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.
Simi
Simi Lyrics
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You could be
What I need
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
I believe
You could be
What I need
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
To believe
It's the same old song
That I always sing each year
But because it's perrenial don't make it less real
And I believe
That she could be
What I need
To believe
I believe (I believe)
You could be
What I need
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
(Oh just keeps coming round again)
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
(It just keeps coming round again)
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
(It just keeps coming round again)
To believe
The conclusion I need is easily reached with you
You have given me all and there's nothing left to do
And I believe
That she could be
What I need
To believe
I believe
Just keeps coming round again
I believe
You could be
What I need
(Just keeps coming round again)
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
(It just keeps coming round again)
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
(It just keeps coming round again)
To believe
I believe
You could be
What I need
To believe
Simi's song "Simi" is about the singer's belief that the person she is singing about could provide her with what she needs to continue believing in love. The repetition of the lyrics "I believe, you could be what I need to believe" emphasizes the importance of this belief in the singer's life. The phrase "it just keeps coming round again" suggests that the need to believe in love is a recurring theme in the singer's life, and that each time she meets someone new, she hopes that they will be the one to fulfill this need.
The first verse mentions that the song is a familiar one that the singer has been singing every year. However, the fact that it is a perennial song does not make it any less real - it still holds the same significance for the singer. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reflects the persistence of the singer's hope and belief in finding someone who can help her continue believing in love.
The conclusion of the song suggests that the singer has found what she has been looking for - someone who has given her everything she needs to continue believing. Overall, the song is a hopeful expression of the human desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe
The singer has faith in a certain situation or person.
You could be
The singer sees the potential in a person to fulfill their needs.
What I need
The singer has a specific requirement or desire that they hope the other person can meet.
To believe
The singer needs to have trust, faith or confidence in someone or something.
It's the same old song
The singer feels like they are repeating themselves, possibly in relation to a past experience or feeling.
That I always sing each year
The repetition is a regular occurrence and the issue or sentiment has been present for a long time.
But because it's perrenial don't make it less real
The issue or sentiment is still valid and important, despite being a recurring situation.
The conclusion I need is easily reached with you
The person or situation being referred to has a clear solution or outcome that the singer needs.
You have given me all and there's nothing left to do
The person being referred to has done everything they can and the situation is now in the singer's hands.
Just keeps coming round again
The singer is stuck in a cycle or pattern of behavior.
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vidhijha6032
Such a beautifully written emotional song. When Derulo said "Shimmy shimmy ay" it touched me in my heart. Truly marvellous.
@certifiedgoat6253
Yeah bro.
@saman5578
Literally turned me to an evangelist!
@zakariagaboussa7985
What does it mean
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@xintiamora6485
A moment of silence to the kids who looked up a song for candy and found this
@davidobinnim4580
Lol
@woodlybrave6503
Lmfao
@abidaroussia2012
LMFAO