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.
Simiโs 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.
Tiff
Simi Lyrics
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Oh look what you did what you did to me
It's a felony
Stole my heart away
Mr Deputy oh come to my aid
Cause I don't know how I got this way
It's kind of amazing
Boy you make me feel everyday like say na my baiday
I can't deny I'm feeling it
I wanna call you baby
Baby butterflies
Boy you give me butterflies
You be tiff
I know say yo be tiff o
And you know say you don steal my heart go
You be tiff
I know say you be tiff o
Oh boy you get mouth
One thing I'm sure about
You be tiff
You be tiff
In the studio
Lale Friday
I forgot my lines remembered your face
Oh I am a mess
I can't concentrate
Oh this can't be happening
Happening to me
You do me tinini
Yea you got me blazing
Boy you make me feel everyday like say na my baiday
I can't deny I'm feeling it
I wanna call you baby
Baby butterflies
Boy you give me butterflies
You be tiff
I know say yo be tiff o
And you know say you don steal my heart go
You be tiff
I know say you be tiff o
Oh boy you get mouth
One thing I'm sure about
You be tiff
You wan try my love ole le le
E be like say na sugar ole le le
You pure pass water
I fit die on top your matter
See as e day do me
The thing dey do me tinini
It's kind of amazing
Boy you make me feel everyday like say na my baiday
I can't deny I'm feeling it
I wanna call you baby
Baby butterflies
Boy you give me butterflies
You be tiff
I know say yo be tiff o
And you know say you don steal my heart go
You be tiff
I know say you be tiff o
You be tiff
You be tiff
You be tiff tiff
Hey you be tiff ole ole ole ole
I know say yo be tiff o ajibo ole
And you know say you don steal my heart go
You be tiff ole ole ole ole
I know say yo be tiff o ajibo ole
Oh boy you get mouth ole ole ole ole
One thing I'm sure about ajibo ole
You be tiff ole ole ole ole
Ole ole you be Tiff
Ole le le le Ole le you be Tiff
Ole le le le ole le le le
You be tiff oh you be tiff oh
Ole le le le le le
Ole le le le le Ole le le le le le
You be tiff oh you be tiff oh
Ole le le le le le
Simi's song Tiff talks about falling for a guy who stole her heart away, and she can't resist his charms. She addresses him as a "tiff," meaning he stole her heart away from her. She calls for Mr Deputy to come to her aid because she doesn't know how she got in that state. She admits that he makes her feel special every day, and she can't deny feeling all of it. She affectionately calls him "baby" and says that he gives her butterflies. In the studio, she couldn't concentrate on her lines but instead remembered his face. She realizes that she has fallen helplessly in love with his charm and that he's a "tiff" who stole her heart away. She is willing to try out the love, hoping that it's not just an act.
The song is a beautiful blend of Afro-pop and R&B, with Simi's sweet voice ringing out the lyrics to great effect. It not only has a catchy tune that keeps you glued to the song, but it also has a narrative that keeps you interested, wanting to know what comes next. The lyrics are relatable, with a playful and friendly tone that makes it easy to sing along. It expresses how sometimes love can make us lose track of our thoughts and emotions, and we find ourselves helplessly to our feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oscar you're the best
The singer is addressing Oscar and praising him for being the best.
Oh look what you did what you did to me
The singer is amazed at the effect Oscar has had on her.
It's a felony
The singer feels like the effect Oscar has had on her is illegal.
Stole my heart away
The artist feels like Oscar has taken control of her heart and emotions.
Mr Deputy oh come to my aid
The artist is calling for help to deal with the overpowering feelings she has for Oscar.
Cause I don't know how I got this way
The singer is confused about how Oscar has had such a huge impact on her emotions.
The thing dey do me tinini
The feelings aroused by Oscar's actions are causing a deep, excited sensation in the singer.
It's kind of amazing
The artist is in awe of the effect Oscar has had on her emotions.
Boy you make me feel everyday like say na my baiday
The artist feels happy and excited every day because of Oscar's impact on her life.
