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.
One Kain
Simi Lyrics
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I like to fool around with you
Cruising town with you
I like to go where you are
Yeah like to paparazzi you
I feel something changing now
Am I mistaking now
I feel something caving now
My heart misbehaving now
Eh padi lo ma je si mi
Catching feelings wey you no dey throw to me
You suppose to be close to me
But not that close to me but not that close to me
You looking at me one kain oh
You looking at me one kain baby
Just making me feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
You suppose be my guy oh
You suppose my guy baby
You making me feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
Tell me why
Feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
I like to go party with you
Saturday night soak garri with you
I like it when you call me
Just to check up on me
Something is changing now
I might be mistaken now
I'm holding back
Defences are breaking down
My heart misbehaving now
Ah ore lode je si mi
Catching feelings wey you no dey throw to me
You suppose to be close to me
But not that close to me
You looking at me one kain oh
You looking at me one kain baby
Just making me feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
You suppose be my guy oh
You suppose my guy baby
You making me feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
Tell me why
Feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
You know if you catch my eye
Am high to hypnotise
You got me saying su mo mi baby
All this is crazy
Padi lo ma je si mi
But something is changing
Why am I holding back
No I'm not faking now
My heart misbehaving now
You looking at me one kain oh
You looking at me one kain baby
Just making me feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
You suppose be my guy oh
You suppose my guy baby
You making me feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
Tell me why
Feel one kain oh
Tell me why oh why oh why
E e e nobi la la la lala la la
Nobi one kain
Simi's One Kain is a song about catching feelings for someone who is not reciprocating those feelings. In the first verse, Simi describes how she enjoys spending time with this person, but something inside her is changing and she is unsure if it's just her mistake or if her heart is misbehaving. She mentions how this person is supposed to be close to her but not that close, which indicates that they may have been friends before.
In the second verse, Simi talks about how she likes to party with this person and even soak garri (a Nigerian staple food) with him on Saturday nights. She appreciates how he calls to check up on her, but again, she feels like something is changing and she might be mistaken. She mentions that this person is supposed to be close to her, but not that close.
In the chorus, Simi sings about how this person is making her feel one kain (a Nigerian slang that means feeling weird or different), and she doesn't understand why he's not reciprocating her feelings. She questions why he's not being her guy, even though that's what he's supposed to be, and why she's feeling one kain.
Overall, the song is about catching feelings for someone who is not reciprocating, which leaves the singer feeling confused and unsure of what to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh why tell me with me with me
Why don't you just tell me what is going on between us.
I like to fool around with you
I enjoy having fun and spending time with you in a playful manner.
Cruising town with you
I enjoy going around town with you.
I like to go where you are
I like to be around you and be where you are.
Yeah like to paparazzi you
I like to admire you and watch you from a distance sometimes like paparazzi.
I feel something changing now
I sense that there is something different happening in our relationship lately.
Am I mistaking now
I am questioning if my assumptions about our relationship are correct.
I'm holding back
I am restraining my emotions and feelings towards you.
I feel something caving now
I feel like giving into my emotions and feelings towards you now.
My heart misbehaving now
My heart is acting up and not following what my mind is telling me to do.
Eh padi lo ma je si mi
Hey my friend, you are eating on me.
Catching feelings wey you no dey throw to me
I am developing feelings for you, but it seems like you are not interested in me in that way.
You suppose to be close to me
I expected us to have a close relationship given how we relate to each other.
But not that close to me but not that close to me
Not too close that it becomes uncomfortable, but not too distant either.
You looking at me one kain oh
The way you are looking at me is different from before.
You looking at me one kain baby
The way you are looking at me is unique, unlike before.
Just making me feel one kain oh
You are making me feel different from before.
Tell me why oh why oh why
Please explain why things are changing between us.
You suppose be my guy oh
I thought we were in a relationship or at least interested in each other.
You suppose my guy baby
I see you as someone I could be in a romantic relationship with.
Tell me why oh why oh why
Please explain why things are changing between us.
Feel one kain oh
I am sensing something different or unique between us.
I like to go party with you
I enjoy going to parties and having fun with you.
Saturday night soak garri with you
I like having simple but fun times with you, even if it means soaking garri together.
I like it when you call me
I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate it when you reach out to me.
Just to check up on me
I appreciate it when you call, text or check up on me to see that I am doing fine.
Defences are breaking down
I am no longer able to guard my emotions, and my feelings for you may be surfacing.
You know if you catch my eye
If you see me staring at you, you can influence me strongly.
Am high to hypnotise
I can easily be put under your 'spell' or influenced by you.
You got me saying su mo mi baby
You make me say things or do things that are not typical of me.
All this is crazy
The feelings I have towards you are confusing and overwhelming.
Ah ore lode je si mi
Ah, my good friend whom I adore.
But something is changing
I am sensing a shift in the way I feel towards you and our relationship.
No I'm not faking now
These emotions and feelings are genuine and not just a result of me pretending.
E e e nobi la la la lala la la
N/A
Nobi one kain
It's not the same as before.
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@dinanrglv2788
i just stumbled upon simi and her art; so authentic and beautiful story-teller, even tho i dont speak any of the Nigerian languages. much love from Kazakhstan
@babatundeokunola3014
Kak dela. Nigerian who worked in 🇰🇿
@badruakinjide7865
To be honest, simi has been so consistent and portrays what most people are going through daily via her music.... we love you dear...
@ememobongetok9930
Badru Akinjide very true.
@hawaissaka7515
It's very true
@ifeomaokafor5428
I cannot be the only one watching this during the 2020 pandemic
@HamsyBeauty-xw5qg
Welcome to 2023
@mansongilead3326
2024
@awalayodeji3180
It's 2023 and I still find it hard to get this song off repeat. Simi is an amazing singer 🔥
@dynaekwueme
All these "fineness" in one video! I'm screaming!!! Simi's acting in most of her videos makes me adore her the more❤ You looked absolutely stunning in all scenes and your makeup artiste(s) deserves one bottle of hero and Smirnoff ice Simi!!💞💞💞