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.
Not Letting Go
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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See your batty getting bigger but your waist looks slimmer
And I hope I'm still with you when your hair get thinner
I ain't gotta work it out, I know I'm onto a winner
And I love it when I see you sing a song in the mirror
When you play your favourite records where there ain't no filler
Chicky-cha, chicky-chicky-cha, Sade, J Dilla
Now I'm on the right track, from the train to the limo
Used to know me back in college, now I got it like that
Could have got the side track, now I'm back on my feet
If I hadn't achieved, would you pack up and leave
Now you scratchin' on me like we're Adam and Eve
Playing remix to Ignition in the back of the Jeep, ah
She like the hook but she don't know the verse
She know I love her even if I never say the words
You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Livin' in a bubble, we ain't struggling in life
Ready for your trouble and a couple of fights
Why don't you stay over here and keep me up in the night
And when you comin' in here, I'll do you just like you like
Girl I'm ready for your loving, girl I keep on falling
You my lucky number that I keep on calling
Wanna never let me go, she said she fed up of touring
Because I kiss her in the night and then I leave in the morning
I tell her one, already know she the one
She's 22, we in Le Fountain Blu
And when she's free, you know she call on me
Then I make her take it off and pull it all on me
Playing in the sheets, don't sleep tonight
Playing R. Kelly I believe I can fly, yeah
She like the hook but she don't know the verse
She know I lover her even if I never say the words
You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oi my size, I see you're quite shy
Guess I'm a sucker for those nice eyes
I ain't in it for the money or the fame
I'm the one that all the honeys couldn't tame, yo I change
(You make my heart work, you make me stronger)
You know I changed
(This thing we have, it can't be bought or sold, now)
You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
In "Not Letting Go," Tinie Tempah describes his love for a woman who makes him feel alive and gives him a sense of purpose. He is drawn to her beauty and confidence, whether she is singing in the mirror or dancing to her favorite songs. The chorus repeats the lyrics "You were something I can't replace, you made my heart work, you make me stronger. I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go," emphasizing his deep attachment to her.
The verse "Livin' in a bubble, we ain't struggling in life" suggests that they are living a life of privilege, enjoying each other's company and free from the struggles that many face. Despite this, the couple still faces their own challenges and fights, but they continue to support each other through thick and thin. Tinie Tempah seems to value her too much to let go of her, calling her his "lucky number" and thanking her for making him feel stronger.
Throughout the song, Tinie Tempah references his growth and success since college, indicating that he has known this girl for a long time. Despite his evolution, he remains devoted to her, stating that he loves her, even if he never utters those words to her. Overall, "Not Letting Go" showcases the strength of a deep, loving bond and the importance of never letting it go.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ready for the summer, girl, your hair looks killa
I'm excited for summer and I think you look amazing with your hair like that
See your batty getting bigger but your waist looks slimmer
I've noticed your body changing in a good way and it's impressive
And I hope I'm still with you when your hair get thinner
I want to be with you for the long haul, even as we both age and change
I ain't gotta work it out, I know I'm onto a winner
I don't have to rationalize my feelings, because I know that being with you is a win
And I love it when I see you sing a song in the mirror
I find it endearing when you sing and dance like nobody is watching
When you play your favorite records where there ain't no filler
I appreciate your musical taste and the way you share it with me
Chicky-cha, chicky-chicky-cha, Sade, J Dilla
I love the way you dance and groove to music, especially Sade and J Dilla
Now I'm on the right track, from the train to the limo
My life has taken a positive turn and now I'm living it up
Used to know me back in college, now I got it like that
You knew me when I was just starting out, but now I've achieved success
Could have got the side track, now I'm back on my feet
I could have gotten distracted and lost my way, but I'm back on track
If I hadn't achieved, would you pack up and leave
I wonder if you would still love me if I hadn't achieved success
Now you scratchin' on me like we're Adam and Eve
We have a strong physical connection and it feels primal
Playing remix to Ignition in the back of the Jeep, ah
We're having a good time together, listening to music and enjoying the moment
She like the hook but she don't know the verse
You enjoy the catchy parts of the song, but don't necessarily know all the lyrics
She know I love her even if I never say the words
My actions speak louder than words and you know that I love you
Livin' in a bubble, we ain't struggling in life
We're living a comfortable life and not facing many hardships
Ready for your trouble and a couple of fights
We're prepared to face challenges in our relationship and are willing to work through them
Why don't you stay over here and keep me up in the night
I want you to spend the night with me and keep me company
And when you comin' in here, I'll do you just like you like
I want to please you and make you feel good when we're intimate
Girl I'm ready for your loving, girl I keep on falling
I'm ready for your love and I'm falling more in love with you every day
You my lucky number that I keep on calling
You are my special someone and I always want to be with you
Wanna never let me go, she said she fed up of touring
You never want to be apart from me, even though my career involves a lot of travel
Because I kiss her in the night and then I leave in the morning
We have a passionate relationship, but it's hard when I have to leave for work
Playing in the sheets, don't sleep tonight
We're going to have a fun and sensual night in bed
Playing R. Kelly I believe I can fly, yeah
We're enjoying listening to R. Kelly's uplifting song and feeling optimistic
Oi my size, I see you're quite shy
Hey, you seem a bit reserved
Guess I'm a sucker for those nice eyes
I'm attracted to your beautiful eyes
I ain't in it for the money or the fame
I'm not with you for superficial reasons like money or status
I'm the one that all the honeys couldn't tame, yo I change
I used to be a ladies' man, but now I'm in a committed relationship and I've changed
This thing we have, it can't be bought or sold, now
Our relationship is special and priceless, and can't be bought or sold
You were something I can't replace
You are unique and irreplaceable in my life
You made my heart work
You challenge me and make me feel alive
You make me stronger
You give me strength and motivation to be my best self
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
I'm committed to being with you and won't give up on us
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Janee Bennett, Patrick Junior Chukwuemka Okogwu, Gareth Keane, Jessica Hannah Glynne, Jermaine Jackson, Krishane Murray, Lewis Shay Jankel
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@gaginka2792
π π β€ I simply ADOOORE this song! β€ π π
If you like this track, you'll also like:
1. Philip George & Anton Powers - Alone No More (Official Music Video)
2. Gang Red - Feeling Good (feat. Kenny Thompson)
3. WatermΓ€t & TAI - Frequency (Official Music Video
4. Ariana Grande - Into You (Tom Ferry Remix)
5. TKDJS - Don't Leave ft. AYER
6. LOLO ft. Giggs - Gangsters (XYconstant Remix)
7. Pascal Junior - Don't Slow Down (Original Mix)
8. Jay Sean - Ride It (Bentley Grey Remix)
9. The Magician - Together
10. Martin Solveig - Do It Right ft. Tkay Maidza
πππππ Enjoy guys! πππππ :))
@gaginka2792
Hey venoM π
The track list I've added is not a "pure" deep house list as I would say that:
Philip George & Anton Powers - Alone No More (Official Music Video) + WatermΓ€t & TAI - Frequency (Official Music Video) + Martin Solveig - Do It Right ft. Tkay Maidza = FUTURE house
The Magician - Together = FUTURE house/ nu disco
....but the rest is deephouse ππ f.e. = Jay Sean - Ride It (Bentley Grey Remix) = π PURE DEEP HOUSE π
Hope I helped you at least a little and If you want to know more massive songs, just check my youtube channel and my own playlist O:) ππ
Have an amazing day ! βΊππΈ
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Anyone here in 2024?
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From uruguay bro π
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Memories!
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!!!!
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Man 2013 - 2016 was a serious era for house music
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I agree
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2014 specifically
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Yeah, missed it.