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.

Postman Pat
Tinie Tempah Lyrics

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Ecco quà il postino Pat
E con lui c′è il suo gatto Jess
Gli uccelli stan cantando
Il sole sta nascendo
E Pat è pieno di felicità

Solo col furgone rosso se ne va
E tutti lo salutano con un sorriso

...se lui suona, bussa un pacco porterà...

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Tinie Tempah's "Postman Pat" describes the arrival of the beloved postman and his cat, Jess. The birds are singing and the sun is rising, setting the happy and positive tone for the rest of the song. The Italian lyrics, "Ecco quà il postino Pat," translate to "Here's the postman Pat," emphasizing the importance of his role in the community. The use of Jess, the cat, as a companion for Pat reinforces the theme of friendship and camaraderie that is present throughout the song.

The second verse of the song portrays Postman Pat as a respected member of the community, saluted by all with a smile as he makes his rounds in his iconic red van. The final line of the verse, "se lui suona, bussa un pacco porterà," translates to "if he rings, he'll bring a package," underscoring the reliability and importance of Postman Pat's duties. This line implies that Pat is not only delivering letters but parcels too, signaling that the community depends on him for more than just their daily correspondences.

Overall, "Postman Pat" is a joyful tribute to a character that many people grew up watching and cherishing. The lyrics serve to remind the listener of the important role that postal workers play in our communities, connecting us with each other and bringing us joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Ecco quà il postino Pat
Behold, here is Postman Pat

E con lui c′è il suo gatto Jess
And with him is his cat Jess

Gli uccelli stan cantando
The birds are singing

Il sole sta nascendo
The sun is rising

E Pat è pieno di felicità
And Pat is filled with happiness

Solo col furgone rosso se ne va
He only goes with his red van

E tutti lo salutano con un sorriso
And everyone greets him with a smile

...se lui suona, bussa un pacco porterà...
...if he rings, he'll bring a package...

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