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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/
I'll Know It When I See It
Bleu Lyrics
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Ha, ha, ha
Ha, ha, ha
Ha, ha, ha
I don't know what I've been looking for
But I'll keep looking and I'll look some more
I don't know if something big is in store
I'm well acquainted with the false alarms
The lucky pennies and the fading charms
I must have seen a million shooting stars
I don't even know what I'm after
But I'll know it when I see it
Yes, I'll know it when I see it
I will know it when I see it
I'll just know it
Ha, ha, ha
I know when knowing something's much too much
And I can tell you when it's not enough
I'm pretty sure I'll know when I'm in love
It's probably not even important
And I don't know if it's an abstract thing
A melody with a familiar ring
For all I know it's waiting in the wings
I'm not even sure what to call it
But I'll know it when I see it
Yes, I'll know it when I see it
I will know it when I see it
I'll just know it
Ha, ha, ha
Ha, ha, ha
Absolutely, positively, definitely, yes
Or maybe in the end it's just anybody's guess
Will I know it when I see it?
Will I own it, will I be it?
Yes, I'll know it when I see it
I know I'll know it when I see it
I think I can almost see it
I just know it
Ha, ha, ha
Ha, ha, ha
Ha, ha, ha
"I'll Know It When I See It" by Bleu is a song about the singer's uncertainty about what he's searching for in life, but he's confident he'll recognize it when he finds it. The opening lyrics, "Ha, ha, ha," may signify the singer's nonchalant attitude towards the search, as if he's laughing at his own uncertainty. He admits to not knowing what he's looking for, but he vows to keep looking until he finds it. He's recognized the false starts and illusions, but he acknowledges that he hasn't found his prize yet. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll know it when I see it," emphasizing the singer's confidence that he'll recognize what he's been searching for once he finds it.
The second verse reiterates the idea of not knowing what the singer is after or what to look for. However, he's confident he'll recognize it when he sees it, even if he can't quite articulate what it is. The lyrics "It's probably not even important" may suggest that the search for meaning is meaningless in and of itself. The bridge asks the question, "Will I own it, will I be it?" which echoes the search for identity and finding one's place in the world. The song ends with the singer almost being able to see what he's been searching for, reinforcing the idea that he's getting closer to his goal.
Overall, "I'll Know It When I See It" is a song about searching for meaning and identity without really knowing what that even means. The laughter at the beginning and throughout the song suggests a lightheartedness about the search, but the repeated phrase of "I'll know it when I see it" shows that the singer is serious about finding his place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I've been looking for
I am uncertain of what I seek
But I'll keep looking and I'll look some more
I will continue my search
I don't know if something big is in store
I am unaware if my destiny is great
I don't even know if I'm ready
I am unsure if I am prepared
I'm well acquainted with the false alarms
I have experience with being misled
The lucky pennies and the fading charms
I have encountered temporary and futile solutions
I must have seen a million shooting stars
I have witnessed numerous possibilities
I don't even know what I'm after
I am unaware of my objective
But I'll know it when I see it
I will recognize what I seek upon encountering it
Yes, I'll know it when I see it
Without a doubt, I will recognize it
I will know it when I see it
My intuition will guide me to what I desire
I know when knowing something's much too much
I am aware of being over-informed
And I can tell you when it's not enough
I can recognize when information is lacking
I'm pretty sure I'll know when I'm in love
I am confident I will recognize love
It's probably not even important
It is likely not significant
And I don't know if it's an abstract thing
I am unsure if what I desire is intangible
A melody with a familiar ring
Perhaps it is a familiar tune
For all I know it's waiting in the wings
It could be hidden and about to reveal itself
I'm not even sure what to call it
I do not even have a name for it
Absolutely, positively, definitely, yes
Without a doubt, unquestionably
Or maybe in the end it's just anybody's guess
Alternatively, it could be uncertain to anyone
Will I know it when I see it?
Will I be able to recognize it upon seeing it?
Will I own it, will I be it?
Will I possess it, will I become it?
I know I'll know it when I see it
I am certain I will recognize it at sight
I think I can almost see it
I believe I am close to discerning it
I just know it
I am confident in my intuition
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.