I can't deny I'm feeling it
The artist is unable to hide or deny the strong emotions Oscar has evoked in her.
I wanna call you baby
The singer wants to show affection to Oscar by referring to him as her baby.
Baby butterflies
The feelings Oscar has stirred up in the artist can be described as butterflies in her stomach.
Boy you give me butterflies
The singer feels nervous and excited at the same time because of Oscar's impact on her.
You be tiff
The singer believes that Oscar is stealing something from her- possibly her heart or emotions.
I know say yo be tiff o
The singer is sure that Oscar is a thief.
And you know say you don steal my heart go
The artist is sure that Oscar has taken control of her heart.
Oh boy you get mouth
The artist believes that Oscar talks a lot and is perhaps exaggerating his feelings.
One thing I'm sure about
The singer is certain about one thing in their relationship- that Oscar is a thief.
You wan try my love ole le le
The singer feels like Oscar is testing her feelings and emotions.
E be like say na sugar ole le le
The artist feels like the emotions Oscar is evoking in her are sweet like sugar, but also potentially destructive.
You pure pass water
The artist sees Oscar as pure or genuine, beyond reproach.
I fit die on top your matter
The artist is so enamored with Oscar that she would be willing to die for him.
See as e day do me
The singer is amazed at the effect Oscar has had on her emotions.
Hey you be tiff ole ole ole ole
The artist is addressing Oscar, who she believes is stealing her heart and emotions.
Ajibo ole
This phrase means 'you are a thief' in Yoruba, a Nigerian language.
Ole ole you be Tiff
The singer repeats her belief that Oscar is stealing something from her- possibly her heart or emotions.
Ole le le le Ole le you be Tiff
The singer repeats her belief that Oscar is a thief.
You be tiff oh you be tiff oh
The artist reiterates her belief that Oscar is a thief.
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Oh look what you did
What you did to me
It's a felony
Stole my heart away
Mr. Deputy โ oh come to my aid
Cause I don't know how I got this way
The thing dey do me tinini
It's kind of amazing
Boy you make me feel
Everyday like say na my birthday
Can't deny i'm feeling it
I wanna call you baby
Baby butterflies
Boy you give me butterflies
You be tiff
I know say you be tiff oh
And you know say
You don steal my heart go
You be tiff, I know say you be tiff oh
Oh boy you get mouth
One thing I'm sure about โ You be tiff
In the studio, l'ale Friday
I forgot my lines, remembered your face
Oh I am a mess, I can't concentrate
Oh this can't be happening
Happening to me
E do me tinini
Yea, you got me blazing
Boy you make me feel everyday like
Say na my birthday
Can't deny I'm feeling it
I wanna call you baby โ baby
Butterflies, boy you give me
Butterflies
You be tiff, I know say you be tiff oh
And you know say you don steal my heart go
You be tiff, I know say you be tiff oh
Oh boy you get mouth
One thing I'm sure about โ You be tiff
You wan try my lover โ ole le le
E be like say na sugar โ ole le le
E pure pass water
I fit die on top him matter
See as e dey do me
The thing dey do me tinini
It's kind of amazing
Boy you make me feel everyday like
Say na my birthday
Can't deny I'm feeling it
I wanna call you baby โ baby
Butterflies, boy you give me
Butterflies
Hey, You be tiff, I know say you be tiff
Oh
And you know say you don steal my
Heart go
You be tiff, I know say you be tiff oh
You be tiff, you be tiff, you be tiff tiff
Hey, You be tiff, I know say you be tiff
Oh
And you know say you don steal my
Heart go
You be tiff, I know say you be tiff oh
Oh boy you get mouth
One thing I'm sure about โ You be tiff
Ole ole you be Tiff
Ole le le le Ole le you be Tiff
Ole le le le ole le le le
You be tiff oh you be tiff oh
Ole le le le le le
Ole le le le le Ole le le le le le
You be tiff oh you be tiff oh
Ole le le le le le
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