Silhouette

## Song by Little Simz

"**Silhouette**" is the third track from British rapper Little Simz's fifth studio album, *No Thank You* (2022).

## Personnel

* Ben Baptie – recording engineer, mastering engineer
* Cleopatra "Cleo Sol" Nikolic – background vocals, writer
* Dean "Inflo" Cover – writer, producer
* Rosie Danvers – arranger
* Simbiatu "Little Simz" Ajikawo – main artist, writer
* Todd Monfalcone – recording engineer

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1: Little Simz]

Step into the shadow if you're tryna hide your silhouette

When they stab you in the back, trust me, they ain't finished yet

Had them on they toes, got 'em doin' pirouette

All this fake love got me feelin' I'm the realest here

You know what the deal is here

She can do this without me, yeah, that's they biggest fear

You didn't know n\*\*\*as wanna take credit for somethin' they nevеr owned

Talkin' on my name like thе devil is in your tone

Don't you know I'm God's child? Got here on my own

Turn wine into water and get blood out of a stone

You give me an inch and want it back, man, I been through this

All problems deep-rooted

Lost love and they need Cupid

No time for your words, please don't smart talk if you been stupid

Oh, damn, she ruthless

Been proven, Beethoven, no keys, deep music

When the drums speak to me, I just breathe through it

Cool with a little flare, how does she do it?

I don't try too hard, there's an ease to it

The price goes up when you add me to it

Then up again when you add Dean to it

When the family tight, can't see through it

Look around if you tryna find out who you are

Now you got a missing piece, I was the biggest part

[Chorus: Cleo Sol]

You got to look inside yourself

Your insecurity won't break me down

You only see the silhouette, but don't hold your breath

I'm protected by the light, realise you can't crush my soul

[Verse 2: Little Simz]

Yeah, used to have a bond and now I see you as no friend of mine

Couldn't see it at the time, God was showin' many signs

Guard up with my eyes on very wide

Sittin' here reflectin' on myself and sippin' cherry wine

Like we should've been choppin'

You thought I didn't see the change, but I been clockin'

I'm very wise

Never knew how much I needed to set some boundaries

If you were a fan of me, how can you be mad at me?

Lettin' go isn't easy, I'll admit and it saddens me

If you knew how this has made me question my sanity

How could I ever doubt my truth and what I'm feelin'?

It's better revealin', we all need some healin'

Rackin' my brain tryna discover the meanin'

Who even knows?

I had to look deep within to find what I was seekin'

Layin' down, eyes closed, no sleepin'

No appetite, I was barely eatin'

Hundred miles per hour, my heart beatin'

While I know I got an army that I'm leadin'

Tryna figure it out, bobbin' and weavin'

Compassion I been needin', now it's unfoldin'

I ain't even finished yet

Light was shinin' on you, now I see you as a silhouette

[Bridge]

*Find your way*

*Find your faith*

*God's with you always*

[Verse 3: Little Simz]

If this is evolution, I'm in luck

'Cause I don't wanna be here and be stuck

Wish we could've transitioned together

I gave you all I had, gave you my trust

No one ever tells you when it's fucked

No one ever tells you it will probably leave you crushed

That's when you find the strength and pick yourself up

I know I'ma get through this, it's a must

Growin' is painful, it cannot be rushed

Used to seein' your name pop up, but I'll adjust

Everybody givin' their opinion

But really, I should listen to my gut

No more kindness for weakness

So pull up with that bullshit and I'll nip it in a bud

Better do the work if you ain't looked in the mirror yet

I don't wanna live my life bein' a silhouette

[Chorus: Cleo Sol]

Your insecurity won't break me down

You only see the silhouette, but don't hold your breath

I'm protected by the light, realise you can't crush my soul

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Outro]

*Time will heal you*

*Time will heal you*

*Find your way*

*Find your faith*

*God's with you always*

*Time will heal you*

*Time will heal you*

*Find your way*

*Find your faith*

*God's with you always*

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