She describes her music as rap and experimental. Whilst she is closely affiliated with the grime genre, she has also pulled inspiration from other genres including reggae, blues, synth-rock and jazzy R&B.
Simz has performed alongside Estelle, Tinie Tempah, Ms. Dynamite and Kano.
Simz has performed at Rising Tide, iluvlive, Industry Takeover (Urban Development) Hackney Empire, Somerset House and the House of Lords. She also performed at the BBC 1Xtra Prom 2015 at the Royal Albert Hall, alongside a full orchestra led by Jules Buckley.
Simz can be heard on the Leave to Remain film soundtrack, performing the song "Leave It As That". In early 2013, she appeared on BBC Radio 1Xtra to discuss her performance at the Hackney Weekend.
Simz then went on to do a Maida Vale session for Huw Stephens, and has since gone on to receive critical acclaim from the likes of Zane Lowe, Dizzee Rascal and Revolt TV. She also has received praise from Kendrick Lamar.
On 16 December 2016 she released her second studio album Stillness in Wonderland. It was inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and supported by a comic book, art exhibition and festival.
In 2017, she performed as the opening act for Gorillaz during their Humanz Tour, and was the vocalist for the song "Garage Palace", featured on the Super Deluxe edition of their album Humanz.
Simz has resisted signing to a label, instead release her music through her own Age 101 records. On 6 September 2018, Simz and her label AGE 101 signed a worldwide deal with AWAL Recordings, after AWAL had distributed her debut album "A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons" in 2015. This deal was renewed on 18 June 2020.
Her 2019 studio album Grey Area was released to widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for the Mercury Prize, and IMPALA's European Independent Album of the Year Award (2019).
On 3 September 2021, she released her fourth studio album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert debuting at number 4 on the UK album charts and winning BBC 6's Album of the Year. It was quickly followed by No Thank You, her 5th studio album, released on December 12, 2022
Protect My Energy
Little Simz Lyrics
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Love being alone
Protecting my energy
That's why I
Sink in on my own
Don't you think of saving me
Don't call me
I got problems
But I'm not fucking weak
I'm so guarded
Heart is like a stone
Protecting what's in me
I hate to be controlled
Think of what you say to me
Total silence
Is my therapy
I don't need your sympathy
Internal guidance
Is all that I seek
Don't disturb my inner peace
'Cause I'd rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
Rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
Rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
Rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
Rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
Rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
Rather be alone with my only
Ones that care for me solely
That's why I
Love being alone
Protecting my energy
That's why I
Sink in on my own
Don't you think of saving me (no)
Don't call me (don't you call me)
I don't wanna speak (no, no, no, no, no)
I got problems
But I'm not fucking weak
I'm so guarded
Heart is like a stone
I hate to be controlled
Total silence
Is my therapy
Protecting my energy
In "Protect My Energy," Little Simz expresses her love for solitude and the importance of protecting her emotional energy. She explains that she sinks in on her own and doesn't want anyone to save her because she takes care of herself. Simz asserts her strength and dismisses any perceptions of her being weak, highlighting that she has problems like anyone else, but she handles them on her own. Simz chooses not to speak to others and is guarded because she knows that others' words can hurt, and she doesn't want to give anyone the power to control her emotions. Simz understands that total silence is her therapy, she doesn’t need anyone's sympathy, and all she seeks is internal guidance. She's comfortable and happy being alone with her select few, who have proven that they genuinely care for her and respect her need for solitude.
Line by Line Meaning
That's why I
The reason for my actions
Love being alone
Enjoy solitude
Protecting my energy
Maintaining positive mental state
That's why I
The reason for my actions
Sink in on my own
Isolate myself
Don't you think of saving me
Don't try to rescue me
Don't call me
Don't contact me
I don't wanna speak
Not in the mood to talk
I got problems
Issues to deal with
But I'm not fucking weak
I'm still strong despite my problems
I'm so guarded
Defensive
Heart is like a stone
Emotionally closed
Protecting what's in me
Preserving my inner self
I hate to be controlled
Dislike being told what to do
Think of what you say to me
Be mindful of your words
Total silence
Complete absence of sound
Is my therapy
Helps me relax and recharge
I don't need your sympathy
Not seeking pity
Internal guidance
My own intuition and judgement
Is all that I seek
My main priority
Don't disturb my inner peace
Don't disrupt my tranquility
'Cause I'd rather be alone with my only
Because I prefer being by myself
Ones that care for me solely
People who truly love me
Rather be alone with my only
Prefer solitude with loved ones
Ones that care for me solely
People who truly care
Rather be alone with my only
Prefer being alone with loved ones
Ones that care for me solely
People who really matter
Rather be alone with my only
Prefer my own company over others'
Ones that care for me solely
People who genuinely support me
Rather be alone with my only
Prefer to be by myself
Ones that care for me solely
People who truly care for me
That's why I
The reason for my actions
Love being alone
Enjoy solitude
Protecting my energy
Maintaining positive mental state
That's why I
The reason for my actions
Sink in on my own
Isolate myself
Don't you think of saving me (no)
Don't attempt to help
Don't call me (don't you call me)
Stay away from me
I don't wanna speak (no, no, no, no, no)
Not in the mood to talk
I got problems
Issues to deal with
But I'm not fucking weak
I'm still strong despite my problems
I'm so guarded
Defensive
Heart is like a stone
Emotionally closed
I hate to be controlled
Dislike being told what to do
Total silence
Complete absence of sound
Is my therapy
Helps me relax and recharge
Protecting my energy
Maintaining positive mental state
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cristinasantana9867
Introvert's anthem right here
@nibyafternight1983
this album have everything! funk, afrobeat, orchestral hip hop, soul and now 80s pop!
@soccer2007chck
This album is literally EVERYTHING
@jimbo6519
one of the BEST off the entire album no doubt
@thebearbeef
true true
@melvinslaughter7685
I see you have an absolute classic as your profile pic..a man of culture I see lol
@jimbo6519
@@melvinslaughter7685 yessir!! gotta love TPAB
@ferretschannel5431
I agree .. 😳😍 THAT's some serious sound !
@eveef4908
I can’t tell if I love this album more in the day or at night
@chiarosuburekeni9325
Well, as someone who just drove down Pacific Coast Highway in L.A. with all the windows down listening to this song at night, this entire project is MAJOR night vibes.