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.
Daybreak
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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Hoping you see me here
Tonight I feel like a man on fire
But I'm in the cool night air
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Waiting for day to break
Do you love me? Do you love me?
Put somebody else above me
Just don't leave me here alone
Aphrodite, Aphrodite
Put your body here beside me
'Cause I'm burnin' all alone
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break
Shout at the mountains high
I'm praying that it finds your ear
I'm at the guarding gate, take me in dear
I collapse on the lawn, a guitar at my side
And the diamonds of dawn in your eyes
I'm out here on my own, on my own
When you're breaking the silence the sun starts to rise
It's the first time that I felt alive
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break
The lyrics to Cody Simpson's song "Daybreak" describe a longing for love and the uncertainty that comes with it. The first verse paints a picture of someone waiting outside the person they love's metaphorical castle, hoping to catch their attention. The singer feels like they're on fire with passion but are still alone in the cool night air. They're waiting for daybreak, hoping that their love will be reciprocated, but questioning whether it's real love or just a mistake.
In the second verse, the singer pleads with their love interest, asking if they truly love them or if they're putting someone else above them. They don't want to be left alone and instead want Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to be by their side. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the waiting and uncertainty of the situation.
The third verse is a desperate cry for attention, shouting to the mountains in the hopes their message will be heard. They're at the gate, asking to be let in, and collapse on the lawn with a guitar by their side. The diamonds of dawn in the love interest's eyes bring them to life, and the singer finally feels alive.
Overall, "Daybreak" is a song about love, longing, and uncertainty. The singer is questioning whether their love is being reciprocated and waiting for daybreak, both literally and metaphorically, hoping for clarity and a resolution to their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm camping outside your castle crying
I'm persistently waiting outside your heartbroken with tears
Hoping you see me here
Anticipating your awareness of my presence
Tonight I feel like a man on fire
Tonight I am overwhelmed with desire
But I'm in the cool night air
But I'm surrounded by a relaxing and soothing atmosphere
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
I'm just waiting for a new beginning
Is this love or just a mistake?
Is this feeling true or am I making a wrong decision?
Baby, how long will it take?
How long will I wait for you?
Waiting for day to break
Waiting for a fresh start
Do you love me? Do you love me?
Are you capable of loving me the way I do?
Put somebody else above me
Prioritize someone else over me
Just don't leave me here alone
Just don't abandon me
Aphrodite, Aphrodite
Reference to the Greek goddess of love and beauty
Put your body here beside me
Might be requesting physical intimacy or companionship
'Cause I'm burnin' all alone
I'm burning with passion and desire without you
Shout at the mountains high
Putting forth great effort to be heard
I'm praying that it finds your ear
Hoping that the message reaches you
I'm at the guarding gate, take me in dear
At the door, waiting to be let in
I collapse on the lawn, a guitar at my side
I sit down exhausted on the grass, with my guitar next to me
And the diamonds of dawn in your eyes
Refers to the beauty in the eyes of the one he loves
I'm out here on my own, on my own
I'm standing here alone, by myself
When you're breaking the silence the sun starts to rise
When you speak, the world comes to life
It's the first time that I felt alive
I feel truly alive for the first time with you
Writer(s): shareef addo, adrian cota, cody simpson
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AlejandraGonzalez-zz9oz
the peace you transmit is incredible. no words.
@doyo__0219
You literally deserve the world Cody. GREAT JOB!!👏
@eliseerickson5994
As soon as I heard those first chords.... I can't even put to words how good Cody's new music is. Every song has wonderful lyrics, fantastic chords...... wow
@ariadnebene8413
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmeee!!!!
@inesbrito558
This is wonderful. In many ways. Cody Simpson and his band deserve much more views in this video, now. But people sometimes avoid getting deep, you know? And this is deep. Will only reach a few. The ones who are not afraid. This is pure. This is genuine and honest. I had a bad night, just woke up and this is perfect to me now. Thank you for warming our hearts with your expression.
@bethhollie9310
Another perfect acoustic from Cody!
@lenas1837
Cant describe how beautiful this is
@bmf25
A song I will remember for the rest of my life
@fersantillan3741
This is BEAUTIFUL
@nadyaghozithalib6783
Love love love