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.
Witch Doctor
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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Good afternoon, this witch doctor woman
Yeah, she says she wanna get in on that rapper shit
Popping ball, stuffing money under mattresses
She been on that tour bus since I picked her up at hammersmith
Her ass so round I thought it had to be a candid chick
Hey, where you going in the?
Hop on the plane you can come to any city you want
I thought the fame?
Could've never loved a limpy ass
But she caught me acting like a pussy for that kitty cat
The first cowgirl, the first piggy back
I thought you said you ass was mine, come and give me that
Ain't tryna wake up till you ball away you go
Good afternoon, this witch doctor woman
She says she wanna get in on that rapper shit
She wanna polish what it was up in my cabinet
She a ten, she the finer lure of all advantages
In these lyrics from Tinie Tempah's song Witch Doctor, he describes his encounter with a witch doctor woman who wants to be a part of the rapper lifestyle. He mentions that she is interested in the world of popping bottles and stuffing money under mattresses. Tinie Tempah met her on a tour bus after picking her up at Hammersmith, and is impressed by the roundness of her behind. He invites her to come along on his travels, but emphasizes that he could never love someone who is only after fame and money.
The “witch doctor woman” that is mentioned in the lyrics seems to represent someone who is willing to use mystical or unconventional means to get what they desire. Tinie Tempah likely uses this imagery to criticize the music industry, which often promotes an unhealthy focus on fame and fortune over artistic quality. He suggests that someone who is only interested in these superficial aspects of the music industry is not worth pursuing a relationship with. This is emphasized by the repetition of the line “Ain't tryna wake up till you ball away you go,” which shows how he is unwilling to be tied down by someone who is not looking for a real connection.
Overall, the lyrics to Witch Doctor offer a commentary on the rap industry and the way that fame and fortune can corrupt people's values. Tinie Tempah presents himself as being above this kind of superficial behavior and looks for someone who is interested in a deeper connection. The use of the witch doctor imagery adds a touch of whimsy to the song while also highlighting the idea of using unconventional means to achieve one's goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't tryna wake up till you ball away you go
I don't want to wake up until you leave with all your wealth
Good afternoon, this witch doctor woman
Greetings, this woman who practices magic
Yeah, she says she wanna get in on that rapper shit
She wants to participate in the rap industry
Popping ball, stuffing money under mattresses
Spending money frivolously and hoarding cash
She been on that tour bus since I picked her up at hammersmith
She's been on the tour bus since I picked her up in Hammersmith
Her ass so round I thought it had to be a candid chick
Her buttocks are so plump that I assumed they were fake
Hey, where you going in the?
Hey, where are you headed?
Hop on the plane you can come to any city you want
Take a flight and go to any city you desire
I thought the fame?
I thought that's what you wanted, the fame?
Could've never loved a limpy ass
I could never love someone who lacks ambition
But she caught me acting like a pussy for that kitty cat
She caught me behaving weakly for a woman's attention
The first cowgirl, the first piggy back
The first position in sex and the first ride on someone's back
I thought you said you ass was mine, come and give me that
I thought you said I owned your body, come and have sex with me
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SpongePika
So underrated!!! These are the songs that would’ve kept him at the top of the game
@Spursfc11EPL
Love it!!!
@Divorceja
I like this track best.
@itsjustjazzxx1394
My dad has this song well loud in the car and with the windows open and rapping it is so enbarising but awsome that I have a cool dad
@BasedBoy-gf2on
Your dad is a O.G. (original gangsta).
@itsjustjazzxx1394
Awsome
@lordfear11
De Doctor is in!
With vim and vigor.
@conimex9928
oh god dota references everywhere
@Andreey2006
I want a track named Vengeful Spirit
@mcpussyliquor
tune!!!!!!!!!!!!