Blood Orange is an alias of Devonté Hynes also known as Lightspeed Champion… Read Full Bio ↴Blood Orange is an alias of Devonté Hynes also known as Lightspeed Champion and member of the now defunct Test Icicles. His first release under the 'Blood Orange' moniker was in June 2009 via his personal blog.

'Said No' and 'Champagne Coast' appeared as a ltd. 7" bonus disc for the fourth release on Rise's album of the month club. 500 copies pressed on orange-coloured vinyl. 'Sutphin Boulevard' was the first release through Domino Recording Co., the label that would release the first album offering, 'Coastal Grooves', on August 8th 2011.

Uncle Ace
Blood Orange Lyrics

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I've got a great idea
Losing my sense of where
Trading the silent ones
I'm sure you know it's wrong
Take it and keep it shut
Unholy triptych of
My sweet uncareful friends
Waiting for April's men

Not like the other girls
Go home and wait for me
I'll be there after five
The others got that V
I'm everything you need
Put all you need in me
I don't need anything
I don't need anything

Does this feel easy 'cause it's all you get from me?
Do you have reason to think I'm just what you need?

I won't complain if you don't tell me what you see
Does this feel easy 'cause it's all you get from me?

Overall Meaning

In Blood Orange's song Uncle Ace, the lyrics delve into the complexity of human interaction and relationships, particularly in the context of sexuality and power dynamics. The opening lines, "I've got a great idea, losing my sense of where" portray a sense of recklessness and perhaps even a disregard for consequences. The following lines, "trading the silent ones, I'm sure you know it's wrong, take it and keep it shut" reveal a sense of manipulation and exploitation. The singer is seemingly convincing others to keep quiet about their actions or desires, thus creating a power dynamic in which they hold the upper hand.

The line "not like the other girls" implies a sense of uniqueness or specialness, while the subsequent line "go home and wait for me, I'll be there after five" portrays a sense of control and ownership over the other person. The mention of "April's men" adds to the sense of secrecy and perhaps even taboo surrounding their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got a great idea
I have an idea that I believe is exceptional

Losing my sense of where
I'm becoming disoriented and uncertain of my location

Trading the silent ones
I'm exchanging the quiet ones for a more stimulating conversation

I'm sure you know it's wrong
I'm aware that it's inappropriate, and I'm sure you understand that as well

Take it and keep it shut
Accept what I'm offering, but do not discuss it with anyone else

Unholy triptych of
A corrupt and immoral grouping of individuals

My sweet uncareful friends
My naive and reckless companions

Waiting for April's men
Anticipating the arrival of individuals who are desirable and charming

Not like the other girls
I am unlike the typical female

Go home and wait for me
Leave and expect me to arrive later

I'll be there after five
I'll arrive after 5 PM