One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayans’ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his church’s choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxx’s enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Dutton’s sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cube’s The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuqua’s crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mann’s biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxx’s dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackford’s eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxx’s talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charles’ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize — raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth — in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas — and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendes’ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and Beyoncé Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Blame It
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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Gotcha feelin' loose (loose)
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron)
Got you in the zone (zone)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Hey she say she usually don't (don't, don't)
But I know that she frontin' (frontin', frontin')
'Cause shawty know what she want (want, want)
But she don't wanna seem like she easy
I hear you sayin' what ya won't do (won't do, won't do)
But you know we probably goin' do (gon' do, gon do')
What you been fiendin' deep inside (don't lie now)
Girl what you drinkin'?
Gon' let sink in
Here for the weekend, thinkin' we can
See what we can be if we press press forward
Just one more round and you're down, I know it
Fill another cup up
Feelin' on yo butt, what?
You don't even care now
I was unaware how fine you was
Before my buzz set in
My buzz set in
Blame it on the Goose (Goose)
Gotcha feelin' loose (loose)
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron)
Got you in the zone (zone)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the vodka (ayy)
Blame it on the Henny (ayy)
Blame it on the blue tap (ayy)
Gotcha feelin' dizzy (ayy, dizzy)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Oopsie
She spilled some drank on me (on me, on me)
And now I'm knowin' she's tipsy (tipsy, tipsy)
She put her body on me
And she keep starin' me right in my eyes
No tellin' what I'm gon' do (gon' do, gon' do)
Baby I would rather show you (show you, show you)
What you been missin' in your life when I get inside
Girl what you drinkin'?
Gon' let sink in
Here for the weekend, thinkin' we can
See what we can be if we press fast forward
Just one more round and if you're down, I'm pourin'
Fill another cup up
Feelin' on yo butt, what?
You don't even care now, I was unaware how
Fine you was before my buzz set in
My buzz set in
Blame it on the Goose (Goose)
Gotcha feelin' loose (loose)
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron)
Got you in the zone (zone)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the vodka (ayy)
Blame it on the Henny (ayy)
Blame it on the blue tap (ayy)
Gotcha feelin' dizzy (ayy, dizzy)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol (hey)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
T-Pain
Girl, I know you feel good
Just like you look (look), couple more shots
You open up like a book, I ain't trippin ('cause I'ma read ya)
Shawty, I ain't trippin' (I jus' wanna please ya)
I'ma take a shot of Nuvo, shawty, didn't you know
It's goin' down, we can go and kick it like Judo (Judo)
You know what I mean
Shawty got drunk, thought it all was a dream
So I made her say I, I
Now she got her hand on my legs
Got my seats all wet in my ride (all wet in my ride)
All over my ride (all over my ride)
She look me dead in the eye, eye-eye
Then my pants got bigger
She already knew what to figure
Had her lookin' at her boyfriend like, "Fuck, that nigga"
Blame it on the juice (Goose)
Gotcha feelin' loose (loose)
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron) (oh-ooh woah)
Got you in the zone (zone)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol (alcohol)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol (alcohol)
Blame it on the vodka (ayy)
Blame it on the Henny (ayy)
Blame it on the blue tap (ayy)
Gotcha feelin' dizzy (ayy, dizzy)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol (alcohol)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Now to the ballers poppin' bottles (ayy)
With they Henny in they cups (ayy)
Screamin, "Money ain't a thing", if it ain't (ayy)
Throw it up in the sky (in the sky) (ayy)
And hold your drinks up high (high)
And to my independent mama's
Who can buy they own bottles
If you lookin' like a model
When them broke fellas holla, tell 'em, "Bye" (bye)
And hold your drinks up high
You could blame it on the Goose (Goose)
Gotcha feelin' loose (loose)
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron)
Got you in the zone (zone)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the vodka (ayy)
Blame it on the Henny (ayy)
Blame it on the blue tap (ayy)
Gotcha feelin' dizzy (ayy, dizzy)
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
The song "Blame It" by Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain is a party anthem about the effects of alcohol. The chorus repeatedly blames the consumption of alcohol, specifically Goose (Grey Goose vodka) and 'Tron (hypnotiq liqueur), for the loose and unrestrained behavior of the partygoers. The lyrics of the verses paint a picture of a woman who claims she doesn't usually behave a certain way, but desires to let loose and engage in intoxicated behavior. The song seems to suggest that alcohol is a scapegoat for irresponsible actions, but also serves as a catalyst for uninhibited behavior and fun experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Blame it on the Goose (Goose)
The singer is feeling loose and wants to blame it on the alcohol brand Goose.
