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.
City Lights
Simi Lyrics
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Somebody much as I want you
I never thought I'd ever love
Somebody much as I love you
Nobody said you would be the one to
Change my life
Cause love was my taboo
Changed my life
It feels like something I need
Something just like fireflies
Dancing in the dark
I swear it's a dream
Every time you catch my eyes
Can you see the sparks?
Sparks
Got me in my feelings
And I'm feeling like
It's scary and it's brighter than the city lights
Hard guy don't fall
It's a pity I
Never thought I'd be infatuated like this
Oh oh oh
My heart is bleeding
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
My heart is bleeding
Oh oh oh
My heart is bleeding
Oh oh oh
What had happened was
I really thought
Sooner or later everything go burst o
Pronto
Cupid don't shoot me, catapult oh oh oh oh
Be like say I high
Be like I drink ogogoro walahi
Iru wahala wo leleyi o kai
You changed my life
It feels like something I need
Something just like fireflies
Dancing in the dark
I swear it's a dream
Every time you catch my eyes
Can you see the sparks?
Sparks
Got me in my feelings
And I'm feeling like
It's scary and it's brighter than the city lights
Hard guy don't fall
It's a pity I
Never thought I'd be infatuated like this
Nobody said you would be the one to
Love was my taboo
Now you're my tattoo
Change my life change my life
The song ‘City Lights’ by Simi expresses the emotions of a person who has unexpectedly fallen head over heels for a significant other. The opening lines reveal that the singer never thought they would love or want someone as much they do the person in question. The second verse explains how this significant other has changed the singer’s life, turning love from something that was taboo to something that is now like a tattoo. Throughout, the song uses various descriptive comparisons to illustrate the depth of the singer’s emotions, such as “It's scary and it's brighter than the city lights” and “Something just like fireflies dancing in the dark”.
The chorus of “City Lights” comprises a simple series of repetitions, adding to the trance-like feeling of the song. The words from the chorus are expressed in a dreamy tone and the comparison drawn between the sparks and the fireflies sparks an image that invokes the same dreamy feeling. The phrase "Hard guy don't fall" refers to the singer’s fear of being too vulnerable to their significant other. The song conveys the message of a genuine love that is felt deeply and unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought I'd ever want
Simi did not believe she would ever desire anyone as much as she desires her love interest
Somebody much as I want you
Simi never imagined that she would love someone as much as she loves her partner
I never thought I'd ever love
Simi never anticipated loving anyone as strongly as she loves her romantic interest
Somebody much as I love you
Simi is extremely passionate about her love interest and never expected such strong feelings
Nobody said you would be the one to
Simi's love interest was not someone she expected to change her life as much as they did
Change my life
Simi's lover had a profound impact on her life and altered it in a significant way
Cause love was my taboo
Simi did not think she was capable of experiencing love before meeting her current partner
Now you're my tattoo
Simi's love interest has become a permanent fixture in her life, just like a tattoo
It feels like something I need
Simi feels that her partner is a necessity in her life
Something just like fireflies
Simi's love feels magical and ethereal, like the beauty of fireflies in the night sky
Dancing in the dark
Simi's love feels like a passionate dance that takes place in the dark, where anything can happen
I swear it's a dream
For Simi, her love feels too good to be true, like a wonderful dream
Every time you catch my eyes
Every time Simi looks at her love interest, she feels overwhelmed with emotion
Can you see the sparks?
Simi feels a strong chemistry with her partner, and she wonders if they feel the same way
Got me in my feelings
Simi's love has impacted her emotionally and has her feeling very deeply
And I'm feeling like
Simi is consumed with the emotions that she is feeling for her partner
It's scary and it's brighter than the city lights
Simi's love is intense and overwhelming, much like the bright lights of a bustling city at night
Hard guy don't fall
Simi's lover is strong and resilient, and she is afraid of losing them because they mean so much to her
It's a pity I
Simi feels a tinge of regret that she did not expect to experience such intense feelings for her partner
Never thought I'd be infatuated like this
Simi did not anticipate developing such strong feelings for someone, and she finds her infatuation surprising
Oh oh oh
My heart is bleeding
Simi's emotions for her partner are so intense that it feels like her heart is aching
What had happened was
Simi reflects on how she did not expect to fall in love like this
I really thought
Simi held strong beliefs about love before meeting her current partner
Sooner or later everything go burst o
Simi thought that her love would eventually end, and she would not feel such strong emotions anymore
Pronto
Simi thought the end of her love would be quick and sudden
Cupid don't shoot me, catapult oh oh oh oh
Simi is asking Cupid not to hurt her with his arrows of love, as she is afraid of the intensity of her feelings
Be like say I high
Simi feels like she is under the influence of a drug because of how strong her love is
Be like I drink ogogoro walahi
Simi feels like she is drunk on her love, similar to the effects of the Nigerian alcohol, ogogoro
Iru wahala wo leleyi o kai
Simi is experiencing a lot of trouble because of the intensity of the emotions she feels for her partner
Nobody said you would be the one to
Simi did not expect her current partner to have such a significant impact on her life
Love was my taboo
Simi did not think she was capable of feeling love before meeting her current partner
Change my life change my life
Simi's partner changed her life in a profound way, and she reflects on how different her life is now
Sparks
Simi feels a strong chemistry with her partner that she describes as sparks
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Will Ifeanyi
She never sang a bad song 🔥🔥
Ret Dashan
If it's even possible, I dare say Simi got even better!!! I'm so proud of this woman.
Blessed Andhighlyfavored
This whole entire song is a mood. Every time you and AGbaby drop songs that sound like love letters to each other it becomes a whole vibe. These are the Best
Chuck Nolum
I get goosebumps listening to this lady's voice....my goodness! What a voice!!
Richard Amankwah
Her voice alone,is so nice and amazing.goosebumps all over my body when I listen.
Pako Mere
I recently came across Simi's music, and enjoying it. She is really talented and I am in love with her music..
Nana Twumasi
I can't love her less..always on point
Isiejeme0829
She's blessed with that VOICE that can stand on its own anywhere.
Pelinda lives on my channel
This is ethereal sounding, like been transported to some magical but sober place 🌌
Jodie Blake
Simi does it again over and over love all the music!!