Little Simz "Gorilla" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

When Little Simz heard the beat for her latest hit, "Gorilla," the British star knew what to do. "It sounds monstrous," she tells GENIUS. "It sounds boisterous." With that cue, she went off in her signature style, delivering a heart-pounding anthem full of confidence, nostalgia and empowerment.
That approach worked well, as the song has earned millions of streams across platforms as well as a dazzling music video directed by the legendary Dave Meyers. Produced by Inflo, the song is a standout cut from her 2022 album, "NO THANK YOU." On today’s episode of VERIFIED, get insight on why the British MC makes music for the future and not just for today.
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[@willjackson6522]

Simz isn’t one of the greatest female rappers around, she’s one of the greatest artists in all of music currently

[@barry4649]

I’d say she’s the best of the last five years

[@toziassmitt]

LMAO. Tell us you don’t listen to good music, without telling us you don’t listen to good music

[@iamjuangeorge]

@@toziassmitt of women who are rappers, she is the best currently with no competitors

[@toziassmitt]

@@iamjuangeorge remy, Rico, Nicki, Meg, missy elliot, trina… the list goes on my guy

[@iamjuangeorge]

@@toziassmitt I said currently, and I know them all too, but I think you're just a simz hater

[@khalewren2734]

I'm honestly shocked that Simz isn't more well known, i'd argue she's one of the Best new-school rappers around right now.

[@zefunkya]

Reminds me of the way how Lauryn Hill came into the scene. Like a Michelin star cook of female rap

[@nomoresunforever3695]

Yea nobody cares😊

[@khalewren2734]

@@nomoresunforever3695 then why’d you comment. And why did you comment on the video that you don’t like it. I think you do care, bud, you just try to annoy people online because you think its funny. It’s not.

[@nomoresunforever3695]

@khalewren2734 no. I mean the audience nowadays don't care if someone is one of the best rappers.

[@khalewren2734]

@@nomoresunforever3695 ???

[@ipsilonia]

this album really got me. every track i was like “yo she’s PREACHING” and the production is always on point.

[@chrisc2412]

Yeah production always on point because its inflo behind it, he also produces adeles music, Jungle (UK duo, not the genre), SAULT, Michael Kiwanuka... Not that I'm trying to take any credit away from Little Simz (she's on a GOAT level)

[@wuhto3134]

alright then calm down mate!! totally get you tho shes cold

[@goldreef3135]

I’d do anything to go back and hear Gorilla for the first time again. What an unreal track.

[@freddie_mvp]

Good point! I heard it first time two days ago and was blown away

[@kayodeodusanya5751]

I heard it for the first time yesterday, and it was like a breath of fresh air. Like something I didn't know I needed.

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

One of the best to ever pick up a mic. Real ones know

[@tonyartino545]

Keep doing yo 1 2 baby girl i support!!! Tony Cleveland

[@MaGia583]

she write better than so many other artists, THE QUALITY she delivers every time. so underrated she deserves everything

[@wilkoprod9490]

Love how she spoke about Mac Miller, such an amazing song

[@issers]

Caught Simz opening for Gorillaz back in 2017, then saw her twice last year. The sheer improvement and growth has been delightful

[@helenthomas2095]

That was the first time I saw her too 😱omg

[@pwalshofficial]

She’s top 5 rn

[@matthewbanton7077]

last 3 albums all potential classics, she's incredible

[@pwalshofficial]

@@matthewbanton7077 SIMBI was my second favorite album of 2021 just behind Navy Blue's Post Panic (technically late 2020)

[@QuandaleDingleBarnacleJonesIII]

100%

[@thenotoriusg]

All time*

[@kat19805]

Easily 🔥 💯

[@bakfietsafr0]

Simz is amazing. She's gonna be a household name in a few years.

[@CheeseyMilkshakes]

Already is in the UK

[@KingWilliams661]

Facts 👌💯

[@barry4649]

Should be already. Arguably the best artist in the world over the last 5 years

[@toziassmitt]

@@CheeseyMilkshakes she’s really not tho- from the uk

[@boredguy5805]

@@CheeseyMilkshakes she is definitely not, though she is dope

[@JordanNMusic]

Her past 2 albums made it to my top albums of the year.. she’s 🐐’d

[@Bergemee]

Little Simz and Kendrick Lamar is probably the two best to ever have done rap, maybe even music! I hope she goes on to do this forever. THANK YOU!

[@cretentreane1454]

wtf is this 🤣

[@eptihamed1417]

@@cretentreane1454 Its a subjective opinion, what's the problem?

[@Kingofthenet2]

Fr though

[@robinstevenson5442]

Beautiful. 52 year old female here, used to be part of hip hop crew. You are so doing it for us. So pleased you're here, representing. x

[@Santancoin]

Gorilla in 2 months was my 2nd top played track on Spotify after 7-8 years of using it. Waiting for the summer to crank it

[@calvinjonesyoutube]

Shes direct, authentic and very talented. New fan.

