Inner Ninja
Olly Murs, Classified
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Ninja? You're a ninja? Get out of here, you're a ninja! Yes, I am a ninja I read the rules before I broke 'em I broke the chains before they choked me out Now I pay close attention Really learn the code I learned to read the map before I hit the road Hey yo, I know you never heard this before But I'd rather lose a fight than miss the war And I ain't wishing competition or fishin' for it I'm just living in the system, conditions are poor I've been lost in the rhythm and misinformed Too many late nights hittin' the liquor store Too many bad decisions, half assed attempts No sweat, no fear, no blood, no tears I go hard and I ain't makin' up no excuse I'm overdue, I don't do what I'm supposed to do 'Cause you can think about it man, we're supposed to lose It ain't all picture perfect, ocean views No, I was a first class rookie, Takin' out bullies in my all black hoodie Man of mystery, you know the history Get it or forget it, cause poof, I'm outta here I read the rules before I broke 'em I broke the chains before they choked me out And I pay close attention Really learn the code I learned to read the map before I hit the road Nobody's gonna see me comin' Nobody's gonna hear a sound No matter how hard they tryin' No stoppin' me since I've found My inner ninja Hey yo, I've been high and I've been real low I've been beaten and broken but I healed though So many ups and downs, roughed up
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Written by: David Patrick Thomas Myles, Luke Donald Boyd, Mark Richard Pellizzer, Michael Reid Boyd
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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23 facts about this song
Artist Background"Inner Ninja" is a song by Canadian rapper, Classified, whose real name is Luke Boyd.
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Chart AchievementThe song reached number five on the Canadian Hot 100, making it Classified's highest charting single to date.
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Collaboration"Inner Ninja" features vocals from fellow Canadian singer-songwriter, David Myles.
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Release DateThe song was released on November 6, 2012, as the lead single from Classified's self-titled fifteenth studio album.
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Award Recognition"Inner Ninja" won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by RT! and features both Classified and Myles.
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InspirationThe song's title and lyrics reflect a theme of inner strength and fighting personal battles, using the metaphor of a ninja.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Inner Ninja" was also released, featuring vocals from Olly Murs.
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Certified PlatinumThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song platinum for selling over one million copies.
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International PopularityAlthough a Canadian hit, "Inner Ninja" also charted in the UK and Scotland.
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Favorable ReviewsCritics praised the song for its empowering lyrics and catchy, upbeat rhythm.
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Song Genre"Inner Ninja" is a hip-hop song that beautifully blends elements of East Coast rap with an uplifting message.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaborative effort between Canadian rapper Luke Boyd, better known by his stage name Classified, and David Myles, an award-winning singer-songwriter.
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Record Label"Inner Ninja" was released under the Half Life Records, which is an independent record label based in Canada.
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Release DateThe song was released on November 6, 2012.
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Charts"Inner Ninja" peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100, marking it as Classified’s highest charting single till date.
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AwardsThe song was recognized at the 2013 Juno Awards, where it won in the category for "Rap Recording of the Year."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Inner Ninja" was directed by RT!, a renowned director in the music industry. It features Classified and David Myles in a dojo setting.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song encourage listeners to find their inner strength, resilience, and 'inner ninja'.
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SalesThe song was a commercial success becoming a quadruple Platinum hit, with over 320,000 units sold in Canada alone.
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RemixA remix version of "Inner Ninja" was also released featuring Olly Murs, a popular English singer-songwriter.
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AlbumThe song is featured on Classified's self-titled 2013 album. The album itself was critically acclaimed and garnered much commercial success, thanks in part to the popularity of "Inner Ninja."
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TouringPost the release of the song, Classified and David Myles embarked on a nation-wide tour across Canada, performing and promoting the song and album.
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