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.
Imma Be Cool
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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I got a lot of people talking at me
As if in my shoes, they'd walk every mile, yeah
So I deal with negativity all day
But I ain't gon' let it rub me the wrong way
To each his own, and I walk away with a smile
Imma find my good times by myself
And you'll never see me sad about it, no
Singin'
Na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be cool
Oh Imma be alright
Na na na Imma be
Na na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be cool
Don't worry 'bout me
Ooh ooh oh
As you can see I ain't a stressed out person
I don't really think the time is worth it
I'd rather spend it with a girl and my guitar
(And it sounds something like)
But I ain't really found a girl that gets me
But that don't mean I walk around feelin' empty
It only means I gotta be patient for a while
And that's alright
'Cause until I share my life with someone else
Imma find my good times by myself
And you'll never see me sad about it, no no
Singin'
Na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be cool
Oh Imma be alright
Na na na Imma be
Na na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be cool
Don't worry 'bout me
(I feel you Cody, we just chillin', we just chillin')
Nah brotha it's nothing, I'm not buggin'
I wake up in the morning and enjoy an English muffin
Little fried egg with a side of turkey bake
And I'm dancing round the kitchen listenin' to T-Pain
I understand things won't always go my way
Instead of tryin' to force it I just try and ride the wave
Go in, around, and up, and down, and never look away
Stay focused on that level ground and things will turn out straight
Yeah my intuition's fabulous, instincts are simply great
And my homies keep me grounded, never worried bout the hate
If you hear them talkin' bad, then this is what you do
Look 'em in the face and say I'll be cool
Tell em Cody, bruh
Na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be cool
Oh Imma be alright
Na na na Imma be
Na na na na Imma be
Na na na Imma be cool
Don't worry 'bout me
Ooh ooh oh
(Don't worry 'bout me, Imma be cool)
The song Imma Be Cool by Cody Simpson is an upbeat and optimistic tune about dealing with negativity and finding happiness within oneself. The lyrics describe waking up happy but having to deal with people talking at him negatively throughout the day. Despite this, Cody Simpson chooses to not let it affect him and walks away with a smile. He recognizes the importance of patience in finding the right partner but in the meantime, he finds his good times by himself. The lyrics show Cody Simpson's carefree attitude towards life and his refusal to be bogged down by negativity.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the message of staying cool and not worrying about what others think. Cody Simpson incorporates a playful and catchy "na na na" melody that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and just enjoy life. The verses contrast this carefree attitude by showing the day-to-day struggles of dealing with negativity but ultimately encouraging listeners to find their own happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of Imma Be Cool convey a message of positivity, self-love, and finding happiness within oneself despite external circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up in the morning happy
I start my day on a positive note
I got a lot of people talking at me
I receive a lot of attention from others
As if in my shoes, they'd walk every mile, yeah
People think they understand what I'm going through, even though they haven't lived it themselves
So I deal with negativity all day
I face a lot of negativity on a regular basis
But I ain't gon' let it rub me the wrong way
I don't let negativity affect my mood
To each his own, and I walk away with a smile
I respect everyone's opinions and choose to stay positive
'Cause until I share my life with someone else
I'm not concerned with being in a relationship
Imma find my good times by myself
I'm content with finding happiness on my own
And you'll never see me sad about it, no
I'm not upset about not having a partner with whom to share my life
Na na na Imma be
I will remain positive and content
Oh Imma be alright
I'm going to be okay
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry about me, I'm good
As you can see I ain't a stressed out person
I don't get overly stressed
I don't really think the time is worth it
I don't waste my time on things that aren't important
I'd rather spend it with a girl and my guitar
I value spending time with loved ones and pursuing my passions
But I ain't really found a girl that gets me
I haven't yet found the right person to share my life with
But that don't mean I walk around feelin' empty
Not being in a relationship doesn't make me feel unfulfilled
It only means I gotta be patient for a while
I just need to be patient and wait for the right person to come along
And that's alright
It's okay, I'm not bothered by it
Little fried egg with a side of turkey bake
I enjoy simple pleasures and take pleasure in small things
And I'm dancing round the kitchen listenin' to T-Pain
I find joy in music and dancing
Stay focused on that level ground and things will turn out straight
I stay grounded and maintain focus on what's important
Yeah my intuition's fabulous, instincts are simply great
I trust my instincts and intuition
If you hear them talkin' bad, then this is what you do
If you hear people talking badly about you, this is how you should react
Look 'em in the face and say I'll be cool
Stay calm and don't let their negativity affect you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN WILLIAMSON, ASHER ROTH, JACOB LUTRELL
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