Blau attended Washington University in St. Louis until the fall of 2012, when he decided to pursue his music career instead of finishing his undergraduate degree in finance.
His mashups, most notably "Girls Who Save the World" and "All Night Long," have been prominently featured on blogs. Both tracks recently hit the 4th and 32nd slots on Hypem’s top 50 with a total of over 5,000 & 1000 favorites respectively.
Citing Deadmau5, Wolfgang Gartner, Avicii and Burial as his key influences, 3LAU dreams of traveling the world to DJ for endless dancing crowds. With his persistence, and passion for music, he's sure on his way.
All Night Long
3LAU Lyrics
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loosing it all on my own.
I had a heart then,
but the queen has been overthrown.
And I'm not sleeping now,
the dark is to hard to beat.
And I'm not keeping now,
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home.
Calling, calling, calling home.
You show the lights that stop me,
turn to stone.
You shine it when I'm alone
Back up to back up in the mix like that,
And i know you like it when it's just like that.
All the girls just love my swag,
from the kicks to the way i fix my hat.
I'm back!
Fresh like some new J's.
Brodie got next NBA 2K.
I'm too paid!
Shaded with some ladies,
Reppin' my city,
West LA. baby.
West LA. made me this way,
two rules,
stay fresh, homie and get paid.
HEY!
Never broke and never bummy,
I'm from where it's forever sunny.
When i come around, round, round
they go: EVERYDAY I'M SHUFFELIN'
Yeah it's going down, down, down
They go: EVERYDAY I'M SHUFFELIN'
In the club party rock, looking for your girl?
She's on my jock, huh.
Non stop when we in the spot,
Booty move away like she's on the block.
Whoo, Where's the drinks? I got's to know,
top jeans tattoo cause i'm rock and roll.
Half black, half white domino,
gang of money out the door.
Yo! I'm runnin' through these hoes like Draino,
i got that dewilish flow, rock n' roll, no halo.
We party rock! Yeah thats the crew that i'm repping',
on the rise to the top no lead in our zeppelin.
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone,
You shine it when i'm alone.
And so I tell myself that i'll be strong,
and dreaming when they're gone.
Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home,
calling, calling, calling home.
You show the lights thats stop me turn to stone,
you shine them when i'm alone.
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New cat with that oldschool feel,
Only new artist with a oldschool deal.
Tied to the game by Steve Lobell,
So we always win, dont recieve no L's.
New girls act like they know me so well,
but I shows no love and be like oh well.
When my album drops sure as hell gon' sell,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Shawty in my ear,
saying all the things I wanna hear.
Buzzin'!
And as the nights ends,
i'ma have her and get all her friends.
Buzzin'!
Okay, hands in the air,
From the back to the front everywhere.
Buzzin'!
Throwin' out 20's,
Throwin' out hundreds,
Ladies gotta love it.
Shake that!
Get up, get down.
Put your hands up to the sun.
Get up, get down.
Put your hands up to the sun.
(We party rock)
Get up, get down.
Put your hands up to the sun.
Put your hands up to the sun.
Put your hands up to the sun.
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up...
The lyrics of 3LAU's song All Night Long largely showcase a sense of struggle and overcoming obstacles. The first verse touches upon the singer's past, when they may have lost everything on their own and when they still had a heart. But that heart was overthrown and now, the singer is struggling to keep going amidst the darkness. The chorus showcases a glimmer of hope, however - the lights that shine and keep the singer from turning to stone, the encouragement to be strong and to dream even after everyone else has gone home. The second verse, an allusion to LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem," contrasts with the first, painting a picture of success and conquest over others, but ultimately, it's clear that the struggle still remains - the singer is still "buzzin'" and trying to attain something, but they have not yet reached their ultimate goal.
The contrast between the first and second verses highlights the idea that one's struggles may change, but they do not necessarily go away. Success does not erase pain or challenges, and even during the moments when one is "buzzin'" or on top of the world, the struggle can still remain palpable. The chorus serves as a reminder that even during moments of darkness or difficulty, there is always hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a way then,
loosing it all on my own.
I used to have direction and purpose, but I lost it and made mistakes on my own.
I had a heart then,
but the queen has been overthrown.
I used to have love and compassion, but my relationship ended badly.
And I'm not sleeping now,
the dark is too hard to beat.
I can't sleep because I'm struggling with a difficult situation.
And I'm not keeping now,
the strength I need to push me.
I'm not holding onto the motivation I need to get past this.
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home.
Calling, calling, calling home.
You and your support shine a light in my life when I feel stuck, and so I tell myself to be strong, to dream when you're not around, because I know that you're calling me home.
Back up to back up in the mix like that,
And i know you like it when it's just like that.
We're back together in this mix, and I know you like it like this.
All the girls just love my swag,
from the kicks to the way i fix my hat.
All of the girls are attracted to my personal style and the way I present myself.
I'm back!
Fresh like some new J's.
I'm here and I'm fresh, just like a new pair of Jordans.
In the club party rock, looking for your girl?
She's on my jock, huh.
At the club party, I'm looking for a good time, and your girl is following me around.
Whoo, Where's the drinks? I got's to know,
top jeans tattoo cause i'm rock and roll.
I'm looking for a drink to help me party, I'm wearing tight jeans and a tattoo because I'm a rock-and-roll kind of guy.
Half black, half white domino,
gang of money out the door.
I have a mixed racial heritage and a lot of money.
New cat with that oldschool feel,
Only new artist with a oldschool deal.
I'm a new artist, but my style is old-school, and I have a great deal.
Tied to the game by Steve Lobell,
So we always win, dont recieve no L's.
Steve Lobell has connected me to this industry, so I always come out on top and never take any losses.
Okay, hands in the air,
From the back to the front everywhere.
Everyone put their hands up and party, from the back to the front of the crowd.
Get up, get down.
Put your hands up to the sun.
Get up and dance, put your hands up to the sky and enjoy the music.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aa-r-ronmartin8781
I’m 18 I’ve spent the last 10 years looking for this song. Wow. My journey is over
@christianrasmussen1
:D
@danieldoesrandomstuff2501
:D
@christianrasmussen1
@@danieldoesrandomstuff2501 :D
@Yvessam
Yeah but where to buy or download it? Can't find it in the link provided. One guy on sound cloud have a download link but the sound is of bad quality :/
@TheXJaOx
Man same buzz but I'm 24, had this on the tip of my brain for the past ten years hahaha nostalgia from Cod MW2
@deniseklimt
Maaaaaan the MEMORIES 😍 i still love this
@xzaylu
yea!
@lilliam2396
Same!!!
@chazclawson9886
3lau…How about a 10 year anniversary re-release? ? 🙏🏼❤️ I need this on my Apple Music playlists