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.

So Addicted
Tinie Tempah Lyrics

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Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way (Bei Maejor!)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way (Boi1da)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way (Tinie!)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way (let's go)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way (yeah)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way (let's go)

Round of applause baby you should take a bow
Why don't you soak it up just like a paper towel
I travel round the world I never stay in town
You never kick a fuss you never make a sound
Cause of my situation it's hard to take you out
That's why you put more oil in when I lay you down
And I'm cheeky but you never stop me
And they say if you're gonna do it then you should do it properly
Baby you my superstition you be doing things to me that ain't even in your tradition
And you're always playing your position
You pick what happens next baby it's your decision

I'm so addicted to your loving and I need a fix yeah
A'time we get a moment I'm on it
A'time we get a moment I'm on it
A' second I be thinking 'bout you
Yeah I be thinking 'bout you
A'time we get a moment I'm on it
Yeah yeah shawty got me like
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way

Yeah there's only two ways this is gonna go
You're either gonna end up with me or you're gonna go
And I ain't tryna leave you feeling insecure and vulnerable
So I ain't gonna front or hide the feelings that I wanna show
You got me acting kinda different with ya
I must admit I'm kinda spitting with ya
And everytime you come to mine and start killing shit up
I can maybe wind up see me living with ya
You know you got a winner when your mother the spitting image of your mother's younger pictures
You ain't never round no other nigga
You a bad chick ain't nobody fucking with ya

I'm so addicted to your loving and I need a fix yeah
A'time we get I'm on it
A'time we get I'm on it
A' second I be thinking 'bout you
Yeah I be thinking 'bout you
A'time we get I want it
Yeah yeah shawty got me like
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way

Yo you're like a drug you're the one I feened on
When I need a shoulder baby you're the one I leaned on
Yeah you yeah you
And every time I need a fix girl you're like a pill
You know how to make me feel better cause you're I'll
Yeah you yeah you

I'm so addicted to your loving and I need a fix yeah
A'time we get I'm on it
A'time we get I'm on it
A' second I be thinking 'bout you
Yeah I be thinking 'bout you
A'time we get I want it
Yeah yeah shawty got me like
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way

Way oh way oh way oh way oh way
Way oh way oh way oh way oh way

Overall Meaning

The song So Addicted by Tinie Tempah Feat. Bei Maejor is a love song about the singer's addiction to his lover. The song begins with a repetitive chant of "way oh way oh way" before launching into the first verse. The first verse focuses on the singer's admiration for his lover's ability to stay quiet and composed despite his tumultuous lifestyle and the fact that he cannot take her out as much as he would like due to his situation. The pre-chorus emphasizes the singer's infatuation with his lover, stating that he is addicted to her love and needs a fix. The chorus repeats the same sentiment, with the singer declaring that he is always on it whenever he gets a moment with his lover.

The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings for his lover, admitting that he sees a future with her and that he is willing to be vulnerable and show her his true feelings. He praises her for being a "bad chick" that nobody else can compare to. The pre-chorus and chorus are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's addiction to his lover's love.

Overall, the song portrays the singer's devotion and addiction to his lover, admiring her quiet strength and expressing his desire for a future with her.

Line by Line Meaning

Round of applause baby you should take a bow
You should be proud of yourself and receive recognition.

Why don't you soak it up just like a paper towel
Absorb the recognition and enjoy the moment.

I travel round the world I never stay in town
I am always on the move and can't stay in one place for too long.

You never kick a fuss you never make a sound
You never complain or make a disturbance.

Cause of my situation it's hard to take you out
Because of my lifestyle, it is difficult to go out with you.

That's why you put more oil in when I lay you down
You make extra effort to please me in intimate situations.

And I'm cheeky but you never stop me
I am playful and mischievous, but you don't discourage me.

And they say if you're gonna do it then you should do it properly
If you're going to do something, do it well and thoroughly.

Baby you my superstition you be doing things to me that ain't even in your tradition
You are special to me and you do things to me that are not typical in your culture or upbringing.

And you're always playing your position
You always know your place in the relationship and understand your role.

You pick what happens next baby it's your decision
You have a say in what happens next, it's up to you to decide.

I'm so addicted to your loving and I need a fix yeah
I am deeply in love with you and I crave your love and affection.

A'time we get a moment I'm on it
Whenever we have a chance to be together, I will take it.

A' second I be thinking 'bout you
My mind is always on you.

Yeah I be thinking 'bout you
I can't stop thinking about you.

Yeah yeah shawty got me like
You have me feeling captivated and mesmerized.

Yeah there's only two ways this is gonna go
There are only two possible outcomes for our relationship.

You're either gonna end up with me or you're gonna go
You will either be in a relationship with me or not at all.

And I ain't tryna leave you feeling insecure and vulnerable
I don't want to make you feel unsure or exposed.

So I ain't gonna front or hide the feelings that I wanna show
I won't pretend or conceal my true feelings towards you.

You got me acting kinda different with ya
Being with you brings out a different side of me.

I must admit I'm kinda spitting with ya
I am talking to you differently and more openly.

And everytime you come to mine and start killing shit up
Whenever you come over and create excitement and joy.

I can maybe wind up see me living with ya
I can possibly see myself living with you in the future.

You know you got a winner when your mother the spitting image of your mother's younger pictures
You know you have a great catch when your mother looks just like her younger self.

You ain't never round no other nigga
You don't spend time with any other guys.

You a bad chick ain't nobody fucking with ya
You are a confident and strong woman that no one can compete with.

Yo you're like a drug you're the one I feened on
You are addictive and irresistible to me.

When I need a shoulder baby you're the one I leaned on
When I need someone to lean on, you are always there for me.

And every time I need a fix girl you're like a pill
Whenever I need your love and attention, it's like taking a medicine that makes me feel better.

You know how to make me feel better cause you're I'll
You know how to make me feel better when I am feeling down or sick.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRANDON GREEN, MATTHEW SAMUELS, PATRICK OKOGWU

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