Chipmunk - 'Oopsy Daisy'
You've got to hand it to Chipmunk, there aren't many rappers who can stand out for having particularly strong self-confidence, in a field which is dominated by mirror-kissing loudmouths. Rappers are the only people in the world who, if history was run again from the start, would've invented a soft drink with their name on it before fire. And yet, there's something about this dapper chap's particular form of audacity which never really comes across like proper arrogance.
It's almost as if he is too well-mannered to be out-and-out cocky, and would never stoop to claiming to be the best rapper in the world ever, because that would be vulgar, and in any case, you already know it, right?
(. Best Bit: When he's in the ring of fire and she sings "destruction like fire all around you" and he points to the fire which is literally all around him. IT'S NOT JUST A METAPHOR!!)
For his latest, the Chipster is sad because he has been hurt by a girl. The way he gets this across is to play some contemplative piano, and to get a lady singer to sing "I'm a walking disaster" and "all I'll do is hurt you again", so he doesn't come across as being some emotionless thug who'd dump a girl for wearing the wrong shade of lipstick. It's HER FAULT, ACTUALLY.
There's a brilliant mis-heard lyric moment in the second verse. Chippy's pleading for calm, trying to have a rational conversation with his girl about his true feelings, which are very hurt, and what he says is this:
"See the fussing and fighting, lets not. Before I see red, lets stop."
Unfortunately, to these ears it sounds like this:
"See the fussing and fighting, lets not. Before I see red leicester", as if Chipmunk's worst nightmare is to get so angry that he begins to hallucinate cheese.
Naturally, once the idea is in your head, it won't come out, so now, even though the rest of the song is a reasonably balanced, tender and well-argued re-working of Britney's 'Oops I Did It Again' with the added perspective of the fella she did it again to...I'm stuck with my mental image of Chipmunk rubbing his teary eyes, to try and clear his vision of imaginary snacks.
It's crackers! What a pickle! Baked Potato! etc etc
Download: October 4th
CD Released: October 5th
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(Fraser McAlpine)
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At 2nd Oct 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:I was surprised how much I liked this song. Good little number.
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At 2nd Oct 2009, keithfusco wrote:Ditto, Liam.
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At 2nd Oct 2009, Ss994 wrote:The "red leicester" bit is so unfortunately true!
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At 2nd Oct 2009, spirit wrote:I am seeing Chipmunk supporting Tinchy Stryder on Monday night .
Should be an interesting night .
This will be another hit for Chip .
Good chorus hook .
The album I am CHIPMUNK is released October 12th .
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At 2nd Oct 2009, spirit wrote:TRIVIA CORNER :
Chipmunk's real name is Jamal Fyffe !
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At 3rd Oct 2009, thranjax wrote:Oopsy Daisy.
As one who will be watching a great deal of In the Night Garden.. in the years to come, I thank Chipmunk for this stirring theme tune to my increasing insanity.
Thranjax
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At 3rd Oct 2009, Daniel wrote:Yep! Very good song!
I don't like the new trend to reference 808's in songs now though. Just because everyone knows what it is these days!
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At 5th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:In a couple of hours , I will be seeing Chipmunk live in concert , supporting Tinchy Stryder .
After hearing his version today of Oopsy Daisy in the Radio 1 Live Lounge , my level of excitement is building nicely.
Good luck Chip !
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At 5th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:I must say the :
"I'm a walking disaster " , chorus hook , is a real pop moment of brilliance . Love it !
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At 5th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:chip has just informed the crowd that oop sy daisy is currently number 1 on the i tunes chart ! It went down a storm , with everyone singing along .
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At 6th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:Come on Chip munk , you have got to hold the Saturdays from Number 1 !!!!
I can tell this is gonna be a really close battle , but in my opinion "Oopsy Daisy " is a better song than "Forever is over ."
Let the battle commence !!
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At 8th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:CHIPMUNK V THE SATURDAYS
A battle for number 1 , coming to all good radios , this Sunday !
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At 11th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:Oopsy Daisy is number 1 !
Well done Chip .
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At 12th Oct 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:5 comments in a row Spirit. New record?
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At 12th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:Well I was going for 6 , until you came along !
:0
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At 16th Oct 2009, spirit wrote:STATISTICS CORNER !
This song sold over 80,000 copies to debut at number 1 .
The Saturdays sold almost 40,000 copies to debut at number 2 !
The Saturdays with 6 singles , have now sold 1 million singles in the UK !
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At 23rd Nov 2009, davidnthnts wrote:i'm loving this song
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At 23rd Nov 2009, davidnthnts wrote:i think calvin harris, chipmunk, tinchy stryder should get together to blow away x factor crappy xmas no. 1,m cos u know it gonna happen, devaluate xmas no.1
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At 23rd Nov 2009, davidnthnts wrote:i love this song
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At 24th Nov 2009, CurtainJerker wrote:Yeah but David, do you like the song though?
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