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.
Till I'm Gone
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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Packed my things, told the one I love
I'll be back one day (Wiz)
Through the fight, through the pain
Booked a flight, took a plane
Told her not to cry
I'll be back one day (Tinie)
So baby girl I'll be going 'til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone), yeah
I buy time in Switzerland (dun know)
I drive round in Monaco (uh-huh)
I shook hands with royalty (woo)
I make songs that monarchs know (uh-huh)
Ti ti ti la so fa? (yeah)
Mi mi mi ra do?
Call me Aloe Blacc (Blacc)
'cause I need that dollar yo (woo)
Hic-hic-hiccup
Blame it on the liquor
I came through like a stick up
Now I'm ballin' like a kick up
I be cutting off these bitches
like an episode of "Nip Tuck"
And yes I am the best man (yeah)
I'm so sorry bout the mix up
Come out and play, pour out another bottle
Let's do it all today and worry 'bout it all tomorrow
I do it for the thrill
You know I love the rush
And once you get me going I can never get enough (woo)
I grew tired of the same, then one night
Packed my things, told the one I love
I'll be back one day (one day)
Through the fight, through the pain
Booked a flight, took a plane
Told her not to cry
I'll be back one day (yeah, woo)
Uh, been dreaming this since I was young
So baby girl I'll be going 'til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone, uh-huh)
'Til I'm gone
But I wont be gone for too long
In Amsterdam, and Milan
Just came from Aussie tour
You'll never see this singer ppor
I'm the one like two plus three
M-m-m-minus four
Fe-fe-fe-fi-fo-fum
Every time that I climb a stalk
Yeah, yeah, I'm honest I landed in a rocket
With a crown inside my watch and silver peace sign on my bonnet
You don't need a thermometer to tell you who's the hottest
Ip dip do (yeah) muthafucker you are not it
Come out and play, pour out another bottle
Let's do it all today and worry 'bout it all tomorrow
I do it for the thrill
You know I love the rush
And once you get me going I can never get enough (woo)
I grew tired of the same, then one night
Packed my things, told the one I love
I'll be back one day
Through the fight, through the pain
Booked a flight, took a plane
Told her not to cry
I'll be back one day (yeah, woo)
Uh, been dreaming this since I was young
So baby girl I'll be going 'til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone, Wiz)
baby girl I'll be going 'til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (check this, let's go)
But I wont be gone for too long (ch'yeah)
Ok I'm in it, I'm in it to the finish
I keep them bottles coming like my card ain't got no limit
Got some friends that playing football
And some friends that playing cricket
And a mistress that is fine like a fucking parking ticket
I said I'm in it, I'm in it 'til the finish
I keep them bottles coming 'til there ain't nothing in it
I'm like Mario on mushrooms
I'm like Popeye on some spinach
We gon' keep it coming 'til I no speaka no English, ah
I grew tired of the same, then one night
Packed my things, told the one I love
I'll be back one day (yes)
Through the fight, through the pain
Booked a flight, took a plane
Told her not to cry
I'll be back one day (one day)
Uh, been dreaming this since I was young
So baby girl I'll be going 'til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone (gone)
'Til I'm gone
But I wont be gone for too long (woo)
But I wont be gone for too long
But I wont be gone for too long
The song "Till I'm Gone" by Tinie Tempah featuring Wiz Khalifa is about the difficulties of pursuing success and dreaming big. The song tells of a man who leaves the one he loves behind to follow his dreams and fight for what he wants. The lyrics talk about the determination that the man has in pursuing his goals, despite the pain and hardship he may encounter along the way.
The first verse talks about the man's departure and how he left his loved one behind. He is determined to keep going and fighting for his dreams. The chorus emphasizes this determination and what he is willing to do to achieve his goals. The following verses talk about the success he has achieved and how he has become famous and wealthy. The lyrics suggest that nothing can stop him from achieving his dreams.
The song's overall message is about never giving up on your dreams, even when times are tough. It encourages people to be determined and to work tirelessly towards their goals, no matter what obstacles may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
I grew tired of the same, then one night
The singer got bored of their monotonous routine and decided to shake things up one day.
Packed my things, told the one I love
The singer informed their significant other that they were leaving for a while.
I'll be back one day (Wiz)
The singer promised to return to their loved one at some point in the future.
Through the fight, through the pain
The artist is willing to endure hardships and struggles to achieve their dreams.
Booked a flight, took a plane
The artist made travel arrangements to pursue their aspirations.
Told her not to cry
The singer reassured their partner that everything would be alright, despite their departure.
I'll be back one day (Tinie)
The singer reiterated their promise to return to their loved one in the future.
Uh, been dreaming this since I was young
The artist has held onto their aspirations for a long time, since their youth.
So baby girl I'll be going 'til I'm gone (gone)
The artist intends to pursue their goals with relentless determination until they have achieved them.
'Til I'm gone (gone)
The artist is fully committed to achieving their dreams, even if it takes a long time.
'Til I'm gone (gone), yeah
The singer is motivated and determined to succeed, no matter how long it takes.
I buy time in Switzerland (dun know)
The artist spends time in Switzerland, a country known for its luxury lifestyle and expensive resorts.
