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
Venom
Little Simz Lyrics
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Mind's fucked even more than I realize
Time's up, keep it moving when she arrives
If you ever heard what I heard in my mind
Never try, you would cry, that's a lie, you would die
I don't wanna ever come down from my high
I'm in the best seats, from time, been the next breed
If you comin', come at me directly
Soul's in a place even I can't get to, don't fuck with the deadly
Moon waves and open seas, quick coastin' overseas
Fuck those who don't believe
They would never wanna admit I'm the best here
From the mere fact that I've got ovaries
It's a woman's world, so to speak
Pussy, you sour
Never givin' credit where it's due 'cause you don't like pussy in power
Venom
Venom
My, my, if you've ever heard what I've heard in the night
What a fright, must've been a parasite in my past life
I don't wanna ever come down from my high
My soul ascended to the sky, it's just you and I
Gone, but I'm feelin' too alive
Tryna get me out of spite
Someone's gotta pay, I ain't talkin' big amounts
Some kind of physical pain
Some kind of traumatic shit
Niggas wanna see dead bodies
Probably not, they ain't rollin'
With no automatic clips
Moving scatty, all erratic and shit
Niggas pussy, lickin' batty and shit
Oh, you mad? Then come at me, you prick
Make a move, better patent it quick
I assume you'll be comin' for blood
That makes two of us, that makes two of us
Venom
Venom
Venom
Venom, venom (venom)
Night time to daylight, we roll trees
Saved lives and made minds that go deep
Oh, he wouldn't have guessed, I'm so chill
Part of the day in the life you won't see
Part of the day in the life you can't be
Here for, it's the day in the life of OG's
Dealin' with inner demons that won't leave
Not a word, you will listen when my soul speaks
Down I go, so follow me, follow me, follow me
Actually, don't follow me, nobody bother me
I'm a mess, honestly, fuck all of your policies
They wanna kick me down and demolish me
Use me and fuckin' abolish me
I don't wanna hear no apologies (hi)
Or am I in my own head? Can't tell anymore
Psychotic to the death when I dig deep
I can never find nothin' left, it's a mystery
Rage, nothin' but rage
Can't figure out if I'm goin' insane
Ain't no doubt but we show no mercy
So think twice if you wanna get blazed
Nothin' ain't nice 'round here, no games
I don't wanna dark nobody in a flash
True, it's a stick-up, hands in the air
Put the money in the bag, all cash, all cash
Venom
Venom
Venom
Venom (venom)
Venom
In Little Simz's song VENOM, the artist touches on themes of pain, power, and determination. From the very first line, the listener is plunged into a sense of nihilism and a life that seems hopeless. "Life sucks and I never tried suicide" is a line that immediately sets the darker, more despondent tone of the entire song. Simz then delves into the idea that she is almost too hurt to realize the full extent of her pain, saying "mind's fucked even more than I realize".
As the song progresses, the artist emphasizes a sense of isolation and a feeling that no one can truly understand her. Simz notes that "if you ever heard what I heard in my mind never try, you would cry, that's a lie, you would die." It's a profound statement that echoes the artist's sense of torment and despair. Despite all of this, Little Simz is determined to rise above her pain, saying she's "never comin' down from my high." She's in control of her destiny and is no longer willing to let her pain control her.
Throughout VENOM, Little Simz uses the metaphor of the titular venom to describe her female power. She is clearly frustrated with the fact that women don't often get the credit they deserve, and she's confident in her own abilities. "It's a woman's world, so to speak," she notes, before further denouncing those who refuse to believe in her. In the end, VENOM is a song about triumph over adversity, a celebration of Little Simz's determination and inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Life sucks and I never tried suicide
The singer has struggled with life but never thought of ending it all.
Mind's fucked even more than I realize
The singer's mental health is worse than they thought it was.
Time's up, keep it moving when she arrives
The singer must continue to push forward when the inspiration arrives.
If you ever heard what I heard in my mind
The artist has dark thoughts that they believe others couldn't handle.
Never try, you would cry, that's a lie, you would die
The artist warns that it's not worth trying to enter their mind as it's an emotional and deadly place.
I don't wanna ever come down from my high
The singer doesn't want to lose the feeling of happiness they've found.
I'm in the best seats, from time, been the next breed
The singer has always been successful, and they're on top now.
If you comin', come at me directly
The artist wants people to confront them if they have an issue, rather than talking behind their back.
Don't need no one to defend me
The artist is self-sufficient and doesn't need anyone to fight their battles.
Soul's in a place even I can't get to, don't fuck with the deadly
The artist's soul is complicated, and even they can't fully understand it. Don't mess with them, as they're dangerous.
Moon waves and open seas, quick coastin' overseas
The singer travels the world easily, and nature brings them peace.
Fuck those who don't believe
The artist doesn't care about the people who doubt them.
They would never wanna admit I'm the best here
The singer knows they're the best, but others won't admit it, especially because they're a woman.
