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.
Wonderman
Tinie Tempah Lyrics
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The forces of evil can never destroy
The power of the Wonderman
And though the most formidable journey lies ahead
Only one will prevail
Wonder, Wonder, Wonderman
These haters couldn't get to where I am with a full tank of petrol, uh
What kinda person should you be when wanna make people accept you, uh
What does it really mean when you dream of being famous and successful
When you were born to be special,
Uh yeah and I went from the kid in class
Text some radio DJs so they could bring me up
To the young rapper everybody's ringing up
Got em looking for a sprinkle of that pixie dust
Mad thoughts in my head when its blowin' up
Like, are you really big enough?
I traded friends for fans, cement for sand
Raise your hand the Wonderman
See the bright lights shine in your face
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Are you you
Are you you, the Wonderman
Bored of being nameless
Bored of feeling awkward
When you walk up in the mall
And cant afford a pair of trainers
Imagine when it changes
Imagine satisfaction when you make it
Its more than being famous
More then the applause and more than any form of status
More than the performances in 20 foreign places
Benidorm, Vegas, many more praises
Amen hallelujah 'Tinie look what's happened to ya?
Yeah they love that attitude brand new and improved, yeah
And when the fans start grabbing you
Show gratitude with a little brag or two
Amen, hallelujah Tinie look what's happened to ya
Who can say they ran through all the obstacles I ran, look
I traded friends for fans, cement for sand
Raise your hand, the Wonderman
See the bright lights shine in your face
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Are you you
Are you you, the Wonderman
Come on come on the stars are where you belong
Come on come on follow your heart is gonna take you home
Come on come on the stars are where you belong
There's no turning back from here
See the bright lights shine in your face
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Are you you
Are you you, the Wonderman
From this day on the world will never be the same
The song "Wonderman" by Tinie Tempah speaks of the power of the titular character who is invincible against the forces of evil. The song begins with a description of the might of the Wonderman, whose power is so great that no evil can ever destroy him. The Wonderman is a symbol of strength and resilience, and though the journey ahead is difficult, only the wonderman can overcome these obstacles. The chorus repeats the words "Wonder, Wonder, Wonderman", affirming the powerful and invincible nature of the character.
The verses of the song delve into the personal journey of Tinie Tempah as he recounts the challenges he faced on his own path to success. The lyrics speak of the difficulties of being a young rapper, trying to be accepted, and dreaming of fame and success. He also describes the sacrifices he had to make in terms of losing some friends but gaining more fans. The song also addresses the fact that success comes with more than just fame and fortune, but rather a sense of satisfaction from having accomplished great things.
In summary, the song Wonderman is both a celebration of personal strength and a tribute to those who are able to overcome obstacles on their path to success.
Line by Line Meaning
The strong, the mighty
The powerful and fearless
The forces of evil can never destroy
Evil can never defeat them
The power of the Wonderman
The strength and ability of the Wonderman
And though the most formidable journey lies ahead
Even though there will be many challenges ahead
Only one will prevail
Only one will come out victorious
Wonder, Wonder, Wonderman
The Wonderman is amazing and awe-inspiring
These haters couldn't get to where I am with a full tank of petrol, uh
Critics and enemies cannot bring down the singer's success
My uncle used to drink a can of kestrel when life got stressful, uh
Speaker reflects on past family experiences
What kinda person should you be when wanna make people accept you, uh
Questioning what it takes to win approval and support
What does it really mean when you dream of being famous and successful
Thinking about the meaning of fame and success
When you were born to be special,
Recognition of one's unique talents and abilities
Uh yeah and I went from the kid in class
Reflecting on a journey from ordinary to extraordinary
Text some radio DJs so they could bring me up
Using determination and creativity to achieve success
To the young rapper everybody's ringing up
Achieving widespread recognition and popularity
Got em looking for a sprinkle of that pixie dust
People want to know the singer's secret to success
Mad thoughts in my head when its blowin' up
Fearing the unknown when success comes
Like, are you really big enough?
