Simon won the Popstar Magazine and Johnny Wright's "Get Famous" contest, was named a national top 10 finalist in the "Britney Spears Samsung Superstar Tour," was commissioned by Disney to provide a theme song for an annual Disneyland event, was named an official Oklahoma Ambassador of Music, and won The University of Tulsa Award for Outstanding Achievement in Performance.
Simon was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 10. Later that same year Simon earned a coveted role in the national tour production of the musical Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He overcame his disease and completely defeated cancer.
After years of performing in at least 7 professional level operas or musicals a year, Simon had shifted his sights to the realm of pop music. Inspired by the current pop sensations Britney Spears and *NSYNC, Simon decided to record his first demo. At the age of 15 Simon completed his first set of recordings and began to shop them around. It was his encounter with managers Matthew Knowles and Laila Bagge later that summer that changed him forever though. After meeting with them and singing for them, Simon presented the two managers with his demo, and much to his dismay, was told that although he had stage presence and charisma beyond his years, he sounded like a broadway kid and wouldn't ever get signed with that kind of sound. Taking their advice, Simon stopped performing in musicals altogether, began the process of breaking his voice down, and started to find one of his own.
At 16, Simon met local producer Jadion, who offered Simon his business card after watching him win the Britney Spears Superstar Karaoke tour in Tulsa. A few months later, Simon finally felt he was ready to tackle the recording studio again, this time with a fresh approach, and contacted the producer. The producer's fresh, swedish-pop sound pleased Simon and they soon began the process of recording his new demo. This was Simons first time to watch songs he had written himself come to fruition, and he soon became addicted to the process.
A few months before his 19th birthday, Simon grew weary of pursuing his dream via phone and mail, and decided to accept the invitation his producer extended and live with him and his wife who had recently moved to Los Angeles. He packed his bags and drove, by himself, across the country to the bright lights of LA.
In late 2009 Curtis once again began to work on his musical career. He once again teamed up with friend producer Jadion and in a time-span of about thirteen days, he wrote and recorded 8Bit Heart. He chose to release the album for free on his official website after meeting the goal of eight thousand followers on his Twitter profile. The album was well received by the pop community and was downloaded over 150,000 times in the two weeks following its release. Curtis has managed to do all this without the help of a manager or record label.
At the age of 20, Simon has most certainly found his own voice in the tiny apartment recording studio with Jadion. There they began the sessions that would ultimately result in Simons upcoming, independent, debut album Alter Boy. Recently, Simon and Jadion were commissioned by Disney to deliver a theme song for the annual Disneyland Resort event, Flashback, which later became a charity single benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.
Curtis made his film debut when he landed the role of Royce Du Lac on Nickelodeon's musical TV movie Spectacular! in 2009.
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The Dark
Simon Curtis Lyrics
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Simple patterns that are sitting right in front of me
Try to climb ever higher
Try to get to the sky
And though I've been to the clouds
It's just a temporary high
Take time, I said now what you're trying to do,
It takes time
I said it takes some time to figure it out
Stay in line
But how do you follow it and cross it at the same time?
You just can't cross it
Oh, no
I don't wanna say the things I have to say
Who's to say that I'll ever say them at all?
Gotta be that, gotta get it with that act
Gotta wear the hat although it's all a mismatch
Squared circles, ran around the hurdles
I did everything, I thought there was a purpose?
Can somebody show me how to get in?
'Cause I can't figure out how to get in.
Can somebody show me?
I can't see in The Dark
Can somebody take me?
I can't stay in The Dark?
Will you Illuminate me on out of
The Dark?
Turning pages, turning corners,
Turning into another
Turning into a song that's just like
Every other
They say to get there
You already have to be there to start
How do you get there when you know it's what you need
In your heart?
Simon Curtis's song The Dark talks about the struggles of finding one's place in the world, and the fear that comes with not knowing what the future holds. In the first verse, the lyrics describe the frustration of seeing simple patterns that should be easy to understand, but still feeling like you can't climb high enough to figure everything out. The idea of temporarily finding solace in things that don't matter is mentioned when the artist says he's been to the clouds, but it's just a temporary high. The second verse talks about the fear of saying things out loud, and not knowing if you'll ever be able to express yourself fully. The artist can't figure out how to get in, and is looking for someone to show them the way out of the dark.
The chorus serves as a pleading cry for help, as the artist feels lost in the dark and is asking for someone to guide them out. The idea of turning corners and pages and becoming something else is mentioned, and the artist acknowledges the frustrating feeling of wanting something but not knowing how to achieve it. The end of the song poses the question of how to get to where you need to be when you don't even know where that is, showing the confusion and desperation that comes with feeling lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I see some things that I shouldn't see;
Occasionally, I witness situations that are not meant for me.
Simple patterns that are sitting right in front of me
Easy-to-spot routines are visible in front of me.
Try to climb ever higher
I aim to progress and thrive.
Try to get to the sky
I push myself to reach my lofty goals.
And though I've been to the clouds
Even though I've achieved great success,
It's just a temporary high
the feeling of euphoria will not last forever.
Take time, I said now what you're trying to do,
Be patient as you determine your next steps.
If you're gonna see it through
If you plan to follow through with your goals.
I said it takes some time to figure it out
It's okay if it takes time to figure things out.
Stay in line
Remain focused and follow your path.
