Blu DeTiger always knew that music was something that she wanted to do.
Born and raised in New York City, DeTiger first picked up a bass guitar when she was 7 years old after seeing her brother pick up drums.
βNaturally I thought, βOh I want to play an instrument too!β I was thinking to myself electric guitar was too mainstream β which is funny to think about because I was 7 years old and thinking like this βI wanted to be more unique,β said DeTiger. βI saw a lot of girls playing guitar but I didnβt see many girls playing bass. I went to guitar center and got one, it was taller than me. I took lessons, played with my brother a lot and fell in love with it.β
The now 21-year-old bassist played with the New York City-based School of Rock from the ages of 7 to 13, giving her early exposure to performing live. Throughout middle school and high school, DeTiger played in bands with her peers and started to get some of her writing chops.
βI wrote with bands in a group setting, it wasnβt really my own stuff,β said DeTiger. βI was always playing with older kids, in middle school I played with high school kids and in high school I played with college students. In New York, thereβs such a network here and you start to know everyone in music. Thatβs what was good about being born and raised here.β
By the time she was 17 years old DeTiger was touring with bands as a bass player for hire and started to kick off her own DJing career. Before she knew it, DeTiger was performing DJ sets at clubs and venues throughout the city.
However, it wasnβt until she started DJing that DeTiger felt the bug to write and perform her own original music.
βI would bring my bass with me to the sets and improvise over the pop songs,β said DeTiger. βWhen youβre a DJ, youβre controlling the room. Itβs in your power to make people dance or make people feel this way, itβs an interesting art form. Since I was improvising bass over it, the DJ thing really helped me realize that I wanted to express myself in that way and play my own music β I would think, βhow cool would it be if I just dropped my own song in this DJ set right now?'β
DeTiger started to write and release her own music in 2019 and landed a gig touring opening for The Knocks, an American electronic music duo. She had plans to tour in Europe this year with Fletcher, which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In April 2020, DeTiger released her single βFigure It Out,β a song that came to her naturally while she was playing music with a friend of hers. She later released the quarantine music video for the song, which was completely shot on an iPhone, following the success of the official music video.
βA lot of young girls are playing bass and saying my videos inspired them,β said DeTiger. βThere was a mini-trend of people learning the bassline to βFigure It Outβ and posting videos and tagging me β that all felt so amazing. It warms my heart so much to know that kids are inspired to pick up an instrument during this time.β
During these months of quarantine, DeTiger found herself falling into a routine of working through the night and sleeping until early afternoon. While she is normally a night owl, DeTiger was able to use this altered sleep schedule to her advantage and worked on music.
βIβm really excited to expand on my artistry and let my fans get to know me more,β said DeTiger.
Crash Course
Blu Detiger Lyrics
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Crash course
In the thick of it
Gorgeous
You're so full of it
Love so struck
In your element, it's irrelevantI'm not giving you none
Put your money where your mouth is, baby
It's kinda funny how you want this, oh, oh
It's obvious in how you're talking dummy
Smooth as honey out of your lips
Ooh, cat got your tongue
And I'm hypnotic with it
Can't get with you want
And you're so mad about it
Oops, was that my fault?
Well, I'm not sorry 'bout it
I'm not sorry 'bout it
I'm not sorry 'bout it
Crash course
In the thick of it
Gorgeous
You're so full of it
Love so struck
In your element, it's irrelevant
I'm not giving you none
Take a left turn then a right down the alley
There's a door step inside to the back of the caddyIn a Cherry red polka dot skirt, looking Cali
Baby, catch me if you can
Catch me, catch me if you can
Lala, lala, lala, la, lala, lala, la
Lala, lala, lala, la, lala, lala, la
Lala, lala, lala, la, lala, lala, la
Lala, lala, lala, la, lala, lala, la
Catch me if you can
Catch me, catch me if you can
(Ah, ah, ah-ah)
Crash course (Ah, ah, ah-ah)
(Ah, ah, ah-ah)
Crash course
Crash course, course, course
Ooh, cat got your tongue
And I'm hypnotic with it
Can't get with you want
And you're so mad about it
Oops, was that my fault?
