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.
Angel
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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How'd you get to shine so bright, girl
How'd you get to look like that
Heaven don't you call her back, yeah
Doo doo doo doo do
Halo halo, I'm not sayin' hi
Baby there's a ring above your head,
And it shines so bright in the sunlight
In the sunlight, ayo ayo, this is like a dream
Every bit of you it makes me weak,
How did I get here, in the sunlight, in the sun
I must be in heaven 'cause I'm looking at an angel
Whose staring back at me, her eyes so heavenly
I must be in heaven 'cause I'm looking at an angel
There's no one on this earth that's made this beautiful
I must be in heaven, here we are, looking at the stars
I can hear, the beating of your heart,
I could listen to this song forever
You're the breeze, cruising down my coast,
You're the jam, baby I'm the toast
It's so sweet when we're together
And if I ruled the world I'd name an island for ya,
You could tell all your girls I named an island for you,
I must be in heaven
'Cause I'm looking at an angel
Whose staring back at me
Her eyes so heavenly
I must be in heaven
Cause I'm looking at an angel
There's no one on this earth
That's made so beautiful
I must be in heaven
Halo, halo I'm not saying hi
There's a ring above your head
And it shines so bright in the moonlight
In the moonlight, my angel
How'd you get to be so fine,
How'd you get to shine so bright, girl
How'd you get to look like that,
Please heaven don't you call her back,
Doo doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo doo do
My angel,
Doo doo doo doo do
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
My angel
In "Angel," Cody Simpson sings about the enchanting beauty of the girl that he is with, referring to her as his "angel." He is captivated by her stunning appearance and her radiant, captivating personality. The lyrics in this song are a testament to how much he adores her, and how much he is in awe of her. Simpson is so taken aback by her that he believes he must be in heaven, as there is no one on Earth as beautiful as her. He cannot take his eyes off her, constantly wondering how she looks so fine, how she shines so bright, and how she looks so angelic.
The song showcases Simpson's trademark breezy, acoustic sound that transports the listener to a dreamy beach day filled with sunshine and good vibes. The theme of the song suggests that love and affection can make someone feel like they are in their fairy tale world. The song features light, rhythmic guitar work and a sing-along chorus, making it a feel-good track that is easy to sing along with.
Line by Line Meaning
My angel, how'd you get to be so fine
I am in awe of how beautiful and amazing you are
How'd you get to shine so bright, girl
Your radiance is simply overpowering and stunning
How'd you get to look like that
Your appearance is truly unparalleled and surreal
Heaven don't you call her back, yeah
Please don't take her away from me as she is my everything
Halo halo, I'm not sayin' hi
Your beauty has left me speechless and awestruck
Baby there's a ring above your head,
And it shines so bright in the sunlight
In the sunlight, ayo ayo, this is like a dream
You seem to have a divine aura around you, and everything about you is surreal and dream-like
Every bit of you it makes me weak
I am completely entranced and smitten by every part of you
How did I get here, in the sunlight, in the sun
I must be in heaven 'cause I'm looking at an angel
Whose staring back at me, her eyes so heavenly
I must be in heaven 'cause I'm looking at an angel
There's no one on this earth that's made this beautiful
I must be in heaven
Your presence has taken me to an otherworldly, heavenly realm where I can only gaze in wonder at your beauty
Here we are, looking at the stars
I can hear, the beating of your heart,
I could listen to this song forever
You're the breeze, cruising down my coast,
You're the jam, baby I'm the toast
It's so sweet when we're together
And if I ruled the world I'd name an island for ya,
You could tell all your girls I named an island for you,
Being with you is a surreal experience that fills me with infinite joy and happiness. You are my everything, and I cannot imagine my life without you. I would do anything for you, even if it means creating an entire island in your name
There's a ring above your head
And it shines so bright in the moonlight
In the moonlight, my angel
Even in the darkness of the night, your beauty shines through and leaves me dazzled
Please heaven don't you call her back,
I cannot bear to lose you, and I hope you stay with me forever
My angel
You are truly divine and beyond compare
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM MESSINGER, CODY SIMPSON, NASRI ATWEH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My angel, how'd you get to be so fine
How'd you get to shine so bright, girl
How'd you get to look like that
Heaven don't you call her back, yeah
Doo doo doo doo do
Halo halo, I'm not sayin' hi
Baby there's a ring above your head,
And it shines so bright in the sunlight
In the sunlight, ayo ayo, this is like a dream
Every bit of you it makes me weak,
How did I get here, in the sunlight, in the sun
I must be in heaven 'cause I'm looking at an angel
Whose staring back at me, her eyes so heavenly
I must be in heaven 'cause I'm looking at an angel
There's no one on this earth that's made this beautiful
I must be in heaven, here we are, looking at the stars
I can hear, the beating of your heart,
I could listen to this song forever
You're the breeze, cruising down my coast,
You're the jam, baby I'm the toast
It's so sweet when we're together
And if I ruled the world I'd name an island for ya,
You could tell all your girls I named an island for you,
I must be in heaven
'Cause I'm looking at an angel
Whose staring back at me
Her eyes so heavenly
I must be in heaven
Cause I'm looking at an angel
There's no one on this earth
That's made so beautiful
I must be in heaven
Halo, halo I'm not saying hi
There's a ring above your head
And it shines so bright in the moonlight
In the moonlight, my angel
How'd you get to be so fine,
How'd you get to shine so bright, girl
How'd you get to look like that,
Please heaven don't you call her back,
Doo doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo doo do
My angel,
Doo doo doo doo do
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
My angel
cresent butterfly
insert me crying because this song is still as beautiful as it was 8 years ago and the nostalgic vibes are hitting :")
Bianca Torrez
on god AND this is what made me set the bar high for men only to be let down
Numba One
✨✨✨🧚
nyda.
cody is always in the sun. i associate him with beaches and warmth. lmao anyway, his voice is so smooth and cute. this song sounds beautiful!
Bianca Torrez
it’s cause he’s asussie (;
Ana Piedra
You always be angel but I think you
Will be strong sun
Greta
Every time I listen to this song or watch the video, it brings a smile on my face.. Reminds me of all the good memories, summer... :)
Jennifer Nguyen
10 years later, i’m 21 and this song just randomly popped up in my head 🥺 so good and nostalgic
Abi Weatherill
Even though it's a budget video somehow it makes it more beautiful because of it's simplicity...
Akhmad Sahbaini Harahap
My favorite song from cody ❤