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.
Love Don't Care
Simi Lyrics
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Just the other day
She said hello hello I'm talking to you babe
Somebody call me
He con dey tell me say
He see you with omo Igbo
Tell me are you crazy
Girl are you foolish
Wetin you de do with okoro
Girl I'm your mother
You know that I know better o
But my mama don't know
That love don't care
Who you be where you dey from
Love don't care at all
Love don't care
Who you know wetin you get o
Love don't care at all
Papa call me o
Just yesterday
He said hello hello
How you doing baby
Your brother call me
He con dey tell me say
He see you with Mr John
Tell me are you crazy
Girl are you foolish
Shey banker don finish o
Wetin you dey do with teacher
Girl I'm your father
Your opinion doesn't matter oh
But my papa don't know
That love don't care
Who you be where you dey from
Love don't care at all
Love don't care
Who you know wetin you get o
Love don't care at all
Ahahah ah ah ah
Ahahah ahah ahah ahah
Ahahah ah ah ah
Ahahah ahah ahah ahah
If I love you
lf I love you
No be wetin you be baby
Lomu ori mi wu lomu ori mi wu
Love o
Make I see your love o
Ahahah ah ah ah
Ahahah ahah ahah ahah
The song Love Don't Care by Simi is a reflection on the notion that love knows no boundaries, be it race or status. The song talks about how the parents of the singer are bothered about her choice of partner. The mother questions why she is with an Igbo person while the father questions why she is with a teacher when she could be with a banker. The singer counters this by saying that love doesn't discriminate based on such factors and that she loves the person irrespective of their background.
In the chorus section, the song reiterates that love is not concerned with the status of a person or where they come from, and that true love is blind to these things. The repeated phrase "Lomu ori mi wu" also emphasizes the fact that love is a personal and internal feeling.
The song's message is particularly relevant in today's world, where people are divided based on factors that should not really come into play when it comes to love. The song emphasizes that love is a personal choice and should not be based on societal expectations or societal conditioning.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama call me o, Just the other day, She said hello hello I'm talking to you babe
Simi's mother called her the other day to ask her about a man she saw her with, and Simi is listening to her mother as she hums the melody to the song
Somebody call me, He con dey tell me say, He see you with omo Igbo, Tell me are you crazy
Someone called Simi to inform her that they saw her with a man from a different tribe, and both her mother and informant are questioning her sanity
Girl are you foolish, Shey Yoruba don finish oh, Wetin you de do with okoro
Simi is being ridiculed for being in a relationship with someone from a different tribe, and they are poking fun at her for dating someone they consider beneath her
Girl I'm your mother, You know that I know better o, But my mama don't know
Simi's mother believes she knows what's best for her daughter, but Simi feels that her mother doesn't truly understand her situation
That love don't care, Who you be where you dey from, Love don't care at all, Love don't care
Despite the opinions and scrutiny of family members and society, love is unconditional and doesn't discriminate based on tribe or social standing
Who you know wetin you get o, Love don't care at all
Love is blind to one's network or wealth, and it persists solely based on emotional attachment
Papa call me o, Just yesterday, He said hello hello, How you doing baby
Simi's father called her yesterday to check up on her, and Simi is responding to him as she sings the song
Your brother call me, He con dey tell me say, He see you with Mr John, Tell me are you crazy
Simi's brother also informed her father about a man she was seen with, and they are both questioning her sanity
Shey banker don finish o, Wetin you dey do with teacher, Girl I'm your father, Your opinion doesn't matter oh
Simi's father is questioning what her love interest does for a living and why she would be with someone who isn't wealthy like her. She knows her father loves her, but his opinion does not affect her feelings for the man she loves
If I love you, No be wetin you be baby, Lomu ori mi wu lomu ori mi wu
Simi is reaffirming that her love for someone is not based on what tribe or social class they belong to, but rather it's a genuine feeling that comes from the heart
Love o, Make I see your love o
Simi is asking her lover to show her love and affection, and to not let societal pressures come in the way of their relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Randy Scruggs, Earl T. Conley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ActiveDodger
This song profoundly touched me. My dad was an Igbo Nigerian and married my mum who is from Sierra Leone. They were married for 50 years till he passed away last year. Love has no boundaries indeed and we just need to embrace the ones we love because this life is too short!
@Lynberlkay3715
My mom is a Liberian but my dad is a Sierra-leonean n they both met in a surprise, now they're married n I'm the third child but we're five in numbers as their children
@Lynberlkay3715
My mom is a Liberian but my dad is a Sierra-leonean n they both met in a surprise, now they're married n I'm the third child but we're five in numbers as their children
@tadubaphoro-kanu7736
wow, i smile when i hear things like this, wish we can all just be one and put all our differences aside.
@funsahara
My dad is Nigerian and my mum is Ghanaian..... Luv them to bits
@MegaMonsterrain
i love every one of you on this forum with every single blood that flows through my vain,, God will not let the plaque that comes at night to come near your dwelling or near anything you love,, Lurd Rain a.k.a Kulikuli Master, said so!, We are one people different color.
@jupe9388
Mom is Haitian 🇭🇹 and Dad is Kenyan 🇰🇪 ( Love has no boundaries ) ❤️😌🙏🏾 God keep blessing my parents.
@philip5292
Yes because love don't care
@ToxicAfricanKing
❤ love from 🇰🇪
@benjokes1950
Simi and Asa are the most underrated artists in Nigeria. I still can’t understand how anyone would rate songs about alcohol, sex and lavish lifestyle over timeless classics like this. I listened to Simi’s “Gone for good” last night...damn!