Not Letting Go
Tinie Tempah, Jess Glynne
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Yes, ah, yo Yeah, ready for the summer, girl, your hair look killer See your batty getting bigger but your waist looks slimmer And I hope I'm still with you when your hair get thinner I ain't gotta work it out, I know I'm on to a winner And I love it when I see you sing a song in the mirror When you play your favourite records where there ain't no filler Chicky-cha chicky-chicky-cha, Sade, J Dilla Now I'm on the right track, went from a train to a limo Now we on the right track (right track), yeah (right track) Used to know me back in college, now I got it like that Could've gotten sidetracked, now I'm back on my feet If I hadn't achieved, would you pack up and leave? Now you're scratchin' on me like we're Adam and Eve Playing remix to Ignition in the back of the Jeep, ah She like the hook but she don't know the verse She know I love her even if I never say the words You were something I can't replace You made my heart work (aha) You make me stronger (aha) I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go You were something I can't replace You made my heart work (aha) You make me stronger (aha) I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Oh-oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh oh oh, go-oh-oh oh oh I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Oh-oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh oh oh, go-oh-oh oh oh I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Yeah, yeah Livin' in a bubble, we ain't struggling in life Ready for your trouble and a couple of fights Why don't you stay over here and keep me up in the night And when you're comin' in here, I'll do it just like you like Girl I'm ready for your lovin', girl I keep on falling You my lucky number that I keep on calling Wanna never let me go, she said she fed up of tourin' Because I kiss her in the night and I then leave in the mornin' I tell her one, already know she the one She 22, we in Le Fontainebleau And when she free, you know she call on me And then I make her take it off and pull it all on me Playin' in the sheets, don't sleep tonight Playin' R. Kelly, I Believe I Can Fly, yeah She like the hook but she don't know the verse She know I love her even if I never say the words You were something I can't replace You made my heart work (aha) You make me stronger (aha) I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go You were something I can't replace You made my heart work (aha) You make me stronger (aha) I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Oh-oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh oh oh, go-oh-oh oh oh I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Oh-oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh oh oh (No I don't wanna let you go) Go-oh-oh oh oh I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Yo, oi my size, I see you're quite shy Guess I'm a sucker for those nice eyes I ain't in it for the money or the fame I'm the one that all the honeys couldn't tame, yo I changed Oh no, you make my heart work You make me stronger You know I changed This thing we have It can't be bought or sold, now You were something I can't replace (yeah) You made my heart work (aha) You make me stronger (makin' me strong) I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go You were something I can't replace You made my heart work (aha) You make me stronger I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go Oh-oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh oh oh (no I don't wanna let you go), go-oh-oh oh oh I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go (you already know) Oh-oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh oh oh (No I don't wanna let you go) Go-oh-oh oh oh (no I don't wanna let you go) I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
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Written by: Gareth Keane, Janee Bennett, Jermaine Jackson, Jessica Glynn, Krishane Murray, Lewis Jankel, Patrick Okogwu
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Not Letting Go" was released on June 19, 2015, as part of Tinie Tempah's third studio album.
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ProductionThe track was produced by talented British music producer, Bless Beats.
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ChartsOn July 5, 2015, the song peaked at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Tinie Tempah's sixth number-one single in the UK.
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Song FeaturesThe track features renowned British singer and songwriter Jess Glynne, who lent her soulful vocals to the chorus.
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InspirationTinie Tempah stated in interviews that the song is about a relationship that he was in – it expresses his feelings of not wanting to let go of that relationship.
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Song Length"Not Letting Go" runs for a total of 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Not Letting Go" was filmed in and around Barbican Estate in London, showcasing the city's vibrant culture and street life.
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Genre"Not Letting Go" is a Hip-Hop and R&B song with influences of UK Garage, a music genre that originated in England in the early '90s.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics were co-written by Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne, with the latter providing the catchy hook for the song.
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Certification"Not Letting Go" was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), indicating it sold over 600,000 units in the UK alone.
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Popular CultureTinie Tempah performed "Not Letting Go" live at several music festivals and it became a popular track on radio stations.
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CollaborationsThis track marked the first collaboration between Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne, a pairing which garnered a favourable response from fans and critics alike.
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Theme"Not Letting Go" is a love song that combines playful verses with a heartfelt chorus, reflecting the dual nature of many relationships.
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SalesThe song was a commercial success, selling thousands of copies worldwide and cementing Tinie Tempah's status as one of the UK's leading hip-hop artists.
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