From the mere fact that I've got ovaries
The singer is pointing out that her gender shouldn't affect how she's viewed as a rapper or an artist.
It's a woman's world, so to speak
The singer thinks that, even in a man's world, women can thrive.
Pussy, you sour
The artist is calling someone out for being salty or envious.
Never givin' credit where it's due 'cause you don't like pussy in power
The artist believes that some people won't give them credit for their success because they're a woman.
My, my, if you've ever heard what I've heard in the night
The singer's nighttime thoughts are intense, and they're not meant for everyone's ears.
What a fright, must've been a parasite in my past life
The singer has had a difficult past, and it haunts them.
Gone, but I'm feelin' too alive
The artist is having an out-of-body experience that feels exhilarating.
Tryna get me out of spite
Someone is trying to mess with the artist, but their actions won't work.
Niggas wanna see dead bodies
Some people revel in violence and want to see the artist harmed.
Probably not, they ain't rollin' with no automatic clips
The people who want the singer dead aren't armed or equipped enough to follow through.
Moving scatty, all erratic and shit
The people who want to harm the artist are unpredictable and chaotic.
Niggas pussy, lickin' batty and shit
The people who want to harm the singer are cowards and also homosexual.
Oh, you mad? Then come at me, you prick
The singer is challenging their haters to come at them directly with their problems.
Make a move, better patent it quick
The singer is confident that their haters won't be able to keep up with them.
I assume you'll be comin' for blood
The artist is predicting that their haters will come at them with ill intentions.
That makes two of us, that makes two of us
The artist is letting their haters know they won't back down, even when threatened.
Night time to daylight, we roll trees
The singer smokes weed and enjoys being awake at night.
Saved lives and made minds that go deep
The singer has impacted people positively and helped them think more critically.
Oh, he wouldn't have guessed, I'm so chill
The artist doesn't come across as someone who has dealt with their fair share of issues.
Part of the day in the life you won't see
The artist has a side to them that nobody else gets to see.
Part of the day in the life you can't be
The artist's life is unique and not relatable to most people.
Here for it's the day in the life of OG's
The singer is paying homage to older, more experienced rappers.
Dealin' with inner demons that won't leave
The artist has problems with their mental health that they can't shake.
Not a word, you will listen when my soul speaks
The singer knows that people are listening to them, even when they aren't speaking.
Down I go, so follow me, follow me, follow me
The singer wants people to follow them into the depths of their thoughts.
Actually, don't follow me, nobody bother me
The singer actually wants to be left alone with their thoughts.
I'm a mess, honestly, fuck all of your policies
The artist acknowledges that they're not perfect and doesn't care about societal rules.
They wanna kick me down and demolish me
The artist knows that some people want to see them fail.
Use me and fuckin' abolish me
The singer is tired of being used by others and then discarded.
I don't wanna hear no apologies (hi)
The singer doesn't want anyone's sympathy or apologies.
Or am I in my own head? Can't tell anymore
The artist is unsure if they're actually in control of their thoughts or not.
Psychotic to the death when I dig deep
The artist's darker thoughts are dangerous and disturbing.
I can never find nothin' left, it's a mystery
The artist has explored their thoughts thoroughly, but still can't comprehend them.
Rage, nothin' but rage
The singer's emotions are mostly anger.
Can't figure out if I'm goin' insane
The artist is questioning their own sanity.
Ain't no doubt but we show no mercy
The singer won't give their enemies a break.
So think twice if you wanna get blazed
The singer is warning their haters that they won't come out unscathed.
Nothin' ain't nice 'round here, no games
The singer is serious and doesn't want to engage in any games.
I don't wanna dark nobody in a flash
The artist doesn't want to harm anyone without reason.
True, it's a stick-up, hands in the air
The artist is using the metaphor of a robbery to describe how they're taking control.
Put the money in the bag, all cash, all cash
The singer is demanding respect and recognition for their work.
Venom
Venom
Venom
Venom, venom (venom)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Inflo, Charles Edward Dickerson, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, Stephen Lee Bruner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jacobd7395
Even the instrumentals sound like they want to fight you.
@uniqueenz3697
💀💀💀
@cbmondello3294
Bahahhahahahahahahha
@charlottetom3292
Wha-
@vaultteccalling2687
Some of us might want to.
@st4rmonii
The way u explained this is just so accurate
@aundreahenry2437
LETS TALK ABOUT HOW THIS SONG IS IN THE MOVIE VENOMMM!!!! I was SCREAMING WHEN I HEARD IT!!! Congrats girl!!!!!
@garywithgold1516
Is it?
@zen1990
Wait rlly, omg yayayayyay I'm so happy, I haven't been able to watch it yet but this makes me wanna watch it even more lol
@scribble12
Yes it is! In Venom: Let there be Carnage in the credits, after the post credit scene, her so no is played 👍