Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom during the summer of 2009 on YouTube, performing Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours", "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake, and his own songs, "One" and "Perfect". He was subsequently discovered on YouTube by Shawn Campbell, a Grammy-nominated record producer who has produced for Jay-Z and other artists and moved to the US in June 2010 to sign with Atlantic Records. His debut single, iYiYi (featuring. Flo Rida), was released in June 2010 and peaked in the top 20 in Australia and top 30 in New Zealand.
Simpson released two studio albums with Atlantic Records, Paradise (2012), and Surfers Paradise (2013), before departing the label due to creative differences in August 2014. His first independent release, 2015's Free, marked a shift from his teen pop music to a more acoustic rock singer/songwriter sound. In 2017 he formed a band called Cody Simpson and the Tide, and released the blues and surf-rock influenced EPs Wave One (2018) and Wave Two (2019) before splitting in 2019.
In 2019, Simpson returned to solo work, releasing the single Golden Thing on 18 October, a song he wrote about his then-girlfriend Miley Cyrus.
In December 2020, Simpson revealed on Instagram that he had qualified for the Australian Olympic trials in the 100m butterfly, but failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after finishing in 8th place in the trails in Adelaide in June 2021. He is currently training to make the 2024 Paris Olympics.
On 25 January 2022, Simpson released his first single in more than two years, Nice To Meet You, the first single off his upcoming 4th studio album, due to be released in early 2022.
Pretty Brown Eyes
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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This girl she came round the corner
Looking like a model
Magazine figure
She was shaped like a bottle
Long straight hair
She was fly as a bird
First time ever
I was lost for words
Felt so right
Just couldn't be wrong
Love at first sight
If that exists at all
I couldn't move
Felt like I was stuck
And then baby girl looked up
And I said
Hey there pretty brown eyes
Whatcha doing later tonight?
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
And I said
Hey there pretty brown eyes
Whatcha doing later tonight?
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
This girl she was a little hottie
She knows she's got it
Came from the city so she loves to party
The JT song make her move that body
She's dancing all night long
I could tell that she was a wild one
That's why I was shy at first
But I finally worked up the nerve
And I said
Hey there pretty brown eyes
Whatcha doing later tonight?
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
And I said
Hey there pretty brown eyes
Whatcha doing later tonight?
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Hey hey little pretty brown eyes
Don'tcha ever be looking at them other guys
'Cause ain't never had no surfer like me
Start swimming over here and ride my wave
'Cause I see that you party like there's no tomorrow
Let's leave the party
I'll grab my guitar
I got the keys
So jump in my car
Sit back, relax
Australia's kinda far
Hey there pretty brown eyes
Whatcha doing later tonight?
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
And I said
Hey there pretty brown eyes
Whatcha doing later tonight?
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Spend a little bit
A little bit of time with you
Cody Simpson's "Pretty Brown Eyes" is a love song describing how the singer met a girl who looked like a model and had a charming personality. He sings about being lost for words when he saw her for the first time and how he felt like he was stuck in that moment. Despite his shyness, he finally worked up the nerve to approach her and ask her to spend some time with him. The song talks about how the girl loves to party and dance all night, and how the singer offers to take her away from the party to spend some time with her.
The lyrics of the song reflect the feeling of love at first sight, and how sometimes it's hard to find the words to express your feelings when meeting someone special. The song also reflects the idea of spontaneity and living in the moment, as the singer offers to take the girl away from the party and take her on an adventure. At its core, "Pretty Brown Eyes" is a catchy, upbeat love song that celebrates the joy and excitement of finding someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
This girl she came round the corner
The singer noticed a girl, who appeared unexpectedly from around the corner.
Looking like a model
The girl had stunning looks, like a professional model.
Magazine figure
The girl had a figure as good as the ones on magazines.
She was shaped like a bottle
The girl's body was curvy and shaped like a bottle.
Long straight hair
The girl had long hair, which was straight.
She was fly as a bird
The girl looked attractive and stylish.
First time ever
It was the first time the singer felt this way.
I was lost for words
The singer was so mesmerized by the girl's beauty and presence that he became speechless.
Felt so right
The attraction felt natural and right.
Just couldn't be wrong
The singer believed that there was nothing wrong with the situation.
Love at first sight
The singer fell in love with the girl immediately upon seeing her.
If that exists at all
The singer acknowledges that some people don't believe in love at first sight.
I couldn't move
The singer was so awestruck that he could not move.
Felt like I was stuck
The singer felt like he was glued to the spot, unable to break free from the girl's charm.
And then baby girl looked up
The girl looked at the singer, and he regained his senses.
Hey there pretty brown eyes
The singer addresses the girl by complimenting her eyes.
Whatcha doing later tonight?
The singer expresses his desire to spend time with the girl later in the evening.
Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?
The singer asks for the girl's permission to spend time with her.
This girl she was a little hottie
The singer continues to describe the girl's stunning looks.
She knows she's got it
The girl is aware of her good looks.
Came from the city so she loves to party
The girl enjoys partying because she comes from the city.
The JT song make her move that body
The girl dances to Justin Timberlake's song and moves her body along to the rhythm.
She's dancing all night long
The girl dances for a long time at parties.
I could tell that she was a wild one
The singer realized that the girl was adventurous and bold.
That's why I was shy at first
The singer was intimidated by the girl's wild nature.
But I finally worked up the nerve
Eventually, the singer was able to gather the courage to approach the girl.
Spend a little bit
The singer emphasizes his desire to spend time with the girl.
A little bit of time with you
The singer only wants a small amount of time with the girl, but it's enough for him to feel happy.
Hey hey little pretty brown eyes
The singer addresses the girl once again, specifically naming her eye color.
Don'tcha ever be looking at them other guys
The singer is warning the girl not to look at other guys because he is the right choice for her.
'Cause ain't never had no surfer like me
The singer boasts that the girl has never had a lover like him before.
Start swimming over here and ride my wave
The singer is encouraging the girl to come to him and enjoy his company.
'Cause I see that you party like there's no tomorrow
The singer knows that the girl enjoys partying and wants to have a good time with her.
Let's leave the party
The singer wants to take the girl away from the party and spend time alone with her.
I'll grab my guitar
The singer intends to serenade the girl with his guitar playing.
I got the keys
The singer has access to a vehicle and can take the girl to another location.
So jump in my car
The singer invites the girl to join him in his car.
Sit back, relax
The singer wants the girl to feel comfortable and relaxed around him.
Australia's kinda far
The singer is from Australia and wants the girl to know that he's not from around here.
Spend a little bit
The singer repeats his desire to spend time with the girl.
A little bit of time with you
Just a brief moment of the girl's time would make the singer immensely happy.
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