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The official music video for "Protect My Energy" by Little Simz, taken from the album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert on AGE 101. Uploaded by Little Simz, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Little Simz 30 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's London scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. Little Simz has one upcoming live date in the next twelve weeks.

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Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Protect My Energy

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Little Simz has announced a new EP, ‘Sugar Girl’
The rapper shares teaser clip ahead of next month's release.
30 Apr 2026
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The Mercury Prize has locked in its 2026 shortlist and ceremony dates

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AGE 101

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3 September 2021

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Lyrics

Little Simz — Protect My Energy

That's why I

Love being alone

Protecting my energy

That's why I

Sink in on my own

Don't you think of saving me

Don't call me

I don't wanna speak

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