[@kevinkubi1]

“No Thank You” was the BEST rap album of 2022

[@cityofembre2028]

Sometimes I may be introvert was epic as well she’s truly on her grind

[@Kingofthenet2]

@@cityofembre2028that was my fav tbh

[@apple44326]

faaacts she's been here wayyy before venom and now years later a genius ayeee, she's a genius for real , one of the greatest artists! finally getting the recognition she deserves, i love to see it

[@fut308]

Little Simz is one of the most amazing artists ever. I saw her live and it was such an honor!

[@codiroko3]

"REST IN PEACE MAC MILLER" touched me🕊🕊

[@pigsonwings]

simzi is so so special. gorilla is such a great song. top 5 from her to me

[@sophiewolf7506]

i love how she lets the lyrics speak for themselves.

[@mightywhite1]

She is literally doing the opposite of that here

[@NicheNonsense]

We're living in the golden age of little simz right now it's a beautiful thing

[@foxy5369]

Addicted to this song atm, always admired Simz, absolutely loved this video now I can really know the inspiration behind it. Bless you & your talent 🙏🙏🙏 phenomenal

[@iamjayrent]

Little Simz has been the realest since Lauryn Hill🐐👑 Top 2 and she ain't 2.

[@garnettsilver-hall2982]

lowkey tho!

[@IzzyClennell]

"You ain't seen no one like me since Lauryn Hill back in the '90s,"

[@sergiosimbula]

Agree

[@TreeJ18]

Appreciate her for giving mac props!

[@jswjanjan]

She is brilliant.🎉❤

[@firesports2963]

came to say this.

[@jswjanjan]

@@firesports2963 ☆♡

[@no-one00]

Can’t wait to watch how she explains her mind during her creative process or just the story

[@smnth5048]

simz discography has never missed

[@emmajaynegoins6325]

Good god, i'm in love with this woman! her lyrics and flow are amazing and she seems like a really genuine person. Representing for the introverts too! I hope she gets the recognition she deserves

[@rustyAF]

This is my favorite song she’s made. I can’t escape it.

[@yo-kev]

So so so refreshing to hear a genuine mc this day n age of hip hop. Simz got next💯. Stay true to you. Im 53yrs ole so i am hip hop and I recognize greatest because I have seen and lived it. Simz has all the vibe to be 1 of the greatest ✌🧡

[@andy-tm5re]

9:07 this has gotta be one of her best lines

[@johnmcduggle4032]

Good to hear her thoughts on the track!!!! Great to see her thought process on her journey.... Well explained.... Kudos!

[@jamaalnyc]

You can hear the Biggie influence all over the flow of this song. I’m glad she said that. Shouts out to Brooklyn!!

[@qwertyvypez]

Yep I could tell too. Where does she mention the biggie flow? I heard her mention the Warning song

[@caligiuricallidus967]

i just found her yesterday and im so in love with her flow *__*

[@claudiabazubagira999]

Ufff her art!!! What an amazing human being 333 blessings to you, little sim zimma ❤

[@333DVPPY]

YOU BRING THE QUEEN OF UK RAP

[@barry4649]

The Queen of Rap Full Stop

[@MrsCrazyrange]

When she banged on her chest an image of herself and Janelle Monae on a track together flashed before my eyes.

[@mikeoley13]

She's right. If this song and video was dropped by Kendrick it would've took over the internet for a week.

[@rngod2121]

My favorite song for the last few YEARS. I love when I have to THINK about the lyrics. What a brilliant artist.

[@Trinifood]

This woman is hugely underrated. Simz I wish you all the best!

[@maanjo1439]

upset I just found out this woman raps, and does amazingly as well.

[@sushillsapkota]

Beautiful. Super inspiring. Love her charisma!!

[@nguimenistephanie]

I love Simz so much ❤ her music is amazing and unique. She's soo good 🤌🏾

[@stuffedchuckle1991]

luv u simz! i just adore her sm, SIMBI the album was my most streamed album of that year despite being a septembwr released. went diamond in house 💛

[@gqpatf1540]

LEGENDARY - nuff respect 👏🏽👍🏾

[@jtrealfunny]

Great speaker. *3:30 artist drops Mac Miller and speaks about vulnerability in rap music. Excellent. *7:25 She drops 'I know the streets will love us like I brought Mike Skinner' who observed that 'you can't con an honest man'. I like people who pay respect, I like to pay respect myself. This artist is dope. Take it from the man.

[@FinallyAlmino]

This song is the one that hooked me inn, I've been memorising Simz lyrics ever since. I use her flow to set my tempo for the day 😎😁

[@ily9402]

I love her such a good artist!!!