Well, I'm not sorry 'bout it (I'm not sorry)
I'm not sorry 'bout it (I'm not sorry)
I'm not sorry 'bout it
The lyrics to Blu Detiger's song "Crash Course" convey a sense of confidence and empowerment in the face of someone's attempts to provoke or manipulate. The opening line, "Aw, everyone drives so crazy here," sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the world and the people in it can be unpredictable and chaotic.
The singer asserts herself in the chorus, stating that she's not giving in to the other person's games. She acknowledges their attempts to charm and deceive, but remains unswayed. The line "Put your money where your mouth is, baby" implies that actions speak louder than words, and the person's intentions are not genuine. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not sorry 'bout it" reinforces the singer's refusal to apologize or take responsibility for the other person's feelings.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more playful and flirtatious tone. The singer describes a scene where she takes control, leading the other person on a chase through alleys and backstreets. The line "Take a left turn then a right down the alley" creates a sense of adventure and unpredictability. The repetition of the phrase "Catch me if you can" suggests a game of cat and mouse, with the singer enjoying the thrill of being pursued.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw, everyone drives so crazy here
The people in this place are all reckless and unpredictable when it comes to driving
Crash course
Being immersed in a chaotic and intense situation
In the thick of it
Right in the middle of the chaos and confusion
Gorgeous
You may appear attractive and desirable on the surface
You're so full of it
However, you are dishonest and insincere
Love so struck
Feeling deeply infatuated
In your element, it's irrelevant
Your true nature and attitude don't matter to me
I'm not giving you none
I am not granting you any of my affection or attention
Put your money where your mouth is, baby
Back up your words with actions, prove your sincerity
It's kinda funny how you want this, oh, oh
It's ironic and amusing that you desire my affection
It's obvious in how you're talking dummy
Your intentions are clear in the way you speak, fool
Smooth as honey out of your lips
Your words are sweet and persuasive
Ooh, cat got your tongue
Are you speechless and unable to respond?
And I'm hypnotic with it
I have a captivating and mesmerizing effect on you
Can't get with you want
I don't align with your desires
And you're so mad about it
You are furious and upset because of it
Oops, was that my fault?
Did I do something wrong or is it your own mistake?
Well, I'm not sorry 'bout it
I have no regrets or apologies about the situation
Take a left turn then a right down the alley
Follow a specific path, navigating through obstacles
There's a door step inside to the back of the caddy
Behind the luxurious car, there's an entrance waiting
In a Cherry red polka dot skirt, looking Cali
Wearing a stylish and vibrant outfit, exuding a Californian vibe
Baby, catch me if you can
Try to capture or keep up with me if you're able
Lala, lala, lala, la, lala, lala, la
Singing a catchy and playful melody
Catch me if you can
Try to catch me, pursue me if you're capable
(Ah, ah, ah-ah)
Vocalization expressing excitement or anticipation
Crash course (Ah, ah, ah-ah)
Being thrust into a high-stakes and fast-paced situation
Crash course, course, course
Repeating the notion of being in a chaotic and challenging experience
Ooh, cat got your tongue
Are you speechless and unable to respond?
And I'm hypnotic with it
I have a captivating and mesmerizing effect on you
Can't get with you want
I don't align with your desires
And you're so mad about it
You are furious and upset because of it
Oops, was that my fault?
Did I do something wrong or is it your own mistake?
Well, I'm not sorry 'bout it (I'm not sorry)
I have no regrets or apologies about the situation
I'm not sorry 'bout it (I'm not sorry)
I have no regrets or apologies about the situation
I'm not sorry 'bout it
I have no regrets or apologies about the situation
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Blu DeTiger, Jessica Smyth, Oscar Benjamin Scheller, Rex DeTiger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@novadanger2816
I can't believe people are still sleeping on Blu
@BluDeTiger
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@micahgmiranda
It's not my fault. No one told me.
@gemmajowett610
LOVE THIS THE BASS IS SO GROOVY
@BluDeTiger
thank youuuu hehe
@claramerlino2413
@@BluDeTiger The bass sounds a lil too much like Cake's "Never There"....π
@JonathanLeon
A collaboration we never needed until now.
@BluDeTiger
exactlyyyy
@GOM420
Shout out to BIIG PIIG.
I hope you two continue to create so much more wonderful music.
@leeroyjenkins1988
This such a vibeππΌ anything Biig Piig touches turns to goldππΌ