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.
Charlie
Simi Lyrics
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But am not sure what to say
Can't stop crying although you've been gone for years
I wish that you could have stayed see
I walked on air just the other day
But you weren't there oti walk away
I'm not mad oo
I take that back im furious
Oh I love you
Too many merry Christmases
Many happy birthdays that u have missed
I think about all the things that could have been
Cheers to the future wey you no see
I want to make you proud
Hope you are in heaven smiling down
Say hello to the angels now
Am still your angel now
Charlie if I could see your face one more time
Oh my charlie
So many things I want to say like I miss you I won't
forget u and this love will last this love will last forever
Simi's song "Charlie" is a heart-warming tribute to someone special who has passed away. The song expresses the emotions of someone who has been trying to write a song for years, but is not sure of what to say to express the depth of their sadness at the loss. The song highlights the fact that the loss of the loved one still brings tears to the eyes of the singer, even though they have been gone for years. The singer laments that the loved one could have stayed, and it seems like they were not ready to leave, making the pain even harder to bear.
The lyrics also express the regret of not having had the chance to say goodbye to the loved one properly or to express their love fully. This is seen in the line "I didn't take my chance to tell u goodbye and I love you." The singer wishes they could see the loved one's face one more time to tell them how much they miss them and that their love for them will last forever. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer wanting to make their loved one proud and hoping that they are smiling down from heaven.
Overall, Simi's "Charlie" is a touching and emotional tribute to a loved one who has passed away, with a message of love, regret, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Have been trying to write you a song for years
I've wanted to express my feelings for you in a song, but I've struggled with finding the right words for a long time.
But am not sure what to say
I'm unsure about how to articulate my emotions towards you.
Can't stop crying although you've been gone for years
Even though it's been years since you left, I still can't stop crying and I deeply miss you.
I wish that you could have stayed see
I regret that you had to leave and I wish you could have stayed with me to continue our journey together.
I walked on air just the other day
Recently, I was happy and excited, but my joy was short-lived because you weren't there to share it with.
But you weren't there oti walk away
You weren't there to walk away from me, despite how much I would've wanted to tell you how much you mean to me.
I'm not mad oo
I don't harbor any anger towards you.
I take that back im furious
I take my words back because I'm currently filled with anger and rage towards myself for not telling you how much you mean to me.
I didn't take my chance to tell u good bye and I love you
I'm overwhelmed with guilt and regret for not expressing my love for you before you left for good.
Oh I love you
My love for you is strong, and I want you to know that even though you're no longer with us.
Too many merry Christmases
There have been too many Christmases that have passed without your presence, which makes me deeply sad.
Many happy birthdays that u have missed
You've missed out on several meaningful birthdays, and it pains me to know that you're not there to share them with us.
I think about all the things that could have been
I often ponder over the memories that we could have shared, and it makes me sad that we won't be able to experience them together.
Cheers to the future wey you no see
I raise a glass to the memories that we could have shared together in the future that you are not there to see.
I want to make you proud
I want to make you proud of me and everything that I do, even though you're not here with me.
Hope you are in heaven smiling down
I hope that wherever you are in heaven, you're able to look down on us and see how much we love and miss you.
Say hello to the angels now
I want you to greet the angels in heaven and let them know that you've arrived safely.
Am still your angel now
Even though you're no longer with me, I still want to be your angel and take care of you.
Charlie if I could see your face one more time
If I could see your face once again, it would make me happy beyond words.
Oh my charlie
You mean a lot to me, Charlie, and I want you to know that.
So many things I want to say like I miss you I won't forget u and this love will last this love will last forever
I have so much to say, like how much I miss you, how I'll never forget you, and how my love for you will last forever.
Writer(s): simisola bolatito ogunleye
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lakhanstephanie1897
🙂Hearing this song for the first time because of Faith from Nigerian idol. This is really beautiful
@josephtosin6140
same here...I just had to go to the original song to listen to it...…well, I wasn't disappointed. Smiles
@AjaerofavourO
Same here. Faith killed it, she did so well
@faithsaba1227
Same here
@rachealaceng6486
Yeeei me too, because of Faith
@fcmedic2122
same here
@The_Chukwumas
It’s my dad’s remembrance today and this song speaks to everything I’d wanna say to him. I love you so much dad
@bisolaesan7208
Cheers to the future that my Dad did not and would not see.
Too many events that he was not part of, I hope you are smiling down on me and your grandkids...
Continue to Rest In Peace Dad ❤️
@kayanjashelah5010
This girl is underrated. Much love from Uganda ❤
@katendecaroline324
mwagala bitya!