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.
Way Way
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
She's a little like sand
Slipping out of my hands
She's a little like a song
But I got no stage to stand on
I'll never be her man
Yeah, some things are better off like that
She said, yeah
I gotta go my own way
I gotta find a new wave, yeah
Baby, it's a new day
I gotta, gotta go my own way, yeah
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
She's a little like gold
Can't see her shine 'til the light is on her
I think God missed the boat
Take me back when we were younger
She's a little like a diamond
I just pick my islands
And she's stolen it away, way, way
She's gone, she said
I gotta go my own way
I gotta find a new wave, yeah
Baby, it's a new day
I gotta, gotta go my own way, yeah
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Oh, woah, no
I said I'll never be her man
Some things are better that way, way
Yeah, some things are better off like that
She said, yeah
I gotta go my own way (I gotta go my own)
I gotta find a new wave, yeah (My own way)
Baby, it's a new day (Yeah, yeah)
I gotta, gotta go my own way, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
(Way, way)
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
(Come on)
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Cody Simpson's song Way Way talks about a relationship with a girl who he can't quite hold onto, just like a handful of sand. He compares her to a song that he has no stage to perform on, indicating that he doesn't have a proper platform to express his feelings for her. He admits that he will never be her man, but he thinks that it's better that way. She tells him that she has to go her own way and find a new path, even though it's a new day. Simpson compares the girl to gold or a diamond, saying that she is precious, but he can't fully see her shine without the light on her.
The song talks about a love that could have been, but the two individuals have decided to go their own separate ways. They both need to figure out what they want, and Simpson knows that he can't hold onto her. He accepts that it's better to move on, even though it can be hard.
Overall, the song's lyrics express a sense of letting go and moving on. The girl is compared to natural elements like sand, gold, and diamonds, representing how precious she is. Simpson knows that he can't hold onto her, and they both have to move on and find their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Repetition of the word 'way' symbolizing the singer's emotional intensity and restlessness.
She's a little like sand
The girl is unpredictable and hard to hold on to, just like sand that slips out of hands.
Slipping out of my hands
The girl is slipping out of singer's control and he can't seem to hold on to her.
She's a little like a song
The girl is beautiful and enchanting, just like a song that captivates us.
But I got no stage to stand on
The singer doesn't have the right platform or opportunity to showcase his love for her.
I'll never be her man
The singer knows that the girl cannot be his, no matter how much he loves her.
But some things are better that way, way
Despite the heartache, some things are better left as they are, and not acted upon.
Yeah, some things are better off like that
The singer agrees that leaving things as they are is often for the best.
I gotta go my own way
The singer realizes that he must move on and pursue his own path.
I gotta find a new wave, yeah
The singer must find a new direction and way of life.
Baby, it's a new day
It's time for a fresh start and a new outlook on life.
She's a little like gold
The girl is valuable and precious, but only shines when given the right circumstances.
Can't see her shine 'til the light is on her
The girl can only reveal her true self when the right conditions are present.
I think God missed the boat
The world is not perfect, and sometimes things don't go as planned.
Take me back when we were younger
The singer longs for simpler times when things were easier.
She's a little like a diamond
The girl is precious and rare, but only exists in certain conditions.
I just pick my islands
The singer only chooses people and things that he knows he can have and control.
And she's stolen it away, way, way
The girl has taken his heart and made him fall deeply in love, but she cannot be his.
Oh, woah, no
The singer realizes that he must let go of his feelings for her.
I said I'll never be her man
The singer knows that the girl can never be his.
Come on
An expression of the singer's frustration and impatience with himself and the situation.
Writer(s): geoff earley, cody simpson
Contributed by Grayson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@monicalazzari4517
[Intro]
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
[Verse 1]
She's a little like sand
Slipping out of my hands
She's a little like a song
But I got no stage to stand on
I'll never be her man
But some things are better that way, way
Yeah, some things are better off like that
She said, yeah
[Chorus]
I gotta go my own way
I gotta find a new wave, yeah
Baby, it's a new day
I gotta, gotta go my own way, yeah
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
[Verse 2]
She's a little like gold
Can't see her shine 'til the light is on her
I think God missed the boat
Take me back when we were younger
She's a little like a diamond
I just pick my islands
And she's stolen it away, way, way
She's gone, she said
[Chorus]
I gotta go my own way
I gotta find a new wave, yeah
Baby, it's a new day
I gotta, gotta go my own way, yeah
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
[Bridge]
Oh, woah, no
I said I'll never be her man
Some things are better that way, way
Yeah, some things are better off like that
She said, yeah
[Chorus]
I gotta go my own way (I gotta go my own)
I gotta find a new wave, yeah (My own way)
Baby, it's a new day (Yeah, yeah)
I gotta, gotta go my own way, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way (Way, way)
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way (Come on)
Way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way
@LorisRumbo
Don't ever stop making music Cody, your passion for music is inspiring!
@absolutelyjass9621
Codys music is literally the only one that gives me that feeling that i can achieve everything i want. It has that magic thing i cant really describe...something in me blooms when i hear his songs...do you know what i mean xD
@melanieduran86
Yesss
@mathilde934
This song makes me feel good and full of hope, like i can enjoy life despite all the things i'm going through these days. Thank you for that!
@Polarfoxx
love how much codys music changed into something super relaxing - Amazing song !
@2morosha4
I can see your Freedom, happinnes on your music, this is the real music from you i love it, Kisses from Chile boo
@dayeonchoi8011
Love the chill vibes of this song and the ocean setting of this video is so perfect 💙💙💙
@lucycormack985
I think Cody is one of the few singer who didn't let fame go to his head, for him it was about his music and i think a LOT of singer have forgotten that.
@indieboy2832
Little king of the ocean
@MrsFashion00
Nearly started crying..soo beautiful. The video radiates so much happiness and then the music in the background.I just shows how beautiful this eath is and how important it is so safe it! I love it!!