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.
“Naturally I thought, ‘Oh I want to play an instrument too!’ I was thinking to myself electric guitar was too mainstream — which is funny to think about because I was 7 years old and thinking like this —I wanted to be more unique,” said DeTiger. “I saw a lot of girls playing guitar but I didn’t 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.”
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.
“I wrote with bands in a group setting, it wasn’t really my own stuff,” said DeTiger. “I 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, there’s such a network here and you start to know everyone in music. That’s what was good about being born and raised here.”
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 wasn’t until she started DJing that DeTiger felt the bug to write and perform her own original music.
“I would bring my bass with me to the sets and improvise over the pop songs,” said DeTiger. “When you’re a DJ, you’re controlling the room. It’s in your power to make people dance or make people feel this way, it’s 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 — I would think, ‘how cool would it be if I just dropped my own song in this DJ set right now?'”
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 “Figure It Out,” 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.
“A lot of young girls are playing bass and saying my videos inspired them,” said DeTiger. “There was a mini-trend of people learning the bassline to ‘Figure It Out’ and posting videos and tagging me — 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.”
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.
“I’m really excited to expand on my artistry and let my fans get to know me more,” said DeTiger.
Elevator
Blu Detiger Lyrics
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Go, go up, go down
Ow, seriously, ow (ow)
Samurai sword to the chest right now
I got glitter in my teardrops, kisses on the ground (drip, drip)
Yeah, you're talking my ear off, bringing me down
Try reading my lips
(I don't want you, I don't need you)
I'm pressing the switch
(On the rooftop, I need two shots and then)
Four, five and then six
I'll check you off of my list
And it sounds something like this
I go up, go down in my elevator
Don't wanna talk right now, see you, alligator
Load me up in a sling shot, send me over the moon
Baby, I can be a big shot, too, too, too, too
I go up, go down in my elevator
I let the boom go bang, hit the detonator
Load me up in a sling shot, send me over the moon
Baby, I can be a big shot too, too, too, too
Ooh, take out the drama
Call your mama, call it karma
I don't wanna dance with you
Road to nirvana
Don't need no one here in my ele-ele-ele-ele-
Try reading my lips
(I don't want you, I don't need you)
I'm pressing the switch(On the rooftop, I need two shots and then)
Four, five and then six
I'll check you off of my list
And it sounds something like this
(One, two, uh)
I go up, go down in my elevator
Don't wanna talk right now, see you, alligator
Load me up in a sling shot, send me over the moon
Baby, I can be a big shot, too, too, too, too
I go up, go down in my elevator
I let the boom go bang, hit the detonator
Load me up in a sling shot, send me over the moon
Baby, I can be a big shot too, too, too, too
Eleva-eleva-elevator, eleva-eleva-elevator
Eleva-eleva-elevator, eleva-eleva-elevator
Eleva-eleva-elevator, eleva-eleva-elevator
Eleva-eleva-elevator, eleva-eleva-elevator
The lyrics to Blu Detiger's song "Elevator" convey a sense of defiance and empowerment. The repeated lines "I go up, go down" emphasize a cycle of movement and change, suggesting a continuous evolution or progression in the singer's life. The mention of a samurai sword to the chest signifies the pain and challenges faced, while the reference to glitter in teardrops and kisses on the ground juxtaposes moments of vulnerability with symbols of joy and affection.
The chorus reflects a desire to escape negative energy and toxic relationships. The elevator serves as a metaphor for the singer's emotional journey, with the act of going up and down representing the ups and downs of life. The dismissal of someone's unwanted presence is depicted through the line "Try reading my lips, I don't want you, I don't need you." The imagery of checking someone off a list and pressing a switch suggests a deliberate decision to move on and prioritize self-care.
The verses highlight a sense of liberation and self-assurance. The singer asserts their independence and unwillingness to engage in unnecessary drama. The line "I go up, go down in my elevator, Don't wanna talk right now, see you, alligator" conveys a sense of detachment and a willingness to let go of burdensome interactions. The reference to being loaded up in a slingshot and sent over the moon symbolizes a desire to break free from limitations and reach new heights of success.
Overall, "Elevator" is a song about reclaiming personal power and finding confidence in oneself. The repeated chanting of "eleva-eleva-elevator" at the end of the song reinforces a sense of ascent and elevation, suggesting a triumphant rise above obstacles and negativity. The song exudes a bold and assertive attitude, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality and soar to new heights in their own metaphorical elevators of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I go up, go down
Navigating through the highs and lows of life
Ow, seriously, ow (ow)
Expressing pain and frustration
Samurai sword to the chest right now
Feeling a deep emotional wound
I got glitter in my teardrops, kisses on the ground (drip, drip)
Finding beauty in sadness and heartbreak
Yeah, you're talking my ear off, bringing me down
Being drained by negative conversations
Try reading my lips
Trying to communicate clearly
(I don't want you, I don't need you)
Expressing independence and self-reliance
I'm pressing the switch
Taking control of the situation
(On the rooftop, I need two shots and then)
Seeking a release from stress
Four, five and then six
Counting down to a moment of change
I'll check you off of my list
Removing negative influences
And it sounds something like this
Expressing determination and finality
I go up, go down in my elevator
Moving through challenges with resilience
Don't wanna talk right now, see you, alligator
Choosing to avoid unnecessary conflict
Load me up in a sling shot, send me over the moon
Seeking adventure and excitement
Baby, I can be a big shot, too, too, too, too
Claiming success and self-confidence
Ooh, take out the drama
Rejecting unnecessary complications
Call your mama, call it karma
Acknowledging cause and effect
I don't wanna dance with you
Refusing to engage in negativity
Road to nirvana
Seeking enlightenment and peace
Don't need no one here in my ele-ele-ele-ele-
Embracing solitude and self-sufficiency
Eleva-eleva-elevator, eleva-eleva-elevator
Metaphor for personal growth and change
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blu DeTiger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edogpaws30
Your on my radar now. Heard thus at my job and it's addictive ngl
@TheLordAizen
I usually am not a fan of songs like this but the melody, the bass line and the singing is so catchy
@devilfan2k
And both of them are her
@thecapone45
Been on this song since March. Love it!
@Nabes8
This has been stuck in my head all day.
@xXBambiHuntXx
Saw Blu live Last night.
She’s an absolute legend, she’s very connected with her audience, made for a very unique and memorable live music experience!
If she’s coming to a town near you don’t pass her up, you will regret it!
@maximiliankaiser9709
I can confirm!! :)
@amberle7914
@@maximiliankaiser9709 i was there too!!
@juxpls
I saw Alexander and I already knew Vinnie was there too, and so many other people LOL
@jchomedog2887
This song is addicting! I love your 90’s vibe. We need more music like this :)