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.
ABC
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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Why can I not understand the questions that they're asking?
Young boy you should slow your mind, enjoy the traffic
This day only happens once, listen to the bees, they hum, they hum
And I said hey, if I was a bee
Maybe I could see
And I said hey, if I was a bee
If I was a bee, I would chase the hunnies
All the way to where them flowers grow, if I was a bee, if I was a bee
If I was a bee, I would catch a bus
And sit back and see the world for what it was, what is it now?
And I said hey, if I was a bee
Maybe I could see, oh right
And I said hey baby, if I was a bee
Maybe I could see
(La la la la la la baby, oh no)
'Cause if the bees go, we go, so let go your ego
And if the seas go, we go, so don't spread no evil
Until the seas are the people cause we are all equal
And we are one people, so let go your ego
And if the bees go, we go, so let go your ego
And if the seas go, we go, so don't spread no evil
Until the seas are the people cause we are all equal
And we are one people, get out the house and chase the sun
Chase the sitting sun, chase the sun, chase the setting sun
The lyrics of Cody Simpson's ABC speak about the desire to live in the present and not be caught up in the chaos of everyday life. The first verse tells a story of a young boy standing in line at the grocery store, feeling overwhelmed by the choices and questions being presented to him. The song suggests that the boy should slow down and appreciate the beauty around him, suggesting he listens to the hum of the bees. The chorus describes the wish to be a bee to enjoy the simplicity of life, chasing after honey and exploring the world without worries. The second verse continues this wishful thinking of catching a bus and seeing the world for all it is without concerns, but ultimately the song brings attention to a bigger issue.
The bridge of the song describes that if the bees go, we go, acknowledging the importance of these small creatures and how their extinction could have a significant impact on the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their ego and consider the bigger picture, urging us to be mindful of the world around us.
This song is not only suggesting that we need to focus on the beauty around us, but it also raises awareness of a vital concern, through creative lyrics that capture our attention. It reflects the need to think about our actions and makes a plea to take care of the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing in that grocery line, paper or plastic?
The singer is questioning whether he should choose paper or plastic while he waits in the grocery line.
Why can I not understand the questions that they're asking?
The singer is struggling to comprehend the questions being asked while he waits in the grocery line.
Young boy you should slow your mind, enjoy the traffic
The singer advises young people to slow down and enjoy life's simple moments, such as being stuck in traffic.
This day only happens once, listen to the bees, they hum, they hum
The singer reminds listeners to cherish each day and appreciate nature, like the sound of buzzing bees.
If I was a bee, I would chase the hunnies
The singer muses on the idea of being a bee, and how he would pursue the flowers where the nectar is.
All the way to where them flowers grow, if I was a bee, if I was a bee
The singer imagines traveling to where the flowers grow, if he were a bee.
If I was a bee, I would catch a bus
The singer humorously imagines a bee taking public transportation.
And sit back and see the world for what it was, what is it now?
The singer ponders what the world would look like from the perspective of a bee, and questions its current state.
'Cause if the bees go, we go, so let go your ego
The singer highlights the importance of bees to humanity, and urges listeners to put aside their ego in order to take action to protect them.
Until the seas are the people cause we are all equal
The singer emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment, calling for equality and preservation for all.
And we are one people, get out the house and chase the sun
The singer encourages listeners to appreciate and explore the world, regardless of their differences, and embrace the beauty of nature.
Chase the sitting sun, chase the sun, chase the setting sun
The singer repeats his message to chase the sun, experiencing all the world has to offer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAREY BARLOWE, CISCO ADLER, CODY SIMPSON, IAN KEAGGEY
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