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Simply Shimona

by Shimona

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EdoKara The beautiful vocals of Shimona Kee are the reason for buying this album, along with the beautifully emotion conveying songs. These songs are some of the finest in a genre. Favorite track: Rain.
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1.
The Gym Song 00:43
Wake up, go to the gym It’s time to get yourself moving No one else can do the right thing for you, but you. Takes a little will power Each time, you will get stronger. Keep your eyes set on the prize and just move, move! I know that you’re tired everyone around you is too, but if you just give up today then what will we all do? So, wake up, go to the gym it’s time to get yourself moving No one else can do the right thing for you, but you!
2.
I'm happy to be me wouldn't want it differently I buy me flowers occasionally. I used to be confused about who I could be but now I take it easy on myself and slowly I find that I am ok to hang out with I kinda like my own sweet company I'm nowhere near perfect but God made me so I'm happy just to be me I'm happy to be me wouldn't want it differently I sing me love songs occasionally. I used to wish that I could be that somebody someone with perfect hair and always looks so skinny but I found myself in my own skin I kinda like my nose and eyes as is. I'm nowhere near perfect but God made me so I'm happy just to be me.
3.
Youtube, Twitter, Facebook too I feel I'm getting closer to you we used to be strangers but now that's not true because I read and hear all about you It does not matter if you don't reply I know we're friends now, that's no lie You always say good morning, hello and bye I know where you go, how you feel, and why. Google Plus, Flickr, Spotify so many out there for you to try put your life on the web and you will find like-minded people all have a good-time. And ever since you entered my life I don't feel alone anymore So go on and.. Youtube, Twitter, Facebook me that's the way to get closer you see We used to be strangers but now that won't be if you subscribe and get back to me.
4.
These small things line themselves and fall in my hands Like tears from the sky pitter patter pitter patter... little rainfalls rainfalls The flood in my heart gathered over time scratches and scars little girl it's only in your mind perspective keeps itself big is big and small is small or so it seems these little things And they say that everything that happens has its reason I don't care how long it takes to get there these little things won't weigh me down down down down won't weigh me down Walk on just fine suddenly it starts to pour you never noticed before watch out little things hide themselves collecting themselves nowhere to be seen and they say that everything that happens has its reason I don't care how long it takes to get there these little things are not what they seem so I will choose which things to believe and they say that everything that happens has its reason and they say that everything that happens has its reason I don't care how long it takes to get there these little things won't bring me down down down down won't bring me down down down won’t bring me down down down won’t bring me down
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CHORDS: G Em C D Shadows chase me when I sleep will they find me when I weep? Don't always have the words to say how I'm feeling anyway... Cuz I miss you like a piece of my heart has fallen out and left me in the dark, I think of you when the rain falls down and the smell of raindrops spin me round and round. It's quiet now at 3am. Not a soul around the bend. I close my eyes imagining love is once more happening...
6.
I see you everyday and hear the words you say. We meet for coffee, dinner, work, and even play. Our words can fill the space that hovers round your face, But do I really know you what's beneath your thick surface? Hustle bustle round and round I should take the time instead to sit down on the ground. Really learn to appreciate every little thing you do and everything you hate. When running to and fro we often stop and go Oh honey kiss me on the cheek now, don’t be slow. But baby we have time to stop and make this rhyme Just tell me what is on your heart I promise to be kind. Hustle bustle round and round We can take our time instead to sit down on the ground. Really learn to appreciate We can make a new start now, it’s really not too late.
7.
Wishing Star 03:58
Every little star has dreams as big as the universe Reaching out beyond horizons never seen before, Beyond their stratosphere. We are really not that different. Looking for some bigger part of life I wonder if I’ll find it Before my time is done Maybe if I give up It’ll find me, it’ll find me instead… Wishing star I’m a wishing star tonight And I wish for love in this world. Where you are You can make the same wish too And maybe you and I can live in harmony See the moon that glitters so softly in the inky night Poets, wise men, lovers Find Le Luna inspires them to flowery words You and I, we’re really quite the same. Looking for some magic in our lives I wonder if we’ll find it This thread of love that binds If we stumble while we’re looking, Will it find us, will it find us instead…?
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No Goodbyes 03:32
I don't wanna say goodbye for goodbye sounds like forever I don't wanna say so long so long sounds like never. So for now, just hold me, and never say those words. Say "take care", "bon voyage", "I'll see you soon". There'll be no goodbyes There'll be no goodbyes And when we part we'll hold each others' hearts and perhaps someday we'll meet again some way and we will always be together. Think about the times we shared laughing with each other. Now we're standing here, so sad, crying's such a bother. How I wish you could stay and never leave my side It's not fair that you go and leave me behind
9.
Rainy Day 02:14
Rainy day, you make me want to just sit and play oh how I wish I had nothing to do but think about you and how you make everything so fresh and new Rainy day, while I go splashing along my way I hear your melody in drips and drops, while cats and dogs seek out dry spaces, & nap for a spot "Oh rain, rain won't you go away" Is what I used to say But how can I chase my new friend away so rain, rain please stay
10.
Just from time to time I lose my faith and cry: Lord, where are You? Can You hear me? Everything I knew, all I thought was true Seems to be just one big white lie. Or maybe I don’t want to hear You. Thinking I can get my own way Instead of listening when you say… “A promise is a promise And you know I promised you. So rest your head now on My shoulder child Love will come to you. Don’t listen to those silent fears I’m looking after you. Oh a promise is a promise… So believe and claim – it’s true.” I know that You have plans for my own good I lack the patience to wait on You My vision gets obscured by feelings I have now Doubt still lingers, hurt is so strong. How can I believe what I can’t see? Open up my heart to hear You speak into my life that “A promise is a promise And you know I promised you. So rest your head now on My shoulder child Love will come to you. Don’t listen to those silent fears I’m looking after you. Oh a promise is a promise… So believe and claim – it’s true.” When all the evidence goes against my intuition Father You still hold tomorrow. I’ll keep on holding on in faith And remember Your mercies I’ll let You be my strength & my hope… Cuz a promise is a promise And I know I promised You To rest my head upon Your shoulder Lord I will trust in You. I won’t listen to those silent fears I’m looking up to You Oh a promise is a promise, Oh a promise is a promise… I believe and claim – it’s true. Hold on, hold on, hold on to His promises, they’re true…
11.
You ask me why we haven't been in touch. Why we're not as close now as before... I stutter in amazement. It's so obvious to me. An outstretched hand was left wanting.... So turned away from thee. These days we women see the truth: There's no sense in just waiting endlessly... For romance and being swept off your feet are luxuries of eras past. The modern woman faces her plight with grace and dignity. Her independence, wit, and intellect by society so esteemed, are-double-edged-deterrents few a knight has truly seen. So... modern man, should you ever understand the yearnings of a woman's heart be gentle yet persistent for our love and we promise to do our part... You ask me why we haven't been in touch. Why we're not as close now as before...
12.
Rain 04:22
Rain... answer me now. How will I go on? This question in side me Rain... answer me now. Lord you hear me Hear me crying Cannot find a way Searching for some Yet I’m missing all the signs Father just rain down Bring your Spirit to my land Won’t you please rain now Bring some silence to my What are you saying to me What should I do with my life Each beat of my heart Each day that goes by Still wondering why I can walk but still I cannot fly Father just rain down Bring your Spirit to my land Won’t you please rain now Bring some silence to my What are you saying to me What should I do with my life
13.
One Last Try 03:52
Sitting in the dark, I wonder how how it came to this where we are right now I remember when our love was young and we thought we could. but now we're stuck for words and we just cant figure out Is this goodbye or do we give it one last try is this goodbye we cannot live a lie is there something different this time or is this goodbye baby is this goodbye "Forever" was a word we thought that we could do if other people can why cant we too? is it really so hard for us to stay in love? does it have to feel like work have we lost track of who we are? Is this goodbye or do we give it one last try is this goodbye we cannot live a lie is there something different this time or is this goodbye Leaves me cold and longing still for your warmth I know I will wonder if I leave you no can I live without your love, or am I already living without? Is this goodbye or do we give it one last try is this goodbye we cannot live a lie is there something different this time or is this goodbye baby is this goodbye
14.
Beyond the waves. Low. That’s where you came to rest. Beyond this world now. Far from pain or distress. Maybe you were far too beautiful To stay here with us mortals. A heart that was too lovely Not to leave us this soon. Beyond the waves. Low. That’s where you came to rest. Beyond this world now. Far from pain or distress. I serenade the memory of your face With melodies and poems. Merely mimicking the songs you used to write us all before. Beyond the echoes And ghosts that thread the past. Beyond the sadness That came when you left us. I remember that your life was like A ripple in the water. Always miss you but still thankful for The gift you gave to us. In your life with your love in your music Gone too soon.