[@bungeepotato]

her flow and rhymepatterns on this song remind me of yasiin bey's legendary freestyle in the park

[@jaymoni109f.m.p8]

I love the accent you have and I’d have to listen to the song to understand but it sounds banging

[@siezgrywam]

8:41 'yeah man... WOO' this cracks me up

[@ifonlyicould]

i love this song, been listening to it all year and its still not old

[@rightweaponry908]

Ugh she is soo talented, soo gorgeous

[@cankrgl]

I've been waiting for this

[@emmp6799]

Truly love Gorilla, but Angel being the standout on this Album. "Don`t take kindness for a weakness" Angel will be 2023 to infinity for me. Thanks for shining a light on the ones that deserve it.

[@morales2821]

SHE IS REALLY AMAZING.

[@naomijenkins7848]

simz is one of the best rappers in existence, I think we all know exactly why shes not as big as she should be...

[@hayden12321]

Why?

[@sarahtarr557]

tbh Simz art moves me so much i end up crying half the time i listen

[@StevenCole]

whole album awesome - this song bought me to it and her.

[@n.eliana3933]

I could hear her talk for ages! ❤

[@birb296]

She's not wrong, I will still be bumping Gorilla in 2050.

[@ObligedWalrus]

Amazing actor and singer

[@emmanuelumoren1274]

I love this girl. Her voice is so sweet

[@jackieo.8719]

the first song i done ever heard from beloved. i always knew who she was and one day i just decided to see what all this conversation about her was about, and oh baby, she is HER.

[@craighaynes1871]

Her voice! Every syllable sounds so dope, even spoken acapella.

[@jakeclay3610]

Easily top 3 in the world right now

[@leapfrog2640]

Love this!

[@ayushiramjee2185]

top quality lyrics and flow.

[@andygraciano908]

Rip Mac 🕊️♾️❤

[@user-bo6fi2zl5g]

Amazing lyrical poet🎉

[@garnettsilver-hall2982]

Already a legend! Queen!

[@akacoline2.047]

this sounds so effortless and yet so genius

[@alessiasutherberry]

why is she the best person ever

[@mike.trilla]

Simz is so inspiring!

[@shekhan4678]

The real queen of England

[@zurixe123]

Gosh I love this woman and her art so damn much 💜

[@arkosthepanther]

The way she snaps her fingers to the beat of the intro, so satisfying 🥲

[@mygnomeknows]

cannot stress enough how good of an artist simz is

[@gteemusic7802]

She is HER ❤️❤️

[@RealGriff86]

0:28 not hating as the song absolutely bangs, but interesting she said "flow cooking, made the beat" - isn't it Jurassic 5 - Blacktop Beat?

[@DominiqueVanheusden]

It’s the beat at the end of Jurassic 5’s “Concrete Schoolyard “ which was also a sample. The original beat is from Ramsey Lewis “Summer Breeze”

[@RealGriff86]

@@DominiqueVanheusden it is, but that beat was also a solo track on 'Jurassic 5' called Blacktop Beat.

[@DominiqueVanheusden]

@@RealGriff86Thanks, Didn’t know that one. 👍

[@THHGURU]

Amazing

[@Serioustori]

She mad fine

[@jaideveremy4371]

The uk rap queen

[@barry4649]

The rap queen

[@snowdat27]

Mac miller most definitely would’ve dug this chick and look for a collab, keep going little simz 🤟🏼

[@Doro_ish]

Deep lyrics. She's just too good❤🎉

[@rotiee2999]

Simz is so underrated fr

[@alicegreene7059]

i love simz lyrics so much

[@logon3391]

Fabulously super talented. The only way is up up up..🔥🔥🔥✊🏾☝🏾

[@gracetheleopard7483]

simz is my favourite female artist in the world, words can't describe her talent

[@Alex-vy4np]

9:04 big facts! been on the Simz train since Top Down dropped.

[@abydoble1]

do Prof next he just came out with a pretty good album and I think some of his songs would have a good meaning, especially Louisiana

[@fireni328]

After seeing this I want to see Rakim work with her.

[@torsch69]

Starts with the brass, then the brass comes in during the middle, that's frikkin fantastic. The baseline is killer.

[@taptoepat]

Didnt have this feel since coloring book. This is such an all time great Album!

[@moc-king-bird]

To be honest I didn't understand most of the video. She talks way too intelligent for my mediocre english but her charizma and my love for her music just made me keep watching.

[@etxxx2]

My favorite!

[@cguitar4733]

she's a legend. ALL her music is legendary, i adore you Simz

[@ChrisHaupt]

Listening to Gorilla and Point and Kill, music hadn't hit me like that in years. Instant obsession.

[@markuscureton4419]

Maaaaan, Simz is amazing! So, so talented, and her confidence and perspective is something I’ll be showing my daughter ❤️