I drive round in Monaco (uh-huh)
The singer drives around in Monaco, a small sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, known for its lavish lifestyle.
I shook hands with royalty (woo)
The singer has met members of the royal family, implying their success and fame.
I make songs that monarchs know (uh-huh)
The singer's music is known and appreciated even by high-profile figures such as monarchs.
Ti ti ti la so fa? (yeah)
A reference to the solfège system used in music education, implying the artist's familiarity with music theory.
Mi mi mi ra do?
Another reference to the solfège system, further emphasizing the artist's musical knowledge.
Call me Aloe Blacc (Blacc)
The singer compares themselves to Aloe Blacc, a successful musician known for his hit song 'I Need a Dollar'.
'cause I need that dollar yo (woo)
The singer is driven by a desire for success and financial gain, similar to Aloe Blacc's message in his hit song.
Hic-hic-hiccup
A hiccup is a brief interruption, possibly implying that the artist has encountered setbacks or difficulties in their journey to success.
Blame it on the liquor
The artist is suggesting that alcohol may have played a role in their hiccup or previous setback.
I came through like a stick up
The artist successfully overcame their previous difficulty, like a robber successfully completing a stick-up.
Now I'm ballin' like a kick up
The singer has achieved success and is now living a lavish lifestyle, possibly implying that they are 'kickin it up'.
I be cutting off these bitches
The artist is ending relationships with women who are not loyal or genuine.
like an episode of "Nip Tuck"
A reference to a TV show about cosmetic surgery, implying that the singer is 'cutting off' unsatisfactory relationships much like a surgeon would 'cut' off an unwanted piece of flesh.
And yes I am the best man (yeah)
The singer is confident in their abilities and believes that they are the best at what they do.
I'm so sorry bout the mix up
The singer apologizes for any confusion or misunderstandings they may have caused.
Come out and play, pour out another bottle
The artist is encouraging their listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves.
Let's do it all today and worry 'bout it all tomorrow
The artist is advocating for enjoying the moment and worrying about the consequences later.
I do it for the thrill
The singer is motivated by excitement and adrenaline.
You know I love the rush
The singer enjoys the thrill of taking risks and pushing boundaries.
And once you get me going I can never get enough (woo)
The artist enjoys pushing themselves to their limits and can never get enough of the exhilaration it brings.
But I wont be gone for too long
The artist has a strong commitment to their loved one and will not be away for an extended period of time.
In Amsterdam, and Milan
The artist has traveled to several major cities to pursue their dreams.
Just came from Aussie tour
The singer has recently completed a tour in Australia, further emphasizing their success and fame.
You'll never see this singer poor
The artist is successful and wealthy, and unlikely to experience poverty.
I'm the one like two plus three
The singer is confident in their abilities and brand, implying they are the 'number one' in their field.
M-m-m-minus four
A reference to subtracting four from five, implying that the singer is even greater than 'one'.
Fe-fe-fe-fi-fo-fum
A reference to the English folklore tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', where the giant utters this phrase. Possibly implying the singer's stature, success, or influence.
Every time that I climb a stalk
A further reference to 'Jack and the Beanstalk', once again emphasizing the artist's ascent to success.
Yeah, yeah, I'm honest I landed in a rocket
The artist's success is so great that they feel like they ascended to it in a rocket ship.
With a crown inside my watch and silver peace sign on my bonnet
The singer has luxurious accessories, such as a watch with a crown design and a car with a peace sign on it, further emphasizing their wealth and status.
You don't need a thermometer to tell you who's the hottest
The singer's success and popularity are so great that it is obvious they are the 'hottest' in their field.
Ip dip do (yeah) muthafucker you are not it
A childish taunt used to imply that the target of the insult is not the 'best' or the one in charge. The artist is asserting their dominance and status.
Ok I'm in it, I'm in it to the finish
The artist is committed to achieving their goals, no matter what it takes.
I keep them bottles coming like my card ain't got no limit
The artist is living a luxurious and lavish lifestyle and has no problem spending money.
Got some friends that playing football
The singer has friends who play football, possibly suggesting that the singer is involved in sports or athletic ventures.
And some friends that playing cricket
The artist has friends who play cricket, further emphasizing their involvement in sports.
And a mistress that is fine like a fucking parking ticket
The singer has an attractive and desirable mistress.
I said I'm in it, I'm in it 'til the finish
The singer is reiterating their commitment to achieving their goals, no matter how challenging it may be.
I keep them bottles coming 'til there ain't nothing in it
The singer continues to live a lavish lifestyle and spend money until they have nothing left to spend.
I'm like Mario on mushrooms
A reference to the character Mario, who gains superpowers when he eats mushrooms. The artist is implying that they have increased abilities and are unstoppable in their pursuit of success.
I'm like Popeye on some spinach
A reference to Popeye, who gains superhuman strength when he eats spinach. The artist is further emphasizing their strength and ability to succeed.
We gon' keep it coming 'til I no speaka no English, ah
The singer is suggesting that they will continue to pursue success until they are unable to communicate effectively due to language barriers.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Patrick Chukwuemka Junior Okogwu, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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