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.
Take Me Back
Simi Lyrics
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But definitely I was crazy
I no mean to say go go away away away
Baby maybe you were wrong
But I must have been out of my mind
To tell you to go go go away go away
Oh Kunle no leave me no no no
If you no want make I go go go
Tell me why you treat me so
I say Kunle ou don't you know know know
That I miss you so e say kilode why you con dey form you too dey form
I say I don't know
Just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara is over
Just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara ti tan
Just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara is over
Just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara ti tan
Se mi n be o lo gun ife o baby
Dem tell me say you go call me back o
Why you con mess with my heart o
Before o baby baby
Ife fi mi lokan bale oh oh oh
Ma ma jen lo commit oh
Ofe ko fimi se yeye oh
Leyin odun meta atabo
Oh Kunle no leave me no no no
Cause I no want make you go
Kilode o if you no want make I go
Tell me why you treating me so
Kunle ou ou don't you know know know that I miss you so
Ah ah why you con dey form baby you too dey form
So me I don't know just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara is over
Take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara ti tan
Just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara is over
Just take me back ou ou
Take me back shakara ti tan
Omode lon se mi o mode lon se mi
Jowo o baby jowo o baby
I no fit to vex o my darling
Because I love you my lady oh
Pa rara ra take me back
Would you take me back now ou ou
Na me mess up o shakara is over
I no know what I dey do ou ou
Darijimi baby shakara ti tan
Kokan mi le bale o ou ou
Kunle take me back o shakara is over
Take me back ou ou
Please take me back shakara ti tan
Do my heart soffery soffery oh oh yeah
Shakara is over
I swear say I no go let you down
And I go hold you down baby
Shakara ti tan
Eh eh better stay with me
Wherever you go take me shakara is over
Cause I no fit to vex o my darling
Because I love you my baby o
The lyrics of the song "Take Me Back" by Simi communicates remorse, acceptance of fault and a willingness to make amends. The song is about a lover that may have said something wrong or done something hurtful and is now seeking reconciliation. The singer acknowledges that she was wrong and may have acted crazy. However, she is pleading with her lover not to leave her, as she realizes that she still wants him in her life. She tells her partner that if he doesn't want her to go, he should also stay and love her right. She admits that she misses him and doesn't understand why he is acting so aloof. She begs him to take her back, and that she promises not to mess up again.
Simi’s captivating vocals serve as the focal point of this song with a blend of smooth afro-pop and soulful vibe. The instruments used in the song complement the lyrics and the vocals. The steady percussion brings a sense of rhythm to the slow and deliberate pacing of the lyrics. The guitar chords play a crucial role, which helps bring emotion and resonance to the song. The song's theme of regret, remorse, and reconciliation is relatable to many listeners who may have experienced such situations in their romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe baby maybe I was wrong
Acknowledgement of fault and apology
But definitely I was crazy
Admission of irrationality
I no mean to say go go away away away
Expressing regret for past behaviors
Baby maybe you were wrong
Suggesting the other person may have played a role
But I must have been out of my mind
Taking full responsibility for past behavior
To tell you to go go go away go away
Apologizing for past actions
Oh Kunle no leave me no no no
Pleading with the other person to stay
Cause I no wan make you go e say kilode
Asking for an explanation for the other person's desire to leave
If you no want make I go go go
Asking for the other person's honesty and commitment to the relationship
Tell me why you treat me so
Asking for an explanation of the other person's behavior
I say Kunle ou don't you know know know
Expressing confusion about the other person's intentions and feelings
That I miss you so e say kilode why you con dey form you too dey form
Expressing frustration with the other person's reluctance to be open and honest
I say I don't know
Admitting confusion and lack of understanding
Just take me back ou ou
Requesting forgiveness and a second chance
Take me back shakara is over
Expressing willingness to move past past conflicts
Se mi n be o lo gun ife o baby
Addressing the other person and expressing sadness
Dem tell me say you go call me back o
Referencing conversations with other people and expressing hope for a future reconciliation
Why you con mess with my heart o
Asking for an explanation for past behavior
Before o baby baby
Expressing sadness and longing
Ife fi mi lokan bale oh oh oh
Expressing strong feelings of love and commitment
Ma ma jen lo commit oh
Expressing reluctance to let go of love
Ofe ko fimi se yeye oh
Expressing desire to have an honest and committed relationship
Leyin odun meta atabo
Referencing the past and expressing a desire for a future together
Omode lon se mi o mode lon se mi
Addressing the other person and expressing sadness
Jowo o baby jowo o baby
Asking the other person to listen and consider the request
I no fit to vex o my darling
Expressing love and affection
Because I love you my lady oh
Affirming love and commitment
Pa rara ra take me back
Repetition of the request for a second chance
Would you take me back now ou ou
Asking the other person to consider the request
Na me mess up o shakara is over
Acknowledging fault and expressing desire to move past conflicts
I no know what I dey do ou ou
Admitting lack of understanding and confusion
Darijimi baby shakara ti tan
Expressing desire to reconcile and move past conflicts
Kokan mi le bale o ou ou
Expressing longing and desire to reconcile
Kunle take me back o shakara is over
Repeating the request for a second chance and expressing desire to move past conflicts
Please take me back shakara ti tan
Repetition of the request for a second chance and expression of desire to move past conflicts
Do my heart soffery soffery oh oh yeah
Expressing emotional pain and hurt
I swear say I no go let you down
Promising to be committed and faithful
And I go hold you down baby
Expressing desire to be there for the other person
Eh eh better stay with me
Asking the other person to stay
Wherever you go take me shakara is over
Asking for commitment to the relationship
Cause I no fit to vex o my darling
Expressing love and affection
Because I love you my baby o
Affirming love and commitment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ADEKUNLE KOSOKO, SIMISOLA BOLATITO OGUNLEYE
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