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.
'One'
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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Look around, you should be
Should be dancing, dance with me
Bottom line, always in time
So I’ma say what’s, on my mind
I just want you to know
That you’re so so beautiful
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
I might be the one, girl
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
I might be the one, girl
Though I’m caught in the moment the moment, you know
That you want me to own it, to own it, let’s go (oh oh oh)
And I need you to know
That you’re so so beautiful
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
I might be the one, girl
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
I might be the one, girl
Don’t over think it
We don’t have to leave yet
We’re just having fun
What could go wrong?
There ain’t no question about it, I’m sayin’
It’s you that I want (want)
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
I might be the one, girl
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
I might be the one, girl
Uh uh uh
Uh uh uh
I might be the one, girl
In Cody Simpson's song "Be the One", the lyrics are a declaration of love and admiration towards someone special. The intro is a call to the person to let loose and dance with him since there is no time to waste. Cody goes ahead to sing how beautiful the person is and how much he wants to be with them. He acknowledges that they might face disapproval from others, but he does not care about that. He asks the person what he needs to do to prove his love and support to them. In the chorus, he reiterates that he could be the one for them. The bridge is a call to enjoy the moment and let things flow without overthinking. There is no doubt that it is the person he wants to be with.
The song's message is a heartfelt profession of love and support towards someone significant. It is about seizing the moment and letting love lead the way. The tone is laidback, cheerful, and soothing, which is in line with the theme of enjoying the moment. The chorus is catchy, and the repetition of "ooh ooh ooh" adds a harmonious feel to the song. The song's meaning is entirely dependent on the listener's interpretation, which is one of the hallmarks of excellent art.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around, you should be
Take a moment and observe your surroundings, you should be dancing with me
Should be dancing, dance with me
You should express yourself freely and enjoy the moment by dancing with me
Bottom line, always in time
The most important aspect is staying in sync and being in rhythm with each other
So I’ma say what’s, on my mind
I will speak my true feelings and not hold back anything from you
I just want you to know
It's important for you to understand and be aware of this fact
That you’re so so beautiful
I find you incredibly attractive and wonderful
Ooh ooh ooh baby I just wanna be with you-ooh-ooh
I have a strong desire to spend time with you and be close to you
I don’t care if nobody approve-ooh-ooves
I am not concerned if others don't approve of us being together
Tell me what I got to do to prove tonight
Let me know what I can do to demonstrate my affection for you tonight
I might be the one, girl
I want you to consider the possibility of me being the perfect match for you
Though I’m caught in the moment the moment, you know
Even though I am living in this moment, you are aware that I am captivated by you
That you want me to own it, to own it, let’s go (oh oh oh)
You want me to take control and be confident, so let's do this together
And I need you to know
It's vital for you to understand and be aware of this fact
That you’re so so beautiful
I find you incredibly stunning and appealing
Don’t over think it
Don't analyze things too much and just go with the flow
We don’t have to leave yet
There's no need for us to depart from this moment just yet
We’re just having fun
Let's enjoy ourselves and revel in the joy of the present moment
What could go wrong?
There's no reason to worry or be fearful of anything that could go wrong
There ain’t no question about it, I’m sayin’
There's no doubt in my mind that what I'm saying is true
It’s you that I want (want)
Out of all the choices out there, it's you that I am deeply drawn to and want to be with
Uh uh uh
Interjection conveying excitement or encouragement
I might be the one, girl
I want you to consider the possibility of me being the perfect match for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COLBY O'DONIS, BRYAN NELSON, KATYA MATSUNO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CodySimpsonSupporter
Hey guys, Thank you so much for liking my video! What song would you guys like me to make a lyric video to? :)
Joelle V
8 years later and I'm still a fan. I remember hearing this for the first time when I was 12....and now i'm 20. Damn time flies!
CaptainKatya
Yeah my gf back in the day showed me this song and she wouldn't shut up about him... good times haha, I'm 22 but felt like I was 12 when I first heard it
Joelle V
Juzz Ztop I actually just turned 23!
Nadine Gomez
I’m 25 now 😭😭
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Welcome to the club
My life Changer
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Julianne
I remember all the lyrics to this song. Ahh this song brings back memories :') I'm sitting here crying I can't handle this. Cody has come so far and I'm proud to say I've been here since the beginning.
Mollie 3
Remember this in 2009... Discovering him and telling my friends about him and now he has achieved so much! Proud<3
DS GREEN
I still come to listen to this song. Makes me reminisce the past. I've known Cody since 2009.. Good old days 👍🏼
love him sm