I want to express it
Ain't got no time to exchange words babe
I don't want to waste time bickering or arguing
Things to do people to see
I have many obligations and people to meet
Yeah I guess we all gotta play the game
I suppose we all have to conform to societal expectations and rules
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK OKOGWU, TIMOTHY MCKENZIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Myros Gaming
Haven't listened to this song in years and it just popped into my head. I forgot how much I love it
Kareem Ahmad
sameee
rosanna marriott
same omg wow 😊
gary
Same literally this second lol
KSP1988
Same!! The beat is absolutely next level
Leah Edler
2023 😏
Yana Bespalko
Дуже крута музика, обожнюю вас хлопці. Привіт з України 🇺🇦
SoulVibez
This song deserves way more promotion, this is the best release so far
AbAziz
The best always coming with Tinie Tempah & Labrinth, please make more duet...
tomsgames1
Yeah best duet ever