Gotcha feelin' loose (loose)
The singer is admitting that they are feeling loose or intoxicated.
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron)
The singer is now changing the brand from Goose to 'Tron and wants to blame the drink for how they're currently feeling.
Got you in the zone (zone)
The artist is stating that the 'Tron drink has now put them into some sort of trance or 'zone'.
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
The artist is now calling out the fact that the drink is strongly affecting their behavior.
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
The singer is repeating the previous line to make it clear that the drink is affecting everyone's behavior.
Hey she say she usually don't (don't, don't)
The singer is stating that the girl he is with is saying that she doesn't usually behave in this manner.
But I know that she frontin' (frontin', frontin')
The artist implies that he knows she is lying and is pretending like she doesn't usually act in this way to protect her image.
'Cause shawty know what she want (want, want)
Despite what she is saying, the girl is aware and certain of what she wants.
But she don't wanna seem like she easy
The artist is aware that the girl wants to avoid looking like she's an easy target by being coy.
I hear you sayin' what ya won't do (won't do, won't do)
The singer is acknowledging the girl's speech when she is emphasizing that she wouldn't do certain things.
But you know we probably goin' do (gon' do, gon do')
The artist is insinuating that despite what the girl is saying, they are likely going to do said things anyway.
What you been fiendin' deep inside (don't lie now)
The singer is asking the girl what things she has been craving deep inside.
Girl what you drinkin'?
The singer wants to know what the girl is drinking as it might be a factor in her behavior.
Gon' let sink in
The singer is asking the girl to process the things that he's been saying.
Here for the weekend, thinkin' we can
The artist is only present for the weekend and wants to have fun.
See what we can be if we press press forward
The artist wants to see how close he can become with the girl if they continue to press forward.
Just one more round and you're down, I know it
The singer is willing to bet that the girl will be drunk after one more drink.
Fill another cup up
He wants another drink.
Feelin' on yo butt, what?
The artist is touching the girl's butt and expressing his surprise.
You don't even care now
The artist is stating that the girl is no longer showing any reluctance.
I was unaware how fine you was
The artist is admitting that he was not aware of how attractive the girl was.
Before my buzz set in
The singer is saying that he did not know she was attractive before he started drinking, and the alcohol affects his judgment.
My buzz set in
The artist's buzz has set in, and he's feeling good and more attracted to the girl.
Blame it on the vodka (ayy)
The singer is shifting from previous drinks and claiming that vodka is responsible for his behavior.
Blame it on the Henny (ayy)
The singer is claiming that the drink Henny is also responsible for his behavior.
Blame it on the blue tap (ayy)
The singer keeps shifting the blame of his actions on several different drinks.
Gotcha feelin' dizzy (ayy, dizzy)
The artist is admitting that he feels dizzy as a result of his drinking.
Oopsie
The artist is using the word 'oopsie' to express that something went wrong.
She spilled some drank on me (on me, on me)
The girl accidentally spilled some of her drink on the singer.
And now I'm knowin' she's tipsy (tipsy, tipsy)
The singer is realizing that the girl is also drunk.
She put her body on me
The girl is now initiating physical contact with the artist.
