Born in Nigeria, 26 year old TOBi im… Read Full Bio ↴Three artists go by the same name.
Born in Nigeria, 26 year old TOBi immigrated to Canada with his father at 8 years old. This initial culture shock made TOBi aware intimately of his physical presence and how he was perceived by others. Struggling with this, he turned to music to express his thoughts and emotions. In 2016, he released his debut EP, FYi. On May 3rd, 2019 TOBi went on to release his debut studio album, STILL, which received high praises from media such as: i-D, BET, Billboard, Paper & L’Officiel. The album explored the multiple facets of masculinity and also the vulnerability he went through shortly after immigration. 2019 would prove to be an impactful year for TOBi, having his single “City Blues" premiered by Zane Lowe, performing to a sold out crowd in his hometown of Toronto the night he released his debut album, premiering “Beige” with a performance on COLORS, a freestyle on Sway In The Morning, as well as having his song “Ride” featured in HBO’s Ballers. TOBi is kicking off the new decade with a “City Blues” remix featuring The Game.
Born in Virginia, seventeen year old “tobi”, started making music December of 2021, using it as an escape from their struggles and in hopes to inspire others through their art. Debuting as a feature on a song, tobi showed from the start their determination and ambition to rise through the ranks of the underground. Slowly making a name for themselves, tobi would go on to drop five EPs in the span of a year, from the very first “gazing on the grave of a man with a dead name.” to the end-of-year EP, “THE END OF A WORLD.” Tobi’s run didn’t end there, dropping one mixtape of remixes and a full length album that was received with immense love from their audience, “now all i do is smile:).” As they progress, tobi is slowly garnering recognition and they remain determined to become a future prominent figure in hip hop.
Tobit John "Tobi" Brown, better known as TBJZL, born in London on 8 April 1993 is an English YouTuber, streamer and Internet personality. He is also a member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen. Created his label "21 Sounds" and released his debut solo track "I Wanna" featuring Not3s on 8th September 2023.
Silhouette
Tobi Lyrics
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I know many men a lie
You the kind that wanna analyze every line
With your hand in mine
Visions that I had in mind
Make a sinner raise a hand to god
From the kiss cam to the sonogram
I ca show you things that nobody can
Fall right on me
(I′ll take you as you are just)
Fall right on me
Yeah
I admit I'm optimistic in the midst of stormy weather
Indecisive insecure the places we′ve been in together
You are still recovering from a heart that's severed
Open up for oncе and let me kiss it bettеr
Oh oh
Two can play these games oh I know
I don't do pretend no I don′t
Fall right on me (I′ll take you as you are)
Hands on your silhouette ah ah ah
Stage dive in a sea of wet
Yeah Hands on your silhouette
And I wanna see you clear
I wanna see you clear
Well, I look better in the shadows
A little less scary, easier to handle, got a little
Nerve damage from the infrared
Could you get used to the dark instead?
Approach with caution if you listen to instinct
Mind over matter, are you for or against me?
Hmmm, let's read the room
I stand tall, you stand where I can see you
Whether love or bed we fall in
I need more than Four Seasons
So aim steady, keep your eyes on mine
These windows just might let the light inside
Two can play these games oh I know
I don′t do pretend no I don't
Fall right on me
I′ll take you as you are just
Fall right on me
Ay
Hands on your silhouette
Ah ah ha
Aye aye
Ah ah
Stage dive in a sea of wet
Ah ah ah
Aye ahah ah
Yeah
Hands on your silhouette
Ah ah ah
And I wanna see you clear
And I wanna see you clear
You can turn the lights on for me
Think it might look good on me
I'm not scared of lights, no, honey
When it′s you that wanna see me
You can turn the lights on, lights on
Think it might look good good on
I'm not scared of lights now, honey
When its you that wanna see me
Fall right on me
Baby baby yeah
The song Silhouette by Tobi is about the singer's relationship with someone who struggles with trust and vulnerability. Tobi sings about how his partner has trouble letting go of their insecurities and embracing their true selves. The chorus "Fall right on me" indicates that Tobi wants his partner to trust him and let him be vulnerable as they work through their issues together.
The first verse is about how his partner's insecurities have caused them to doubt everything Tobi says or does. The lines "You the kind that wanna analyze every line" show that Tobi's partner is hyper-focused on the details and often takes things out of context. Tobi emphasizes that he wants to be there for his partner no matter what and that he wants to show them things that no one else can.
The second verse suggests that Tobi's partner has gone through some sort of heartbreak in the past, which has caused them to be hesitant and guarded. Tobi pleads with his partner to let him in and open up to him so they can build a stronger relationship together. The line "Two can play these games oh I know" is a clever way of saying that he understands their struggle, but he's committed to making things work.