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"a beautifully nuanced collection of heartfelt compositions ranging from the whimsical... to the introspective..." -- PUBLICHOUSE

"The folk pop songstress' collection of acoustic originals is soothing, soul-stirring and a perfect showcase for her airy, delicate vocals" -- THE NEW PAPER

"Displaying its heart on its sleeve like a war-worn medal, the result is a potpourri of widely themed songs about love, dreams, God, and many things in between." -- MOSHIN MAGAZINE


~ To God be the glory. ~

This album is dedicated to the memory of my late brother, Reuben Kee (1984-2007). His passion and dedication to pursue what he loved and was talented in continues to inspire me.

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released February 23, 2012

Double Bass on "The Social Media Song", "Like a Piece of My Heart" and "Hustle Bustle" by Chee Wah Yong
Percussions on "The Social Media Song" and "Like a Piece of My Heart" by Shawn Kok
Percussions on "A Promise is a Promise" by Kaiser Campos
Keys on "Rainy Day" by Matthew Siew
Guitar on "Wishing Star" by Clarence Yeo
Cello arrangement on "Rain" by Bang Wenfu
Cello on "A Promise is a Promise", "Wishing Star", "Little Things", "Rain" and "Beyond" by Annie Schmidt

"One Last Try" written by Shimona Kee
Arranged and produced by Eli T

All other songs:
Written, arranged, recorded and produced by Shimona Kee
Engineered by Nathaniel Tan and Rendy
Mixed by Nathaniel Tan and Shimona Kee
Recorded at UR Indie Studio, Nathaniel Tan

Mastered by Simon Smart at Fifth Ave Audio Mastering NYC
Guitars and ukulele played by Shimona courtesy of Maestro Guitars
Album design and artwork by Jonathan Chan
Website design by Alan Chan, artwork by Jonathan Chan

© 2012 Simply Shimona, Shimona Kee
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Shimona Australia

If music can soothe the savage beast, then listening to Shimona's music is definitely balm for the soul.

A story-teller of life weaving songs with her voice, guitar, ukulele, and piano, singer-songwriter Shimona's voice is a delicious mix of wild child and luscious woman.
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