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.
Loyal
Simi Lyrics
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Ahh uuh yeah yeah yeah
Run
You say you gonna let me down
If it were up to you, you woulda let me drown
Anywhere you dey me no fit settle down no nooo
Ko si anybody to le tan mi
I don't fuck around, ask anybody to mo mi no
You no be my enemy
But you ain't no friend to me
Cause people ride for the people that ride for them too
If you're riding for me then I'm riding with you
See I say what I mean so I tell you the truth
And now we're through (And now we're through)
Me I only give what I'm wanting
You do me right I match your energy
Everybody need somebody good
Somebody nice somebody reliable
I'm just tryna keep my spirit pure
Stay the fuck away from immature people
It's okay if I only have four people
As long as them be sure people
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Are you lo lo lo loyal
Lo lo lo loyal
Cause I'm lo lo lo loyal
Lo lo lo loyal
Yeah uh uh uh loyal
Uh uh uh uh (Wake up wake up)
Wake up wake up
Wanna see you later
These things that I got
They don't waver
Stick up stick up for me
I'll see ya
Sooner than the dude at Bethsaida
Shey na wetin you talk (You talk)
Shey na you wey comot (Comot)
Make I open my door (My door)
What a fool I was
Brother don't say
What you cannot take back
I don't roll that way bro
I don't like this fake love
Brother no way
Try dey keep your distance
Leave the Hi for socials
All my guys them loyal eh eh
Are you lo lo lo loyal
Lo lo lo loyal
Cause I'm lo lo lo loyal
Lo lo lo loyal
Yeah uh uh uh loyal
Uh uh uh uh yeah
If you ride for me
I will ride for you
If you ride for me
Me no want fake ass love (No fake ass love)
No fake ass love (No fake ass love)
Me no want fake ass love (No fake ass love)
Lo lo loyal ehh
Obah
The lyrics to Simi's song Loyal are a reflection of her desire for genuine and trustworthy relationships. She starts the song by expressing her doubts about a person who claims to have her back, but who she believes would easily let her down. She acknowledges that she cannot settle down with someone who is unreliable, and she is not willing to tolerate fake people in her life. Simi emphasizes the essence of honesty and loyalty in any relationship, stating that she is prepared to ride with anyone who is genuinely loyal to her.
In the second verse, Simi makes it clear that she's only willing to give loyalty to those who are also loyal to her. She is not interested in having to deal with immature people or fake love, and she is willing to keep her distance from such individuals. Despite her desire to keep her circle small, she values the importance of having a few reliable people in her life. At the end of the song, Simi reiterates her commitment to loyalty, emphasizing that if someone rides for her, she will also ride for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you gonna let me down
You claim that you will disappoint me
If it were up to you, you woulda let me drown
If it was within your control, you would have allowed me to sink
Anywhere you dey me no fit settle down no nooo
I cannot find peace wherever you are
Ko si anybody to le tan mi
No one can bring me down
Ke ma foshi lo mi
Don't ever try to deceive me or trick me
I don't fuck around, ask anybody to mo mi no
I am not one to mess around, ask anyone who knows me
You no be my enemy
You are not my enemy
But you ain't no friend to me
But you are not my friend either
Cause people ride for the people that ride for them too
Because people support those who support them
If you're riding for me then I'm riding with you
If you support me, then I will support you
See I say what I mean so I tell you the truth
I always speak my mind and tell the truth
And now we're through (And now we're through)
And now we are finished
Me I only give what I'm wanting
I only give what I want to receive
You do me right I match your energy
If you treat me well, I will reciprocate
Everybody need somebody good
Everyone needs someone who is good for them
Somebody nice somebody reliable
Someone who is friendly and dependable
I'm just tryna keep my spirit pure
I am trying to maintain a pure spirit
Stay the fuck away from immature people
Stay away from people who are immature
It's okay if I only have four people
It's okay if I only have a few good friends
As long as them be sure people
As long as they are trustworthy and loyal
Wake up wake up
Wake up
Wanna see you later
I want to see you later
These things that I got
The things that I possess
They don't waver
They do not falter
Stick up stick up for me
Stand up for me
I'll see ya
I will see you
Sooner than the dude at Bethsaida
Sooner than the person at Bethsaida
Shey na wetin you talk (You talk)
Is that what you said?
Shey na you wey comot (Comot)
Did you leave?
Make I open my door (My door)
Let me open my door
What a fool I was
What a foolish person I was
Brother don't say
Brother, do not say
What you cannot take back
What you cannot retract
I don't roll that way bro
I do not behave in that manner
I don't like this fake love
I do not like this insincere love
Brother no way
Brother, no
Try dey keep your distance
Try to keep your distance
Leave the Hi for socials
Save your greetings for social events
All my guys them loyal eh eh
All of my friends are loyal
If you ride for me
If you support me
I will ride for you
I will support you
Me no want fake ass love (No fake ass love)
I do not want insincere love
Lo lo loyal ehh
Loyal
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Michael-lh1sp
Leaving my ❤️ here so when someone likes it I'll come back to hear these beautiful voices...❤️👋
@OfftheChainz
Come back. You need to hear this today
@Michael-lh1sp
Okay Sir Bernard I'm Here🙃✌️
@fintechgirl636
Beautiful love
@rejoicedenhere9302
come
@kendralove2552
You forgot to play this lovely song today
@omoakin5619
"It’s okay if I only have four people, as long as they are sure people". Simi with the bars!!
@inspiretunez9481
None beats it!
@foladaniels6579
Q
@TikTok-co
Fave really did justice to the song