And she keep starin' me right in my eyes
The girl is looking directly into the artist's eyes.
No tellin' what I'm gon' do (gon' do, gon' do)
The artist is implying that he might not be in control of his actions.
Baby I would rather show you (show you, show you)
The singer would rather demonstrate what he wants to do rather than saying it.
What you been missin' in your life when I get inside
The artist is suggesting that he will be able to satisfy the girl's desires.
T-Pain
The singer is mentioning the name of the featured artist in the song.
Girl, I know you feel good
The artist is telling the girl that he knows she feels good.
Just like you look (look), couple more shots
The artist is saying that the girl looks as good as she feels, and another shot will make sure they enjoy themselves more.
You open up like a book, I ain't trippin ('cause I'ma read ya)
The artist is saying that the girl becomes more comfortable around him, and he won't judge her.
Shawty, I ain't trippin' (I jus' wanna please ya)
The artist is willing to please the girl and just wants her to have fun.
I'ma take a shot of Nuvo, shawty, didn't you know
The artist is offering to take a shot with the girl.
It's goin' down, we can go and kick it like Judo (Judo)
The artist suggests that they can relax and have a fun time like a martial artist (Judo).
You know what I mean
The artist is asking if the girl understands what he's saying.
Shawty got drunk, thought it all was a dream
The artist is implying that the girl believes this is all just a dream because she's drunk.
So I made her say I, I
The artist prompted the girl to show her acknowledgment with 'I'.
Now she got her hand on my legs
The girl is touching the artist's legs.
Got my seats all wet in my ride (all wet in my ride)
The girl spilled her drink on the car seats, and they're wet.
All over my ride (all over my ride)
The artist may be implying something sexual here.
She look me dead in the eye, eye-eye
The girl is making eye contact.
Then my pants got bigger
The artist is experiencing an erection.
She already knew what to figure
The girl plans to initiate something sexual.
Had her lookin' at her boyfriend like, "Fuck, that nigga"
The artist is consciously aware that the girl has a boyfriend, but she's still entertaining the possibility of something happening between her and him.
Blame it on the juice (Goose)
The singer is blaming the alcohol for their actions.
Blame it on the 'Tron ('Tron) (oh-ooh woah)
The artist is now shifting the blame of his behavior to a different drink (Tron).
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol (alcohol)
The artist is admitting that the alcohol is influencing his behavior.
Now to the ballers poppin' bottles (ayy)
The artist is now speaking to people who are wealthy and buying bottles at the club.
With they Henny in they cups (ayy)
These people also have the drink Henny in hand.
Screamin, "Money ain't a thing", if it ain't (ayy)
The artist is implying that if someone has money, they are willing to spend it.
Throw it up in the sky (in the sky) (ayy)
The artist is urging them to throw their money up in the air.
And hold your drinks up high (high)
The artist is urging them to raise their glasses up high symbolizing celebration.
And to my independent mama's
The artist is addressing the independent women in the club.
Who can buy they own bottles
The artist is admitting that these women can afford to buy their own drinks.
If you lookin' like a model
The artist implies that the women in question are very attractive.
When them broke fellas holla, tell 'em, "Bye" (bye)
The artist is telling the women to reject men who cannot afford to buy them drinks and appear like wannabes.
And hold your drinks up high
The artist is suggesting the independent women raise a glass and celebrate being independent.
You could blame it on the Goose (Goose)
The singer is closing the song by returning to where it started and reminding listeners to blame their behavior on the alcohol they consumed throughout the night.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, SPIKY I M IN PUBLISHING, Sentric Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brandon Melancon, Nathan Walker, Christopher Henderson, Emerson Ballard, Terius Nash, Jamie Foxx, Christopher Stewart, Najm Faheem, James Thomas Brown, John Conte, Breyon Prescott, Brandon Melanchon, Chris Henderson, Eric Bishop, Faheem Najm, James Brown
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