Questioning their own strength and abilities
I traded friends for fans, cement for sand
Sacrificing personal relationships and stability for fame
Raise your hand the Wonderman
Acknowledgment of the singer's own greatness
See the bright lights shine in your face
The glamour and excitement of fame
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
Hoping to use their abilities and power to achieve success
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Recognizing one's own potential and importance
Bored of being nameless
Feeling unnoticed and unimportant
Bored of feeling awkward
Feeling uncomfortable in one's own skin
When you walk up in the mall
Reflecting on everyday experiences as an unknown person
And cant afford a pair of trainers
Personal struggles with poverty and lack of resources
Imagine when it changes
Dreams of a better future
Imagine satisfaction when you make it
Anticipating the joy of achieving success
Its more than being famous
Recognizing that success is not just about fame
More then the applause and more than any form of status
Success means more than just external validation
Benidorm, Vegas, many more praises
Recognition of the many places and people who appreciate the singer
Amen hallelujah 'Tinie look what's happened to ya?
Amazement at the artist's own success
Yeah they love that attitude brand new and improved, yeah
Recognition of the artist's changed and improved attitude
And when the fans start grabbing you
Acknowledgment of the adoration and attention of fans
Show gratitude with a little brag or two
Celebrating one's success without being too boastful
Who can say they ran through all the obstacles I ran, look
Proving one's own strength and resilience against adversity
Come on come on the stars are where you belong
Encouragement to embrace one's true potential
Come on come on follow your heart is gonna take you home
Trusting one's own intuition and passions to guide them
There's no turning back from here
Once success is achieved, there is no going back to how things were before
From this day on the world will never be the same
Success alters one's own life and the lives of those around them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARC WILLIAMS, PATRICK OKOGWU, TIMOTHY MCKENZIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Evarcampbell
The strong, the mighty
The forces of evil can never destroy
The power of the Wonderman
And though the most formidable journey lies ahead
Only one will prevail
Wonder, Wonder, Wonderman
These haters couldn't get to where I am with a full tank of petrol, uh
My uncle used to drink a can of kestrel when life got stressful, uh
What kinda person should you be when wanna make people accept you, uh
What does it really mean when you dream of being famous and successful
When you were born to be special,
Uh yeah and I went from the kid in class
Text some radio DJs so they could bring me up
To the young rapper everybody's ringing up
Got em looking for a sprinkle of that pixie dust
Mad thoughts in my head when its blowin' up
Like, are you really big enough?
I traded friends for fans, cement for sand
Raise your hand the Wonderman
See the bright lights shine in your face
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Are you you
Are you you, the Wonderman
Bored of being nameless
Bored of feeling awkward
When you walk up in the mall
And cant afford a pair of trainers
Imagine when it changes
Imagine satisfaction when you make it
Its more than being famous
More then the applause and more than any form of status
More than the performances in 20 foreign places
Benidorm, Vegas, many more praises
Amen hallelujah 'Tinie look what's happened to ya?
Yeah they love that attitude brand new and improved, yeah
And when the fans start grabbing you
Show gratitude with a little brag or two
Amen, hallelujah Tinie look what's happened to ya
Who can say they ran through all the obstacles I ran, look
I traded friends for fans, cement for sand
Raise your hand, the Wonderman
See the bright lights shine in your face
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Are you you
Are you you, the Wonderman
Come on come on the stars are where you belong
Come on come on follow your heart is gonna take you home
Come on come on the stars are where you belong
There's no turning back from here
See the bright lights shine in your face
I'm counting on you to take it all away (the Wonderman)
I saw the chosen one they're calling your name
Are you you
Are you you, the Wonderman
From this day on the world will never be the same
@mrjawbones360
Still one of the greatest and most under-rated songs ever.
@thomasmccormick6891
To right
@jennycurrie5336
mrjawbones360 kioooiiuy
@jennycurrie5336
mrjawbones360
@lahmacunkebab7473
mrjawbones360 true
@Kayotesden
I was just thinking how underrated this song is.
@edwardlucas3340
One of the most underrated songs ever. The lyrics are so profound for me and Ellie's voice always touches my soul in a very peculiar way.
@G.Eduardo.L.
You're right folk, this just hits different!
@extremeebike
Disc-covery- one of the most underated albums ever. So many bangers on it and some great collaborations
@ericwilson6994
254 BLACK HIGH BLACK MOST HIGH MOST HIGH'S BROTHER BLACK THE BLEEP UP BACK UP! FAITH IN GOD THE BLACK HIGH!