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1) William James McAuley III (born 18 July 1975), best known by his performing name, Bleu, is a Boston, Massachusetts musician. Bleu is an award-winning songwriter, producer and recording artist. He spent time on Columbia Records but became a maverick of independent fan funding models. Bleu has written and produced songs for Gold and Platinum selling records including Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Tristan Prettyman, Michelle Branch, Big Freedia and many more. He recently moved into film, producing original songs for Disney's Legend of The Neverbeast, including a duet with Grammy nominated KT Tunstall. Other projects are The Major Labels, The Blizzard of '05 and LoudLion.
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2) A rapper from Mobile, Alabama who changed his name from Yung Bleu to BLEU and had a hit with You’re Mines Still (feat. Drake) featuring Drake. His 2022 single Love In The Way is featuring Nicki Minaj.
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3) A techno group.
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4) A Quebec band.
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5) An experimental ambient artist from Chapman, KS. His music can be downloaded for free from http://bleurkrds.tumblr.com/
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6) An Austrian jazz/improvised trio with members Lorenz Raab - tp, flh, Ali Angerer - tu, e-dulcimer, Reiner Deixler – dr.
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7) A bedroom pop artist from St. John's, Newfoundland: https://whoisbleu.bandcamp.com/
Get Up
Bleu Lyrics
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We could of used you in the fight
Oh and everybody said to say "hi"
We all were wonderin' when you were gonna stop by
I know ya had a little bad luck
But didn't anybody tell you everyone does
Get up (get up)
You're stuck in rut
Get up (get up)
Get up (get up)
Before ya loose touch get up
Don'tcha think you've had enough?
Ya gotta stop beatin' yourself up
Oh I know how much you like to play rough
But if ya don't allow the scabs to heal they scar up
Don't you know I've heard it all before
So don'tcha leave your sad excuses outside my door
Get up (get up)
You're just in a slump
You're stuck in rut
Get up (get up)
Get up (get up)
Before ya loose touch get up
Can't you see no matter what I do
I just can't seem to get my shit together without you
The lyrics to Bleu's song "Get Up" are about a friend who is going through a tough time and seems to be stuck in a rut. The singer is asking their friend to stop beating themselves up and to get up and start moving forward again. The lyrics express concern for the friend's well-being, as well as frustration at their inability to move on.
The first verse describes a group of people who were looking for the friend and hoping they would stop by. The singer acknowledges that the friend has had some bad luck, but reminds them that everyone experiences setbacks. The second verse encourages the friend to stop beating themselves up and to allow themselves time to heal. The chorus repeatedly urges the friend to "get up" before they lose touch with themselves.
The final verse expresses the singer's dependence on the friend's support. The singer acknowledges that they cannot seem to get their life together without the friend there to help them. This emphasizes the importance of friendship and support during difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics to "Get Up" are meant to be encouraging and empowering, reminding listeners to keep moving forward even in the face of setbacks and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you the other night?
Questioning person's absence and asking where they were recently
We could of used you in the fight
Implying that the person was missed and could have helped with the 'fight'
Oh and everybody said to say "hi"
Informing the person of greetings received from everyone
We all were wonderin' when you were gonna stop by
Expressing curiosity about when the person plans to visit
I know ya had a little bad luck
Acknowledging the person's unfortunate situation
But didn't anybody tell you everyone does
Suggesting that bad luck is common and happens to everyone
Get up (get up)
Commanding the person to stand up
You're just in a slump
Assuring the person that their current state is temporary
You're stuck in rut
Stating that the person's life is stagnant
Before ya lose touch get up
Encouraging the person to take action before losing touch with reality
Don'tcha think you've had enough?
Asking if the person has had enough of their current situation
Ya gotta stop beatin' yourself up
Advising the person to stop blaming themselves
Oh I know how much you like to play rough
Acknowledging the person's tendency to take risks
But if ya don't allow the scabs to heal they scar up
Warning that not taking care of oneself may lead to long-term damage
Don't you know I've heard it all before
Implying that the person's excuses are not new
So don'tcha leave your sad excuses outside my door
Telling the person not to bring their excuses to someone else's doorstep
Can't you see no matter what I do
Expressing frustration with the person's behavior
I just can't seem to get my shit together without you
Implying that the person is crucial to the singer's success
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD REDMON, HOWARD JR. REDMON, VERNON D. BURCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lightreeeeeeee
One of my favorite songs, it's a shame they didn't get more coverage.
@Marquart
I remember as a msic merchandiser at Borders seeing this album, so I bought it 10 years later