But how do you follow it and cross it at the same time?
How can you stay true to yourself while still overcoming challenges?
You just can't cross it
Sometimes it is not possible to move forward without sacrificing your values.
Oh, no
This realization can be disheartening and disappointing.
I don't wanna say the things I have to say
I am hesitant to express my true feelings or thoughts.
Who's to say that I'll ever say them at all?
I may never have the courage to actually speak my mind.
Gotta be that, gotta get it with that act
I feel the pressure to conform and act a certain way.
Gotta wear the hat although it's all a mismatch
Despite being uncomfortable, I must put on a false persona to fit in.
Squared circles, ran around the hurdles
I go in circles and face obstacles that seem impossible to overcome.
I did everything, I thought there was a purpose?
Despite trying everything, I am still searching for my purpose in life.
Can somebody show me how to get in?
I need guidance and assistance to achieve my goals.
'Cause I can't figure out how to get in.
I am lost and unsure of the steps I need to take.
Can somebody show me?
I hope someone can provide me with aid and support.
I can't see in The Dark
I am currently feeling lost and uncertain about my future.
Can somebody take me?
I need someone to help guide me out of my current situation.
I can't stay in The Dark?
I cannot continue feeling lost and uncertain for much longer.
Will you Illuminate me on out of
Can you assist me in moving past this struggling period?
The Dark?
My current state of confusion and uncertainty.
Turning pages, turning corners,
I am progressing and moving through life, facing different challenges along the way.
Turning into another
I am transforming and evolving as an individual.
Turning into a song that's just like every other
I fear losing my unique identity and becoming like everyone else.
They say to get there
People claim that in order to achieve a goal.
You already have to be there to start
One must already have established themselves in that area to begin.
How do you get there when you know it's what you need
How do you earn success when you already know that it's crucial for you?
In your heart?
One's inner self and intuition telling them what they truly need.
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lorina Alexa
Sometimes I see some things that I shouldn't see;
simple patterns that are sitting right in front of me
Try to climb ever higher
try to get to the sky
and though I've been to the clouds
it's just a temporary high
Take time, I said now what you're trying to do,
if you're gonna see it through
it takes time
I said it takes some time to figure it out
Stay in line
But how do you follow it and cross it at the same time?
You just can't cross it
oh, no
I don't wanna say the things I have to say
who's to say that I'll ever say them at all?
Gotta be that, gotta get it with that act
Gotta wear the hat although it's all a mismatch
Squared circles, ran around the hurdles
I did everything, I thought there was a purpose?
Can somebody show me how to get in?
'Cause I can't figure out how to get in.
Can somebody show me?
I can't see in The Dark
Can somebody take me?
I can't stay in The Dark?
Will you Illuminate me on out of
The Dark?
Turning pages, turning corners,
turning into another
Turning into a song that's just like
every other
They say to get there
you already have to be there to start
How do you get there when you know it's what you need
in your heart?
Lorina Alexa
Sometimes I see some things that I shouldn't see;
simple patterns that are sitting right in front of me
Try to climb ever higher
try to get to the sky
and though I've been to the clouds
it's just a temporary high
Take time, I said now what you're trying to do,
if you're gonna see it through
it takes time
I said it takes some time to figure it out
Stay in line
But how do you follow it and cross it at the same time?
You just can't cross it
oh, no
I don't wanna say the things I have to say
who's to say that I'll ever say them at all?
Gotta be that, gotta get it with that act
Gotta wear the hat although it's all a mismatch
Squared circles, ran around the hurdles
I did everything, I thought there was a purpose?
Can somebody show me how to get in?
'Cause I can't figure out how to get in.
Can somebody show me?
I can't see in The Dark
Can somebody take me?
I can't stay in The Dark?
Will you Illuminate me on out of
The Dark?
Turning pages, turning corners,
turning into another
Turning into a song that's just like
every other
They say to get there
you already have to be there to start
How do you get there when you know it's what you need
in your heart?
Laili Johan
@leesbian42 gAYSHIPSAREYAYSHIPS yep.
Giulia Lecce
Damn, thank you!
leesbian42 gAYSHIPSAREYAYSHIPS
I think he's singing "hiding right in front of me"??
Pyro Tato
how long did that take?
fαçαde
I need more!
I donΒ΄t understand why he isnΒ΄t more famous.
Kat Cloud
good things dont ask for attention. they wait for it.
Morgan C.M
@kimmyfreak200 idk about that, but okay. I like some songs, but so far it's been uncomfortable ass noises and singing, fangirls freaking out in the comments, sex, and just really poppy techno stuff, which isn't really a problem, I just don't like pop...but I have liked some of his songs and now I'm just listening to more to see if I like anything else. And I did fine some I liked, but most of it to me is just a little annoying or I just don't really like it. But, I don't really like this type of music in the first place, but sometimes I can happen to like a few songs. I just wished there rock/metal covers, but I can't find any. Even though I do like this song. The whole "I can see in the dark" part sounds a bit like Breaking Benjamin with a little mix of Evanescence.
kimmyfreak200
it pisses me off...this guy is 10000 times more talented than anything now days..i only just heard about him 4 days ago. I love his stuff... it has a variety of unusual lyrics and beats and melodies and there is a strong variety to his style...very sexy music and you can dance to it
SparkGoldDragon
Lara Camila Gomez I don't understand to