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.
THERE FOR YOU
Simi Lyrics
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I wanna be by you day and night
For you I'll stand in line
Be the rider for your ride
Anytime you looking for a sign
Anything you need yes I'm your guy
I only wanna keep you satisfied
My love it's real no silicon
And I gotchu every day minimum
And you can call on me whenever
I gotchu you under my umbrella
Eh eh
I just wannna be there for you
24/7 I just wanna be there
I just wanna be there for you oh yeah
I just wanna be there for you
Even in heaven I just wanna be there
I just wanna be there for you
Yeah it's Banks yo
I just wanna be there wanna be there
I ain't gotta stunt acting like I don't care
Even through the bad good times that we shared
Running to my goals can't see 'em in the rear
Couple haters over there
Getting to the bag nigga life ain't fair
Drip too hard make 'em stop and stare
Smoke and mirrors anytime you go clear
Gotta be prepared
Know I got your back
Cah I got you like that
Even when you hit the trap
And you used to flip packs
Always kept you on track
Right by your side
Know I'm down to ride
You ain't never gotta hide
You ain't even gonna lie
Look me in eyes
already know you ain't like them guys
Real love you provide
Said I'll do it for you
When's the last I ain't come through? Never
My love it's real no silicon
And I gotchu every day minimum
And you can call on me whenever
I gotchu you under my umbrella
Eh eh
I just wannna be there for you
24/7 I just wanna be there
I just wanna be there for you oh yeah
I just wanna be there for you
Even in heaven I just wanna be there
I just wanna be there for you oh yeah
I just wanna be there for you oh yeah
In the song "There For You" by Simi, she expresses her desire to always be there for her lover. She starts by asking if her lover can see her, indicating that she is fully present and willing to be there at every moment. She goes ahead to show her commitment by stating that she wants to be with him day and night and is willing to stand in line for him. She also adds that she is willing to be the rider for his ride and always available when he is looking for a sign.
Simi further expresses her commitment to her lover by explaining that she will always be there for him whenever he needs her. Anytime he needs anything, she will be there, making him her priority. She assures him that he can count on her, and she's always ready to protect him, using the image of an umbrella. She emphasizes that her love for him is real and not superficial, and she will always be there for him, even in heaven.
The second verse features Banks, who also echoes Simi's message of commitment. He explains that he wants to be with his lover, no matter what, through good and bad times. He acknowledges that there may be haters, but that won't deter him from being loyal to his love. He promises to always have her back, even in situations like the trap when things may get tough.
In conclusion, Simi's "There For You" is a love song where she and Banks express their desire to be with their lovers at all times. They assure them of their loyalty and commitment, no matter what life throws at them.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see me now?
I want to make sure that you're aware of my presence.
I wanna be by you day and night
I want to be with you always.
For you I'll stand in line
I am willing to wait for you, no matter how long it takes.
Be the rider for your ride
I want to support you and help you on your journey.
Anytime you looking for a sign
Whenever you need guidance, I am here for you.
Anything you need yes I'm your guy
I am willing to do anything for you.
I only wanna keep you satisfied
My only goal is to make sure you are happy and content.
My love it's real no silicon
My love for you is genuine and authentic.
And I gotchu every day minimum
I am always here for you, without exception.
And you can call on me whenever
You can rely on me to be there for you whenever you need me.
I gotchu you under my umbrella
I will protect and shelter you from any harm.
Eh eh
I just wanna be there for you
I want to be a constant presence in your life.
24/7 I just wanna be there
I want to be there for you every moment of every day.
Even in heaven I just wanna be there
I want to be with you even in the afterlife.
Yeah it's Banks yo
I ain't gotta stunt acting like I don't care
I don't need to pretend that I'm aloof or disinterested.
Even through the bad good times that we shared
I will be there for you even during tough times.
Running to my goals can't see 'em in the rear
I am focused on my aspirations, but I will never forget about you.
Couple haters over there
There might be people who dislike us, but our love will prevail.
Getting to the bag nigga life ain't fair
We might face obstacles, but that won't stop us from achieving success.
Drip too hard make 'em stop and stare
Our love is so strong that it attracts attention.
Smoke and mirrors anytime you go clear
Even during times of confusion or struggle, I will always support you.
Gotta be prepared
I understand that life can be unpredictable, and I am ready to face any challenge with you.
Know I got your back
You can count on me to support you and stand up for you whenever you need it.
Cah I got you like that
I will always be there for you, no matter what.
Even when you hit the trap
Even if you find yourself in a difficult situation, I will never abandon you.
And you used to flip packs
Even if you have a past that you're not proud of, I still love and support you.
Always kept you on track
I want to help you stay focused and motivated in everything you do.
Right by your side
I will always be there to support you.
Know I'm down to ride
I am ready to face any challenge with you.
You ain't never gotta hide
You can always be yourself around me, without shame or reservation.
You ain't even gonna lie
You can trust me to be honest with you, just as I will always be honest with you.
Look me in eyes
I want to connect with you on a deep and meaningful level.
already know you ain't like them guys
I understand your unique qualities that set you apart from others.
Real love you provide
Your love is genuine and true, just like mine.
Said I'll do it for you
I am willing to do anything for you.
When's the last I ain't come through? Never
I have never let you down, and I never will.
I just wanna be there for you oh yeah
Above all else, my main desire is to always be there for you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@gabrielgyandoh7933
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@koffivigameligueze2141
Definitively that girl is so talented,I really like the uniqueness of her voice
@footballvibes6809
The most underrated song I’ve heard by Simi
@ralphshegs3966
Simi’s voice is so unique that when she sings u don’t need to stress ursef🥰🥰🥰 a born singer 🥰🥰
@Mzlizzy
No lies
@mirajhrs
For real!!
@bhadataka
https://youtu.be/znuVhUI6BaU
@joshtonibor2268
You took this out of my mouth. Her voice is one of a kind.
@ralphshegs3966
@@joshtonibor2268 so special
@timmyvictor2742
This is too underrated... It needs to be heard all over the world