Blu is definitely a leader in the new school of Los Angeles emcees. His pre… Read Full Bio ↴Blu is definitely a leader in the new school of Los Angeles emcees. His presence is undeniable, while his music captivates audiences regardless of race, class, and gender. His delivery flows flawlessly, while his content reflects the joy and pain of working class youth everywhere. Exile is a producer, DJ and occasional emcee previously known for being a member of the duo Emanon, along with Aloe Blacc. His style of production is known for its "laid back soulful vibes" and is influenced by such producers as J Dilla and Madlib.

Blu & Exile's first album as a duo, 2007's "Below the Heavens", took LA hip hop back to the place where Freestyle Fellowship, Jurassic 5, and The Pharcyde left off. The album received much critical acclaim, with many considering it one of the best releases of the year.

In 2011, with surprisingly little publicity, the duo released the long-awaited sequel, "Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell Them". Recording sessions took place over the course of 2009, however the duo decided to keep the release on hold due to bad audio quality and officially re-released the album on September 4, 2012 with a new updated track listing. The album features guest contributions from Fashawn, Homeboy Sandman, Johaz of Dag Savage, Black Spade of Hawthorne Headhunters, and ADAD.

In 2020 the duo comeback with a new album called Miles.

A Letter
Blu & Exile Lyrics

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What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
Can′t you understand me now
Baby please pull yourself, together, do it soon

What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet

I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before

Can't you understand me now
Baby please pull yourself, together, do it soon

Overall Meaning

The song "A Letter" by Blu and Exile talks about a relationship that has been strained and damaged, but the singer is willing to work things out with their partner. The repeated line "What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet, I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before" indicates that the singer has fears or doubts about the relationship in the past, but they have now overcome those fears and are willing to fight for their relationship.

The line "Can't you understand me now, Baby please pull yourself, together, do it soon" reveals that the singer is asking their partner to understand their feelings and emotions, and they want their partner to also make efforts to save the relationship before it’s too late. The song conveys a sense of hopelessness and desperation in the singer's plea for their partner to come back to them. The overall theme of the song is about the complexity of romantic relationships and the resilience required to keep them going.

Line by Line Meaning

What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet
I'm confused about why people keep talking about loving you, my dear.

I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
I'm not scared anymore, unlike how I was in the past.

What is all this talk, about loving you, my sweet
I'm still bewildered as to why everybody discusses loving you, sweetheart.

I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before
I am not frightened anymore, unlike how I was before.

Can't you understand me now
Can you not comprehend my feelings right now?

Baby please pull yourself, together, do it soon
Darling, please compose yourself and get it together quickly.

Writer(s): Blu, Exile

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