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.

Witch Doctor -
Tinie Tempah Lyrics

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I ain't tryna wake up to your voodoo in the morning so
Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman
Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman

She say she wanna get up on that rapper shit
Popping bottles stuffing money under mattresses
She been on that tour bus since I picked her up at Hammersmith
Her arse so round I thought it had to be a camera trick

Where you going in them Izzy Marants
Hop on a train come and chill with me and Dizzee in France
Hop on a plane you can come to any city you want
I got the fame you could be on Necole Bitchie tomorrow
Couldn’t never love a lippy yat
But she got me acting like a pussy for that kitty cat
Reverse cowgirl reverse piggy back
I thought you said your hose was mine come and gimme that

I ain't tryna wake up to your voodoo in the morning so
Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor witch doctor
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor woman
Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman

She said she wanna get in on that rapper shit
She wanna polish the awards up in my cabinet
She a ten she defy the law of averages
Thought she Catholic but that Rihanna tat in Arabic
Where you going in that pretty Givenchy Dress
I’ll intro you to Westwood buy you Vivienne’s garms
The alcohol that she ingests just hope her liver ain’t harmed
I bring her flowers but she says she want a stickier plant
From trips on a bus now she’s on a trip and a buzz
When lighting strikes wonder if God is taking pictures of us
We finally made it on our own through all the hicks and the cups
Maybe some magic came and cured this fucking sickness in us

I ain't tryna wake up to your voodoo in the morning so
Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman (Keep it running)

From not giving a fuck
Now she’s in here giving a fuck
I made her feel like Lewis Hamilton was picking her up
Don’t even mind the other groupies and the strippers and stuff
No time to waste might as well face it you’re addicted to love
Cause I am sick
What you prescribing
Give me a fix
Sip on a cocktail of lots of shit we shouldn’t mix (Ugh)

Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman (Yeah)
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor witch doctor
Witch doctor woman
Witch doctor woman

Witch doctor woman
Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tinie Tempah's song "Witch Doctor" depict a narrative about a woman who is enamored with the rapper lifestyle and the fame it brings. The singer is approached by this woman who wants to be a part of the rapper scene, popping bottles and living a luxurious lifestyle. The lyrics mention her desire to be associated with famous bloggers and magazines, indicating that she is seeking validation and recognition in the industry.

The song also expresses the singer's conflicting feelings towards this woman. He acknowledges her physical attractiveness, with her round "arse" being compared to a camera trick, but he also recognizes the superficial nature of their relationship. He mentions acting like a "pussy" for her attention, highlighting his vulnerability and desperation for her affection.

The lyrics also touch on the hardships and struggles they have faced together, overcoming obstacles and pitfalls in their journey. There is a sense of ambiguity regarding their connection, with the suggestion that some sort of "magic" has actually been the driving force behind their relationship.

Overall, the song presents a complex and somewhat dysfunctional relationship. It explores themes of superficiality, fame, and the desire for love and validation in the context of the rapper lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

I ain't tryna wake up to your voodoo in the morning so
I don't want to be subjected to your manipulative tactics early in the day

Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman
Greetings, you are the enchanting and deceptive woman

She say she wanna get up on that rapper shit
She claims she desires to be involved in the lifestyle of a rapper

Popping bottles stuffing money under mattresses
She indulges in lavish spending and hides excessive amounts of money

She been on that tour bus since I picked her up at Hammersmith
She has been accompanying me on tour since I met her in Hammersmith

Her arse so round I thought it had to be a camera trick
Her buttocks are so shapely that I couldn't believe they were real

Where you going in them Izzy Marants
What is your destination while wearing those fashionable Izzy Marant shoes

Hop on a train come and chill with me and Dizzee in France
Board a train and join me and Dizzee for a relaxing time in France

Hop on a plane you can come to any city you want
Board a plane and visit any city you desire

I got the fame you could be on Necole Bitchie tomorrow
I possess fame that can grant you exposure on a popular gossip website

Couldn’t never love a lippy yat
I could never truly love an argumentative woman

But she got me acting like a pussy for that kitty cat
However, she has me behaving like a weak man just to please her

Reverse cowgirl reverse piggy back
Engaging in sexual positions like reverse cowgirl and reverse piggy back

I thought you said your hose was mine come and gimme that
I believed you claimed your body belonged to me, so come and give it to me

She said she wanna get in on that rapper shit
She expressed her desire to be involved in the lifestyle of a rapper

She wanna polish the awards up in my cabinet
She wants to showcase and take care of the awards in my collection

She a ten she defy the law of averages
She is exceptionally attractive, surpassing the expectations of others

Thought she Catholic but that Rihanna tat in Arabic
I assumed she was a follower of the Catholic faith, but she has a Rihanna tattoo in Arabic

Where you going in that pretty Givenchy Dress
What is your destination while wearing that beautiful Givenchy dress

I’ll intro you to Westwood buy you Vivienne’s garms
I will introduce you to Tim Westwood and purchase clothing from Vivienne Westwood for you

The alcohol that she ingests just hope her liver ain’t harmed
I hope that the excessive alcohol she consumes doesn't damage her liver

I bring her flowers but she says she want a stickier plant
I give her flowers, but she desires a more intoxicating substance

From trips on a bus now she’s on a trip and a buzz
From traveling on buses, she is now experiencing a state of euphoria and excitement

When lighting strikes wonder if God is taking pictures of us
During moments of intense excitement, I contemplate if God is capturing our images

We finally made it on our own through all the hicks and the cups
We have finally achieved success despite facing challenges and obstacles

Maybe some magic came and cured this fucking sickness in us
Perhaps some extraordinary force healed the deep-seated issues within us

From not giving a fuck
From not caring at all

Now she’s in here giving a fuck
Now she's emotionally invested and deeply cares

I made her feel like Lewis Hamilton was picking her up
I made her feel special, as if she was being picked up by a famous race car driver like Lewis Hamilton

Don’t even mind the other groupies and the strippers and stuff
She doesn't even care about the presence of other groupies and strippers

No time to waste might as well face it you’re addicted to love
There is no time to waste; let's accept the fact that you are addicted to love

Cause I am sick
Because I am mentally unwell

What you prescribing
What medication are you recommending

Give me a fix
Provide me with a solution or remedy

Sip on a cocktail of lots of shit we shouldn’t mix (Ugh)
Consuming a mixture of substances that should not be combined

Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman (Yeah)
Greetings, you are the enchanting and deceptive woman

Witch doctor woman
You possess the qualities of a witch doctor, manipulating and tricking others

Witch doctor witch doctor
You are skilled in the art of witchcraft and manipulation

Witch doctor woman
You possess the qualities of a witch doctor, manipulating and tricking others

Good afternoon it's witch doctor woman
Greetings, you are the enchanting and deceptive woman

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, CANDICE PILLAY, PATRICK JUNIOR CHUKWUEMKA OKOGWU, DWAYNE ALLEN ABERNATHY

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