Champion
Chris Brown, Chipmunk
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Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people have to fight Some people give it up They wanna hold you back, tell ‘em pee off Whenever they say you can’t, take the T off I remember when they told me I couldn’t be famous Now my dream and reality is simultaneous And work your own way to the top If they put you on a pedestal they can take you off And there’s a higher level than the top You gotta make more, don’t do with what you got Yeah, so get it in go sunny Not everybody gets a second chance at getting money Or even getting lucky so you gotta feel The hunger in your tummy I’m always pushing myself to the limit Making sure I stay ahead You made me who I am, from the words you said Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people but not me I was born a champion Some people have to fight Some people give their lives Some people don’t believe I was born a champion But I was born a champion But I was born a champion This gon be the realest shit I ever wrote Off the record, no camera’s, forget a quote Some of my family doing good, most doing dope I from Virginia where they hang the n-ggas by rope I used to see my momma getting beat down! Is that the real definition of me now? I fell off, back on my feet now Headed to the sky, can’t even see down Award shows, I poured my heart out And people still steady trynna point my flaws out And I’d be lying if I said it ain’t get to me But I’m a champion, legend, history I’m always pushing myself to the limit Making sure I stay ahead You made me who I am, from the words you said Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people but not me I was born a champion Some people have to fight Some people give their lives Some people don’t believe I was born a champion But I was born a champion But I was born a champion Imagine you was the one, that couldn’t get a look in Couldn’t get a booking Couldn’t get a push in when you needed a shove Or your buttons they be pushing So now they tryna shush him It’s only you believing in you They turn you into a bastard than moment you rude Attitude a little out of tune But thats how champions move Yeah so go and get it in sunny Not everybody gets a second chance at getting money Or even getting lucky So you gotta feel the hunger in your tummy I’m always pushing myself to the limit Making sure I stay ahead You made me who I am, from the words you said Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people but not me I was born a champion Some people have to fight Some people give their lives Some people don’t believe I was born a champion But I was born a champion But I was born a champion No-one wants to help I guess you’re on your own Build a foundation with the bricks they throw In a black and white World, True colors show Change if you want, everybody grows Life’s like an ill, but try and get a hold Opinions ain't fact, take em and let em go You made me who I am from the words you said Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people but not me I was born a champion (champion) Some people have to fight Some people give their lives Some people don’t believe But I was born a champion Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people but not me I was born a champion (champion) Some people have to learn Some people wait there turn Some people but not me I was born a champion But I was born a champion
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Written by: ERIC BELLINGER, HARMONY SAMUELS, KEVIN MCCALL, CHRIS BROWN, ERIKA NURI, JAHMAAL FYFFE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Artist Involvement"Champion" is a song by British rapper Chipmunk featuring American R&B singer Chris Brown.
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Album InclusionThe song was released as the third single from Chipmunk's second album, "Transition" (2011).
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Chart Performance"Champion" is a successful hit, peaking at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. This is Chipmunk's second highest-charting single after "Oopsy Daisy" reached number one.
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Music Video ReleaseThe official music video for "Champion" was released on Chipmunk's YouTube channel in January 2011.
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Song ComposerThe song was written by Jahmaal Fyffe, Chris Brown, Harmony Samuels, Eric Bellinger, and Erika Nuri.
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Song's MessageBoth Chipmunk and Chris Brown used the song "Champion" to express their battles with adversity and becoming champions in their industry.
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Critic ResponsesThe song received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising its uplifting, motivational theme.
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International SuccessThe song also found success on the international music market. "Champion" saw a top ten placing in Scotland and Ireland as well.
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LengthThe radio and album version is 3:58, but the music video is slightly longer, at 4:15.
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ControversySome critics argued for not giving airplay because of Chris Brown's public issues; however, Chipmunk defended Brown, stating “If you’ve made a mistake and come out of it the other end, you deserve a second chance”.
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SalesThe song received a Gold certification in the UK for selling over 400,000 units.
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Music Video LocationThe music video was filmed in Miami, Florida and directed by Colin Tilley.
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AcknowledgementBoth Chipmunk and Brown have mentioned "Champion" as an important record in their respective careers due to its inspirational theme about overcoming challenges.
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Celebrity CameosThe music video also features cameo appearances by other music artists including Big Sean and Tyga.
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