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.
Gentleman
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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I'll wipe the tears right from your eyes
Oh yes, I will
If you can't fall asleep at night
I'll sing to you a lullaby
Oh yes, I will
Can I be your gentlemen?
Girl, what would it take?
To be your gentlemen
I swear I'll be the luckiest man
If I could be your gentlemen
I wanna be the one you hug
When the world is just too much
Oh what you say?
I wanna be the one you trust (trust)
I'll keep your secrets between us
Oh what you say?
Can I be your gentlemen?
I'll be as gentle as I can
Girl, what what would it take?
To be your gentlemen
I swear I'll be the luckiest man
If I could be your gentlemen
Yeah
I will open every door for you
'Cause my lady should be first, aw yeah
I'll throw my jacket over a puddle
'Cause my lady should be first, ooh yeah
So tell me baby possibly, that you might consider me?
Just say you will
And I love you humbly
I just pray that you believe
That I could be your gentlemen, ooh
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In "Gentleman" by Cody Simpson, the singer offers to be there for someone he cares about, offering comfort and support in times of need. He promises to wipe away their tears and sing them a lullaby if they can't sleep at night. Throughout the song, he asks if he can be this person's gentleman, pledging to be as gentle as possible and be the lucky man trusted with their secrets.
The lyrics are a reflection of a desire to be a caring and compassionate partner, offering emotional support and physical assistance when needed. Simpson wants to be seen as a gentleman, performing chivalrous acts such as opening doors and throwing jackets over puddles. He is asking for the listener's trust, promising to love them humbly and be a reliable presence in their life.
Overall, "Gentleman" is a sweet and simple song about the desire to be a caring partner, offering support and affection in any way possible. It is a song about being there for someone, taking on the role of a gentleman and earning the trust and love of the person they care for.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever need to cry
I will comfort you if you ever need to let out your emotions
I'll wipe the tears right from your eyes
I will remove your tears to support you in your time of sadness
If you can't fall asleep at night
I will sing a soothing song to lull you to sleep
I'll sing to you a lullaby
I'll sing a song to you to bring you peace and help you sleep
Can I be your gentlemen?
Can I act as your respectful and chivalrous partner?
I'll be as gentle as I can
I promise to behave delicately and kindly towards you
Girl, what would it take?
What do I need to do for you to accept my offer?
To be your gentlemen
To be the man who treats you with respect and courtesy
I swear I'll be the luckiest man
I will consider myself extremely fortunate if you choose me
I wanna be the one you hug
I want to be the one you come to for comfort
When the world is just too much
When life seems overwhelming and burdensome
Oh what you say?
Is this something that interests you?
I wanna be the one you trust (trust)
I want to be somebody that you can confide in
I'll keep your secrets between us
Any private things that you share with me will remain confidential
Yeah, I will open every door for you
I will make sure to show you respect by opening all doors for you
'Cause my lady should be first, aw yeah
A true gentleman should always prioritize their partner
I'll throw my jacket over a puddle
I will sacrifice my belongings to make sure you stay clean and dry
'Cause my lady should be first, ooh yeah
A true gentleman should always prioritize their partner
So tell me baby possibly, that you might consider me?
Would you be willing to think about choosing me?
Just say you will
Please let me know if you are interested
And I love you humbly
I will always love you without putting myself above you
I just pray that you believe
I hope you trust that my intentions are sincere
That I could be your gentlemen, ooh
That I could be the man to treat you with respect and kindness
Da, la, la, la, da, da, da, la, la, la, da, da
Repeating outro with no significant meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Simpson, Edwin Serrano, Alex Dezen
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