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 & LโOfficiel. 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 โCity Blues" premiered by Zane Lowe, performing to a sold out crowd in his hometown of Toronto the night he released his debut album, premiering โBeigeโ with a performance on COLORS, a freestyle on Sway In The Morning, as well as having his song โRideโ featured in HBOโs Ballers. TOBi is kicking off the new decade with a โCity Bluesโ remix featuring The Game.
Born in Virginia, seventeen year old โtobiโ, 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 โgazing on the grave of a man with a dead name.โ to the end-of-year EP, โTHE END OF A WORLD.โ Tobiโs run didnโt end there, dropping one mixtape of remixes and a full length album that was received with immense love from their audience, โnow all i do is smile:).โ 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.
Sweet Poison
Tobi Lyrics
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Mind is runnin' wild and let me take you
High, yeah
High, high, high, yeah
Let me take you high, yeah
High, high, high, ooh
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong
You're my sweet poison, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong before, uh (girl)
Your presence is a present I treasure, of course
I pay attention whatever the cost
Helen Keller on weather report
Showers you never before seen
Get your umbrella for it
I carefully dip, but I peep 'round the corner intrigued
You got my heart doing tachycardia
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa every mornin'
All these stories, you heard 'em before
Trust, you in good hands like Horry in fourth
Do you remember? January, December, it's only March
December feel like forever ago
Where does it go? Where does it halt?
I'm rollin' through the motions expectin' to heal
I coulda numbed it down but it's better to feel
Trust issues fuck with you, I get it, it's real
See, we all been head over heels
For Mona Lisa's who were really Cruella Devilles
Handlin' you like mechanical bull
Handlin' you like grandma's ceramic, it's fragile
Handlin' you like the final semester in school
Can't lose focus and let it slip through
Lean in closer and let me take you
High, yeah
High, high, high, yeah
Let me take you
High, yeah
High, high, high, ooh
You're my sweet poison, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong
You're my sweet poison, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong before
In Tobi's song "Sweet Poison," the artist expresses his desire to live in the present moment and take his lover on a high, both literally and figuratively. He describes his lover as a sweet poison, acknowledging that he has been wrong before but still cannot resist her. Tobi draws attention to the fragility of the relationship but also expresses his dedication to it, stating that her presence is a treasure that he values deeply.
The lyrics "Helen Keller on weather report/Showers you never before seen/Get your umbrella for it" suggest that the relationship is unexpected and unpredictable, much like the weather. Tobi's heart races every morning, indicating the intensity of his feelings for his lover. He also acknowledges the challenges that come with relationships, including trust issues, but ultimately believes that it is better to feel the pain and work through it rather than numb it.
Throughout the song, Tobi uses imagery to illustrate the delicate nature of the relationship, likening his lover to a fragile ceramic and comparing their love to the final semester of school. However, he also recognizes that they cannot lose focus and slip away from each other. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Tobi expressing his dedication to the relationship despite the challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, won't ya focus on the moment?
Can we please be present and live in the moment instead of getting lost in our thoughts?
Mind is runnin' wild and let me take you
Our minds are overthinking, so let me take you on a journey to escape those thoughts.
You're my sweet poison, yeah, sweet poison
You have a hold on me that is both addicting and dangerous, like a sweet poison.
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong
I've made mistakes in the past and I'm aware of them.
Your presence is a present I treasure, of course
Having you here with me is a gift that I cherish deeply.
I pay attention whatever the cost
I'm willing to do anything to stay focused and attentive to you.
Helen Keller on weather report
I'm completely oblivious to everything else when you're around, like Helen Keller who couldn't see or hear anything.
Showers you never before seen
Being with you brings new and exciting experiences that I've never had before.
Get your umbrella for it
Be prepared for anything that comes with being with me and experiencing these new things.
I carefully dip, but I peep 'round the corner intrigued
I'm cautious but intrigued by what's to come in this relationship.
You got my heart doing tachycardia
Being around you makes my heart race uncontrollably and rapidly.
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa every mornin'
Every morning, my heart beats rapidly just at the thought of seeing you again.
All these stories, you heard 'em before
I know you've heard all the typical lines before, but I mean them sincerely.
Trust, you in good hands like Horry in fourth
I want you to trust me because I'll take care of you like basketball player Robert Horry does in the fourth quarter of a game.
Do you remember? January, December, it's only March
It feels like we've been together for so much longer than just a few months.
December feel like forever ago
Even though it hasn't been that long, December feels like a lifetime ago without you.
Where does it go? Where does it halt?
Time seems to fly by when we're together, but where does it go? Is there any way to slow it down?
I'm rollin' through the motions expectin' to heal
I'm going through the motions of a relationship, hoping that it will bring healing and happiness.
I coulda numbed it down but it's better to feel
I could have tried to push down my feelings, but it's better to acknowledge them and feel them fully.
Trust issues fuck with you, I get it, it's real
I understand how trust issues can affect you and I'm here to try and help you through them.
See, we all been head over heels
We've all been in love before and experienced the overwhelming feelings that come along with it.
For Mona Lisa's who were really Cruella Devilles
Sometimes we fall in love with people who we think are one thing, but turn out to be completely different and even dangerous.
Handlin' you like mechanical bull
Trying to navigate this relationship with you is like trying to ride a mechanical bull - it's challenging and unpredictable.
Handlin' you like grandma's ceramic, it's fragile
I have to treat you with care and delicacy, like how you would handle fragile ceramics from your grandma.
Handlin' you like the final semester in school
I need to take this relationship seriously and with the utmost care, like how you would handle your final semester of school.
Can't lose focus and let it slip through
I can't lose sight of what's important in this relationship and let it slip through my fingers.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Oluwatobi Ajibolade, Nathan Morris, Nahum Tefera
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Autumn Humphreys
Sweet Poison
Wonโt ya focus on the moment
Mind is running wild and
Lemme take it hiiiiiiiiigh
Yeah
High, high, high (2x)
Youโre my sweet poison
Sweet poison
Iโve been wrong before
Iโve been wrong (2x)
Your presence is a present I treasure of course
I pay attention whatever the cost
Helen Keller on weather report
Showers you never before seen
Get your umbrella for it
I carefully dip, but I peep round the corner intrigued
You got my heart doing tachycardia
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Every morning
All them stories you heard em before
Trust, you in good hands like Horry in 4th
Do you remember? January December
Itโs only March
December feels like forever ago
Where does it go?
Where does it halt? (Time)
Iโm rolling thru the motions expecting to heal
I coulda numbed it down but it's better to feel
Trust issues fuck with you
I get it, it's real
See we all been head over heels
For Mona Lisaโs who were really Cruella Deville's
Handling you like mechanical bull
Handling you like grandmaโs ceramic its fragile
Handling you like final semester in school
Canโt lose focus and let it slip thru
Lean in closer and let me take you
High, yeah
High, High, High
Let me take you high
High, high, high, ouu
Youโre my sweet poison
Sweet poison
I been wrong before
I been wrong (2x)
Todd
This is the stuff that needs to be on trending
Heart Rebelx
Share it with as much people as you can then
Sellorbuy FOMO
Share and spread the Great music :)
Lena Lee
CodeToad Facts
Bray Gibson
Yeah bro for real though
Mezabo Omole
TRUE! But they keep feeding us garbage.
Alexander Williams
Fell in love with city blues... this dude well on his way! Loving the style and freshness.. something different.
Sellorbuy FOMO
City blues<3
Teresa Silva
Yes
Muhamed Causevic
Same.