So Listen

Cody Simpson, T-Pain

About So Listen

"So Listen" is a single from Australian singer Cody Simpson featuring American R&B singer T-Pain and producer DJ Frank E. It was released on iTunes 13 March 2012 as a promotional single. DJ Frank E, who produced Simpson's "iYiYi", co-produced "So Listen" with Simpson's signing producer Shawn Campbell.


Year:
2012
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I've been trying to find the right words
But they always seem to hit the page wrong
You see I tend to fight words
You breathe 'em into life, and they're gone
I need some louder speaking actions
They do what letters could never do
You see, you are my addiction
I need more than words to show you

So listen to me, so listen
Listen to my heartbeat

I'd like to think you understand me
But I never really like to assume
So you never have to ask me
I'mma let my actions tell you the tru-hu-huth

For you-hu-hu-hu
There is nothing I wouldn't go through-hu-hu-hu
And if you need some proo-hu-hu-oof
You can find it in what I do-hu-hu-hu

Listen to me baby
And I could tell you everyday
Just how much I want you
I-I-I-I I've never been good with words
But I went and wrote this song for you

So listen to me, so listen
Listen to my heartbeat
So listen to me, so listen
Listen to my heartbeat

Ba-ba-baby I need you to listen, open up your ears
Pay attention, let go of your fears
I'm not trying to be that dude that got these people in your business
I'm just trying to love you, can I get a witness? Oh
Le le le le le let the church say amen! (amen)
'Cause I know that you need a man! (a man)
And I'm gon' do whatever I can
So stop with all the dissin'
Get to the kissin'
Baby you know whatchu missin'!

So listen to me, so listen
Listen to my heartbeat
So listen to me, so listen
Listen to my heartbeat
Listen to my heartbeat
Listen to my heartbeat

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T-Pain

Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985), who goes by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany, which reached number one on the Billboard 200. His third studio album, Thr33 Ringz, was released in 2008. T-Pain has earned two Grammy Awards alongside artists Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. more »

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Written by: CODY SIMPSON, SHAWN CAMPBELL, FAHEEM NAJM, MIKE CAREN, JUSTIN FRANKS, JACOB LUTTRELL, TAYLOR ROSS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genres
"So Listen" is classified as a pop song with influences from hip-hop, something quite evident from T-Pain's rap involvement.
Release Date
It was released on March 13, 2012, as a promotional single from Cody Simpson's debut album "Paradise."
Collaboration
This song features Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain, marking one of the significant collaborations in Cody Simpson's early music career.
Inspiration
Cody Simpson spoke about the track in interviews, saying it was inspired by wanting to profess his feelings to someone special.
Chart Performance
Despite being a promotional single, "So Listen" climbed to the top of iTunes Pop Chart, demonstrating Simpson's significant fan base and popularity.
Music Video
The official music video was directed by David Ovenshire and it features Cody Simpson trying to win over a girl's heart.
Recording
While recording the song, Cody and T-Pain were not in the same studio. Cody recorded his part in Los Angeles while T-Pain did his in Atlanta.
Live Performances
Cody Simpson performed "So Listen" on his "Welcome to Paradise" tour, making it a fan favorite during concerts.
Reception
Critics were mostly positive about the song, applauding Cody Simpson's vocals and the song's catchy beat.
Song Hidden Fact
The hidden phone conversational part at the end of the official video was an actual conversation between Cody and a girl which was not scripted.
Writing Credits
It was written by Cody Simpson himself along with other writers namely Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Nolan Lambroza, and T-Pain.
Song's Message
Overall, "So Listen" is about trying to get someone's attention and asking them to listen to the feelings you're trying to express.

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