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.
E No Go Funny
Simi Lyrics
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That's what you said the other day day day
Ki lo fi mi pe
Adaeze, Morenike, they said you said the same thing thing thing
Abi you don dey crase?
Shey somebody dey use your head do juju
Jide shey you think you don see mumu
You better go go go
Sun mo mi je ka jade, that's what you said the other day day day
Abi you no dey tink?
Imabong and Aisha they said you did the same thing thing thing
E be like say you drink
Shey somebody dey follow you from village
Eze s'on tele e wa la tile
You better go go go
Cos if my brother know know know
E no go funny
As de tin dey grow
E no go funny
If my brother know
E no go funny
As de tin dey grow
E no go funny
Don't let my brother know
Tele mi je ka sere
Shebi you still tink say na play play play
You no dey okay
Player boy oya wole
I'll introduce you to my big bro K
You no dey okay
Shey somebody advice you for where you dey
O ni no, I want to follow figure 8
You no wan go go go
Before my brother know know know
You say tele mi lo s'omole
Me and you we gotta groove groove groove
Aren't you a fool
Jenifa Adesuwa
They say na so you just dey do do do
Boy I pity you
Abi somebody dey follow you from village
Sule s'on tele e wa la tile
You better go go go-oh
Cos if my brother know know know
E no go funny
As de tin dey grow
E no go funny
If my brother know
E no go funny
As de tin dey grow
E no go funny
Don't let my brother know
Mr loverman you want to buy market I ye
Abegi no be for my head I o
E no go funny
Abegi no be for my head I o
E no go funny
Abegi no be for my head I o
E no go funny
Shey somebody dey follow you from village
Eze s'on tele e wa la tile
E no go funny
As de tin dey grow
E no go funny
If my brother know
E no go funny
As dey tin grow
E no go funny
Don't let my brother know
The lyrics to Simi's song E No Go Funny poses as a cautionary tale of sorts for people who might be playing with fire in a romantic relationship. The song is about a man who is being all too clear about his intentions to play around and potentially break the heart of the woman he is with. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, serves as a warning that things will not end well if the singer follows her heart and gets too involved with this man. The lyrics themselves are a reminder to the singer that she is worth more than someone who is unwilling to commit himself fully to her, and that she deserves someone who will treat her with respect and love.
The first verse of the song introduces the singer to the idea that her boyfriend might be playing around with her. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, with the singer being told that her boyfriend might be under the influence of someone who is using juju on him. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly worried that her boyfriend might be cheating on her or flirting with other women. This is where the chorus comes in, reminding her that if she continues to stay with this man, she is likely to get hurt.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that sometimes our hearts can lead us to places where we would rather not be. The lyrics are relatable and heartfelt, and the chorus is catchy and memorable. The song is a great reminder that, no matter how much we might want to stay with someone, it's important to remember that we deserve love, respect, and commitment from our partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunmo mi je ka lole
You asked me to come and have fun with you
That's what you said the other day day day
You told me this not so long ago
Ki lo fi mi pe
Adaeze and Morenike reported that you said the same thing to them
Abi you don dey crase?
Are you going crazy?
Shey somebody dey use your head do juju
Is someone using black magic on you?
Jide shey you think you don see mumu
Do you think you have seen a fool?
You better go go go
You should leave
Before my brother know know know
Before my brother finds out
E be like say you drink
It seems like you are drunk or under the influence of something
Shey somebody dey follow you from the village
Is someone from your village following you?
Eze s'on tele e wa la tile
Eze, bring your motorbike and come and pick (him/her) up
Cos if my brother know know know
Because if my brother finds out
Tele mi je ka sere
You asked me to come and dance
Shebi you still think say na play play play
Do you still think this is just a game?
You no dey okay
Something is not right with you
Player boy oya wole
You flirtatious boy, come here
I'll introduce you to my big bro K
I'll introduce you to my big brother K
Shey somebody advice you for where you dey
Did someone advise you where you are?
O ni no, I want to follow figure 8
He/she says, 'I want to follow a curvy girl'
You no wan go go go
You don't want to leave
You say tele mi lo s'omole
You asked me to come and dance
Me and you we gotta groove groove groove
You and I need to dance all night long
Aren't you a fool
Isn't that foolish of you?
Jenifa Adesuwa
Jenifa and Adesuwa
They say na so you just dey do do do
They say that's how you always behave
Boy I pity you
Boy, I feel sorry for you
Mr loverman you want to buy market I ye
Mister loverman, do you want to have a fling?
Abegi no be for my head I o
Please don't involve me in your business
Shey somebody dey follow you from village
Is someone from your village following you?
E no go funny
It won't be funny
As de tin dey grow
As things progress
Don't let my brother know
Don't let my brother find out
Contributed by Liliana S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abidemi Adebanwo
wow, dis is awesome. am a fan of ur music. u rock SIMI
Dozie Emmanuel
One of Best
Cyber Ark
So funny only one comment on this beautiful song
Safwan Gentle
My love
DENNIS CROSS
My miss international gal go gal go gal