Overall, Silhouette is a moving ballad that speaks to the idea of true vulnerability in a relationship. It's about overcoming past hurt and learning to trust again, which is something that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I know many men
I've met lots of people in my life
I know many men a lie
I've met many people who pretend or hide their true selves
You the kind that wanna analyze every line
You're the type of person who wants to over-analyze everything
With your hand in mine
I want to be close to you
Visions that I had in mind
I've been thinking about the future
Make a sinner raise a hand to god
I'm so surprised and amazed by you that it feels like a spiritual experience
From the kiss cam to the sonogram
From the early stages of a relationship to something deeper and more meaningful
I ca show you things that nobody can
I can show you things about myself that I haven't shared with anyone else
That your body can just
To be close to you physically
Fall right on me
To be close to you emotionally and physically
(I′ll take you as you are just)
I accept you for who you truly are
Yeah
Acknowledging the gravity of the situation
I admit I'm optimistic in the midst of stormy weather
Despite everything not being perfect, I still have hope
Indecisive insecure the places we′ve been in together
I'm not always sure about where we stand
You are still recovering from a heart that's severed
You've gone through something difficult before and it's still affecting you
Open up for oncе and let me kiss it better
Let me be there for you when things are tough
Oh oh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Two can play these games oh I know
I'm aware that we can both be difficult at times
I don't do pretend no I don′t
I'm not fake or dishonest about my feelings
(I′ll take you as you are)
I accept you for who you truly are
Hands on your silhouette ah ah ah
Touching you in the dark when I can't see you clearly
Stage dive in a sea of wet
Making bold moves and taking risks together
And I wanna see you clear
I want to understand you better
Well, I look better in the shadows
I feel more confident when I'm not in the spotlight
A little less scary, easier to handle, got a little
I'm more comfortable when I'm not the center of attention
Nerve damage from the infrared
I've been hurt in the past, so I'm cautious
Could you get used to the dark instead?
Can we build a relationship where we don't always need to be in the spotlight?
Approach with caution if you listen to instinct
Be careful if you go with your gut feelings
Mind over matter, are you for or against me?
Are you with me or not?
Hmmm, let's read the room
Let's take a moment to assess the situation
I stand tall, you stand where I can see you
I'm confident and upfront about my feelings
Whether love or bed we fall in
We're in this together, no matter what
I need more than Four Seasons
I want more than just luxury treatment
So aim steady, keep your eyes on mine
Be focused and committed to our relationship
These windows just might let the light inside
We might discover new things about each other if we're open and honest
Ay
An exclamation of agreement or understanding
And I wanna see you clear
I want to understand you better
You can turn the lights on for me
You have the power to help me be more confident
Think it might look good on me
Being more visible could be good for me
I'm not scared of lights, no, honey
I'm not afraid to be seen
When it′s you that wanna see me
When you're the one who wants to see me
Fall right on me
To be close to you emotionally and physically
Baby baby yeah
An expression of affection or tenderness
Writer(s): Kevin Ekofo, Kira Huszar, Mohamed Sulaiman, N, A, Oluwatobi Ajibolade
Contributed by Jonathan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Intro]
I know many men
I know many men a lie
You the kind that wanna analyze every line
With your hand in mine
Visions that I had in mind
Make a sinner raise a hand to god
From the kiss cam to the sonogram
I ca show you things that nobody can
That your body can just…
Fall right on me
(I’ll take you as you are just)
Fall right on me
Yeah..
I admit I’m optimistic in the midst of stormy weather
Indecisive insecure the places we’ve been in together
You are still recovering from a heart that’s severed
Open up for oncе and let me kiss it bettеr
[Hook]
Oh oh
Two can play these games oh I know
I don’t do pretend no I don’t (2x)
Fall right on me (I’ll take you as you are)
Hands on your silhouette ah ah ah
Stage dive in a sea of wet
Yeah Hands on your silhouette
And I wanna see you clear
I wanna see you clear
[LOONY]
Well, I look better in the shadows
A little less scary, easier to handle, got a little
Nerve damage from the infrared
Could you get used to the dark instead?
Approach with caution if you listen to instinct
Mind over matter, are you for or against me?
Hmmm, let's read the room
I stand tall, you stand where I can see you
Whether love or bed we fall in
I need more than Four Seasons
So aim steady, keep your eyes on mine
These windows just might let the light inside
Hook
Two can play these games oh I know
I don’t do pretend no I don’t (2X)
Fall right on me
I’ll take you as you are just
Fall right on me
Ay
Hands on your silhouette
Ah ah ha
Aye aye
Ah ah
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Stage dive in a sea of wet
Ah ah ah
Aye ahah ah
Yeah
Hands on your silhouette
Ah ah ah
And I wanna see you clear
And I wanna see you clear
Outro
You can turn the lights on for me
Think it might look good on me
I'm not scared of lights, no, honey
When it's you that wanna see me
You can turn the lights on, lights on
Think it might look good good on
I'm not scared of lights now, honey
When its you that wanna see me
Fall right on me
Baby baby yeah
@joblodewijkvanderpluijm2309
This deserves waaay more attention.
Soo good
@johnlo6613
Love this dude’s flow, one of a kind
@bryanle4
Song has been on repeat, feels so ethereal but lyrics so grounded.
@SamKabiru
This whole project fye 🔥🔥🇰🇪
@tobiibrahim76
🔥… people are sleeping on you bro
@sciocezze68
Must Love Tobi 💙
@winnerabraham6546
This Nigga is very dope, we should share his Music, he is underated!
@christian6459
Here before it blows up. This flow is 🧊🧊😰
@shadowstar54321
Deserves so much more recognition 💯
@SOMLmusic
You are literally wayyy underrated. I am obsessed with this song! Keep going, this is such a jam. <3