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.
Remind Me
Simi Lyrics
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The kind of person that you asked me to be
I forgot how to see
Love in everything I forgot totally
My brother say e love me I love am too
My man call me honey and I call am boo
But my neighbor no like me I hate am too
A man call me stupid I call am fool
Cause I forgot how to love
The way you asked me to
Remind me remind me how
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
I forgot how to give
Those who are in need so selfish of me
Even when it got too hard
Too hard for me to care I forgot how to try
My baby said she hungry I give am food
I tell am I will do anything for you
But a stranger said please sir I nor get shoe
I look am like this say who are you
Cause I forgot how to love
The way you asked me to
Remind me remind me how
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
Lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
Simi's "Remind Me" is a song that talks about the loss of love in one's life. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle with trying to remember how to love in the way her loved ones have asked her to. She confesses to forgetting how to be the person she was asked to be and how to see love in everything. She then goes on to describe how people treat her and how she reacts to them - loving those who show her love and hating those who do not. The song ends with the singer's plea to be reminded of how to love.
The lyrics of the song are simple yet powerful, as they reflect the struggle of many people in society today, who forget the true meaning of love and kindness. It reminds people to be kind to one another, even when it's difficult, and to remember that love is the answer to many problems.
Simi's haunting voice coupled with the mournful instrumentation adds to the melancholic mood of the song, giving it a deeper meaning. The song is a reminder to all of us to be kind and loving towards others, even when we don't feel like it.
Line by Line Meaning
I forgot how to be
I have lost touch with the qualities you once admired in me.
The kind of person that you asked me to be
I have forgotten the person you inspired me to become.
I forgot how to see
I lost my ability to perceive love in everything around me.
Love in everything I forgot totally
I am unable to recognize love in the world anymore.
My brother say e love me I love am too
My sibling expresses love for me and I reciprocate.
My man call me honey and I call am boo
My partner uses an affectionate name for me and I respond with one too.
But my neighbor no like me I hate am too
I despise my neighbor because they dislike me.
A man call me stupid I call am fool
I insult someone who insulted me.
Cause I forgot how to love
My inability to love the way I used to lies at the root of my problems.
The way you asked me to
The way you taught me to love is what I have forgotten.
Remind me remind me how
Help me remember how to love.
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
To experience deep love and affection.
I forgot how to give
I have lost my willingness to give to those in need.
Those who are in need so selfish of me
I have become selfish and do not prioritize the needs of others.
Even when it got too hard
Even when it became challenging to show love.
Too hard for me to care I forgot how to try
I stopped trying to love and care for others.
My baby said she hungry I give am food
I provide food for my child when they are hungry.
I tell am I will do anything for you
I promise to be there for my loved ones in any way I can.
But a stranger said please sir I nor get shoe
I am indifferent to the needs of strangers.
I look am like this say who are you
I am dismissive of those who I do not know.
To lo lo lo lo lo lo lo love
To rediscover the power of love.
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