That young woman with such uncanny creative talent and versatility is no other than Simisola Ogunleye, a.k.a Simi. Simi, a mass communications graduate, is no stranger to the Nigerian music industry. She wrote her very first tune at the age of 10 and started out singing and dancing in her early teens as a member of the teenage church choir. Eventually, she went on to launch her debut album in 2008, which was produced by Samklef. The album spawned hits such as Ara Ile, Ogaju, Iya Temi, to name a few.
In 2011, she met the talented producer/songwriter (Oscar Heman-Ackah) and they both connected musically. However, it wasn't until 2013 that she officially signed a production contract with Oscar Music Production, after which they both nurtured and created a fresh and genius direction to her sound, style and music in its entirety. Via this platform, she eventually got signed to X3M Music, the Lagos-based record label which is home to Nigerian R&B sensation Praiz.
Simi’s genre of music is Afro-pop, although she also dabbles in pop and soul. Her two singles, 'Tiff' & 'E No Go Funny" dropped on June 9th 2014.
By You
Simi Lyrics
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But I will fall a thousand miles for you
I'm scared of flying
But in a heartbeat I will count the clouds for you
Halle halle hallelujah
Edumare lọ sọ wa pọ
Mo gbeke le e o
I can be your reason why and your peace of mind
O lẹ gbeke le mi o
You know I go stand by you
I go stand by you
Anything you do
I'll be right by you
Tori naa kosi anybody laye
I'd rather spend my life with
Baby mi I go stand by you
Bi ina banjo o
Má pàdà lẹyìn mí baby
In a sea of people I've been searching for you
You can rely on me baby
I will make you cry in happiness
Will you forgive me for the happy tears
Just know I'll always be right there
Oh halle hallelujah ah Simi hallelujah
Èdùmàrè lọ sọ wa pọ
O le gbeke le mí
Halle hallelujah ah ooh hallelujah
Moti renikeji ti ma balo oti mo renikeji
You know I go stand by you I go stand by you
Anything you do I'll be right by you
Tori naa kosi anybody laye
I'd rather spend my life with
Baby mi I go stand by you
Mósè ìlérí kàn ìlérí kàn fún é
I promise I can be whatever you need you need me to be
And you be the only one I'll be calling
When I need some loving
I know you got me oo baby
You know I go stand by you
I go stand by you
Anything you do I'll be right by you
Tori naa kosi anybody laye
I'd rather spend my life with
Baby mi I go stand by you
You know I go stand by you
I go stand by you
Anything you do I'll be right by you
I go stand by you I go stand by you
Anything you do I'll be right by you
Kosi anybody laye
I'd rather spend my life with
Baby mi I'll be right by you
The first stanza of Simi's song "By You" is a declaration of love and loyalty. The singer recognizes that they are afraid of falling and flying, but they are willing to push past these fears for the sake of their loved one. The use of "a thousand miles" and "count the clouds" implies tremendous effort and dedication in the face of fear. The singer then continues to state that they will always be there to make their partner happy, be their reason to smile and their peace of mind.
The second stanza begins with a metaphorical description of the difficulty in finding true love among the vastness of humanity. But even when facing such an obstacle, the singer is still reliable and dependable. They will always be there to make their partner happy, no matter what. There is a repeated refrain of "I'll stand by you/Anything you do/I'll be right by you." This repetition reinforces the singer's devotion and loyalty to their partner, who means everything to them.
Overall, "By You" is a beautiful love song that expresses unwavering love and commitment to a loved one. Despite the challenges of fear and uncertainty, the singer is willing to be there through thick and thin, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the depth and sincerity of this love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm scared of falling
Although falling scares me, I am still willing to go to great lengths and distances for you.
But I will fall a thousand miles for you
Despite my fear of falling, I am still willing to go the extra mile for you.
I'm scared of flying
Although flying scares me, I am ready and willing to do it just for you.
But in a heartbeat I will count the clouds for you
Despite my fear of flying, I am prepared to do anything for you, including counting the clouds in the sky.
Halle halle hallelujah
A form of praise or rejoicing.
Edumare lọ sọ wa pọ
'God be with us'
Mo gbeke le e o
I will hold on to you tightly.
O if you ever need to smile
If you ever feel like you're unable to smile, I will be there to make you smile.
I can be your reason why and your peace of mind
I can be the reason for your happiness and also be the one who brings you peace of mind.
O lẹ gbeke le mi o
You can hold onto me tightly.
You know I go stand by you
I will always be there for you and support you no matter what.
Anything you do
No matter what you do or where you go, I will always be there for you.
Tori naa kosi anybody laye
Because there is no one else in this world like you.
I'd rather spend my life with
I would rather spend my life with you than anyone else.
Bi ina banjo o
Like the flame of a candle.
Má pàdà lẹyìn mí baby
Don't leave my side, baby.
In a sea of people I've been searching for you
I have been searching for you amongst the many people in this world.
You can rely on me baby
You can trust and depend on me, baby.
I will make you cry in happiness
I will bring you so much joy that you will cry tears of happiness.
Will you forgive me for the happy tears
If my actions make you cry tears of happiness, will you forgive me?
Just know I'll always be right there
Just know that I will always be there for you and never leave your side.
Mósè ìlérí kàn ìlérí kàn fún é
I promise that I can be whatever you need me to be.
I promise I can be whatever you need you need me to be
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy and fulfill your needs.
And you be the only one I'll be calling
You are the only person I will turn to in times of need.
When I need some loving
When I need affection, comfort, or care, I know I can always count on you.
I know you got me oo baby
I know that you will always be there for me and that I can count on you.
I'll be right by you
I will always stand by your side and support you.
Kosi anybody laye
There is no one else in this world like you.
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