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.
I'm yours
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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You can call, you can call on me
When you're low, we'll get high and dip our toes down in the ties
'Cause no one's there to tell us "Come inside"
And I know you believe in angels
And you know I believe in you
But that just means we're all the same
All best friends start out as strangers
So rest easy 'cause I'm your friend
And you're lost and you can't find your way out of the trees
I will see the signal you set into the breeze
You know me well
I will rescue thee
And I know you believe in lucky chance
That you know I mediate under the circumstance
And I know everybody goes through changes
But that just means we're all the same
All best friends start out as strangers
So rest easy 'cause I'm your friend
Sometimes when the sun is out, the rain is really pouring down
If you don't wanna think about it, build up all the float around it
We are all the architects of everything that's coming next
Together we can build a bridge and walk away from all of this
When you're down and you can't call upon your mama anymore
Cody Simpson's "I'm Yours" is a song about the importance of friendship and being there for one another during tough times. The opening lyrics are particularly moving, with Simpson singing about being there for a friend when they can no longer rely on their mother for support. He offers himself as a dependable and trustworthy option, singing "You can call, you can call on me."
Throughout the song, Simpson reinforces the idea of friendship through his lyrics. He assures his friend that they are not alone in their struggles and that everyone goes through changes, reminding them that "all best friends start out as strangers." He offers to rescue his friend when they are lost and unable to find their way, and reminds them that he believes in them just as they believe in angels.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and you can't call upon your mama no more
When you're feeling low and you can't depend on your mother for comfort or support,
You can call, you can call on me
You can reach out to me for help and I will be there for you,
When you're low, we'll get high and dip our toes down in the ties
When you're feeling sad, we'll find ways to have fun and explore the world together,
'Cause no one's there to tell us 'Come inside'
We can enjoy our time together without anyone else's judgment or interference,
And I know you believe in angels
I know you have faith in something greater than yourself,
And you know I believe in you
And you can trust that I have faith in you too,
And I know everybody goes through changes
I understand that everyone experiences growth and transformation,
But that just means we're all the same
But that doesn't make anyone better or worse than anyone else,
All best friends start out as strangers
Every meaningful friendship starts from a place of unfamiliarity,
So rest easy 'cause I'm your friend
So feel at ease knowing that I am your friend and ally,
And you're lost and you can't find your way out of the trees
When you feel disoriented and unable to navigate through life's challenges,
I will see the signal you set into the breeze
I will pay attention to the signs you send me and come to your aid,
You know me well
You know that I am someone you can trust and rely on,
I will rescue thee
I will be there to rescue you and help you find your way back,
And I know you believe in lucky chance
I understand that you believe in the power of luck and serendipity,
That you know I mediate under the circumstance
And you can trust that I will use my skills and resources to help you make the best of any situation,
Sometimes when the sun is out, the rain is really pouring down
Sometimes, even when things seem to be going well, life can be difficult and challenging,
If you don't wanna think about it, build up all the float around it
If you don't want to dwell on the negativity, find ways to distract and entertain yourself,
We are all the architects of everything that's coming next
We have the power to shape our own futures and decide what comes next for us,
Together we can build a bridge and walk away from all of this
We can work together to overcome our struggles and move forward into a brighter future,
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Vludi
a great song and amazing cover he's a incredible singer!!
Sarah
Cody Simpson is amazing so talented :) <3
p i n a ♡
FR!!!!! ♡♡
Sarah
fittie ain't he lol?? and so talented :D <3
AmazaynUnicorn
So its 2014 and I'm still watching this Cody I've loved watching you grow and learn new things everyday. You're 17 now and I honestly can not believe how far you've come making amazing and beautiful music. Just wanted to say the I support you and I'm with you all the way. Go Cody xoxo! #Simpsonizer4Life (oh and by the way I think the new song #SURFBOARD is just the bomb!)
p i n a ♡
It's 2021 I'm still watching♡
Taka Ichi
Beautiful voice !!
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Aww, he was so talented. He should've grown up to be more famous. I think the problem is that when he was most popular was around the same time as more popular boy icons like Justin Bieber and One Direction.. but he should've been more popular. man.
Ellie Grace
This is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could sing never gunna happen :D
hollymarie Cullen
I loved him then and I love him even more now. he's a great singer and I wish everyone would stop comparing him to Justin because he's nothing like him. Cody is original :)