Cody Robert Simpson (born 11 January 1997), is an Australian singer, songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Cody Robert Simpson (born 11 January 1997), is an Australian singer, songwriter and swimmer, from the Gold Coast, Queensland.

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.

Children of the Ocean
Cody Simpson Lyrics

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The children of the ocean
Got their positive emotion
Take me to the place I wanna go
Life ain't always easy
But the simple things do please me

Like the way the water always seems to flow
Could it be?

There's a pretty little lady in the sea
You can call me crazy but she's calling me
So I guess I'll have to paddle out to play
I say
The children of the ocean
Got their positive emotion
Take me to the place I wanna go
Life ain't always easy
But the simple things do please me
Like the way the water always seems to flow
Go and tell me your name
Parlez-vous Francais?
The way you move with the waves
The tide is pulling away
Got a million different things running through my brain
All your mermaid games got me going insane
Go and tell me your name
Parlez-vous Francais?
The way you move with the waves
The tide is pulling away
Got a million different things running through my brain
All your mermaid games got me going insane, oh yeah
The children of the ocean
Got their positive emotion
Take me to the place I wanna go
Life ain't always easy
But the simple things do please me
Like the way the water
The way the water flows
Could it be?
There's a pretty little lady in the sea
You can call me crazy but she's calling me
So I guess I'll have to paddle out to play
Which way would you go?
The children of the ocean
Got their positive emotion
Take me to the place I wanna go
Life ain't always easy
But the simple things do please me
Like the way the water
The way the water flows
Go and tell me your name
Parlez-vous Francais?
The way you move with the waves
The tide is pulling away

Got a million different things running through my brain
All your mermaid games got me going insane

Overall Meaning

Cody Simpson's song "Children of the Ocean" is an uplifting tribute to the power of the sea and its ability to bring joy and wonder to those who immerse themselves in its depths. The lyrics speak to the idea that while life can be tough and complicated, there is a simplicity and pureness to the flow of water that can ease the mind and renew the spirit.

The idea of positive emotion being generated by the ocean is one that is echoed throughout the song, with the repeated refrain of "the children of the ocean" representing those who have been touched by the sea in some profound way. The playful imagery of a mermaid calling to the singer and the desire to paddle out and play further emphasizes the idea of the ocean as a source of joy and wonder.

Interestingly, the song also touches on language and cultural barriers, with the line "Parlez-vous Francais?" suggesting that the woman in question may be foreign or from a different culture. This adds an extra layer of complexity and fascination to the singer's attraction to her, as he is drawn to her not just because of her physical beauty, but because of the mystery and exoticism she represents.

Overall, "Children of the Ocean" is a beautiful celebration of the power of nature and the joy and wonder that can be found within it. It encourages listeners to seek out the simple things in life that can bring happiness and positivity, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

The children of the ocean
People who love the ocean

Got their positive emotion
They feel happy and positive

Take me to the place I wanna go
Bring me to the place I desire

Life ain't always easy
Life can be tough

But the simple things do please me
Small things can bring joy

Like the way the water always seems to flow
He enjoys watching the movement of water

Could it be?
Is it possible?

There's a pretty little lady in the sea
There is a beautiful woman in the ocean

You can call me crazy but she's calling me
He is attracted to her and feels a connection

So I guess I'll have to paddle out to play
He must venture out to meet her

I say
He is making a point