Written in the Stars

Tinie Tempah, Eric Turner

About Written in the Stars

"Written in the Stars" is a song by English rapper Tinie Tempah featuring American singer Eric Turner. Unlike his two prior breakthrough singles which were produced by Labrinth, the track instead features production by iSHi. It was released in September 2010 through Parlophone, digitally on the iTunes Store. It serves as the third official single from his debut album Disc-Overy. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Tinie Tempah's second number-one single in the United Kingdom. The song was released as Tempah's debut U. S. single, and has peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track also marks Tinie's first top 10 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40. "Written in the Stars" was used by Major League Baseball for their commercials relating to the 2011 Major League Baseball Postseason. It was also chosen by WWE as its theme song for WrestleMania XXVII. Recently, it was used as the introduction to the eighth season of the South Asian Softball League. Since the 2011–12 season, it has been used as the theme song for Sky Sports' coverage of Premier League football. Samples of "Written in the Stars" can be heard in promos used for the USA Network sports-drama Necessary Roughness. The song was chosen as Miss USA 2011 Evening Gown Competition's background music. The New York Giants used the song as their entrance song in Super Bowl XLVI on 5 February 2012. It was also used in the closing ceremony of the London Olympic Games in August 2012. In May 2016, Tempah performed the song live in Wembley Stadium before the FA Cup final. 


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2012
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Oh written in the stars
A million miles away
A message to the mane
Oh
Seasons come and go
But I will never change
And I'm on my way

Let's go
Yeah
You're listening now
They say they ain't heard nothing like this in a while
That's why they play my song on so many different dials
'Cause I got more fuckin' hits than a disciplined child
When they see me everybody brrap's, brraps
Man I'm like a young gun fully black Barrack
I cried tear drops over the massive attack
I only make hits like I work with a racket and bat
Look at my jacket and hat
So damn berserk
So down to earth
I'm bringing gravity back
Adopted by the major I want my family back
People work hard just to get all their salary taxed
Look I'm just a writer from the ghetto like Malory Blackman
Where the hells all the sanity at, damn
I used to be the kid that no one cared about
That's why you have to keep screaming 'til they hear you out

Oh written in the stars
A million miles away
A message to the mane
Oh
Seasons come and go
But I will never change
And I'm on my way

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!

Yeah, I needed a change
When we ate we never took because we needed a change
I needed a break
For a sec' I even gave up believing and praying
I even done illegal stuff and was leaded astray
They say the money is the root to the evilest ways
But have you ever been so hungry that it keeps you awake
Mate, now my hunger would leave them amazed
Great, it feels like a long time coming, fam'
Since the day I thought of that cunning plan
One day I had a dream I tried to chase it
But I wasn't going nowhere, running man!
I knew that maybe someday I would understand
Trying to turn a tenner to a hundred grand
Everyone's a kid that no-one cares about
You just have to keep screaming 'til they hear you out

Oh written in the stars
A million miles away
A message to the mane
Oh
Seasons come and go
But I will never change
And I'm on my way

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!

Oh seasons come and go
But I will never change
And I'm on my way

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Eric Turner

Eric Turner is an American singer-songwriter who currently resides in Sweden. He is the lead singer in the band Street Fighting Man and also a music teacher. more »

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Written by: CHARLIE BERNARDO, ESHRAQUE MUGHAL, PATRICK OKOGWU, TINIE TEMPAH, ERIC TURNER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Elements
"Written in the Stars" is a single from British rapper Tinie Tempah's debut studio album, "Disc-Overy." - American singer Eric Turner is featured on the track, providing vocals for the chorus.
Chart Performance
The song achieved tremendous success, peaking at number one on the UK Singles Chart. - It also performed exceptionally well internationally, reaching the top 10 in many countries, including number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Production
The song was released on 19 September 2010 by Parlophone Records. - It was produced by Swedish House Mafia's iSHi.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Alex & Liane and was shot in New York City. - The video has a space theme, reflecting the song's title, with the rapper seen under the city's lights.
Track Style
The song is essentially a rap track with elements of pop and hip-hop, featuring powerful, inspirational lyrics about overcoming obstacles for success.
Awards and Nominations
"Written in the Stars" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2011 Brit Awards.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used in a variety of media, including advertisements, television series, and sports games broadcasts. - It has also been covered by various musical artists and television contestants, showcasing its wide appeal and popularity.
Song Interpretation
"Written in the Stars" has been interpreted as Tinie Tempah's statement that his success was destined, reinforcing the message that his achievements are not by accident, but rather, they were written in the stars.
Collaborations
Tinie Tempah and Eric Turner have collaborated on multiple songs, and "Written in the Stars" was their first international hit.
Sales
The track has sold over a million digital copies in the US alone, attesting to its substantial commercial success.
Live Performances
Both Tinie Tempah and Eric Turner have performed "Written in the Stars" live on numerous occasions, including high-profile events such as the NBA All-Star Game introductions in 2011.

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