Blu DeTiger is an American singer-songwriter, bass player, record producer,… Read Full Bio ↴Blu DeTiger is an American singer-songwriter, bass player, record producer, and DJ based in New York City.

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.

Go Bad
Blu Detiger Lyrics

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Woo
Uh-huh

I could steal your haircut
Rock it better than you could
Leather jacket, I might jack it
You wish you could look this good (okay)
Sky high an I don't try

Step to me, I wish you would
I wish you would
I wish you would

'Cause I do what I want
When I want if I wanna
Go bad, paint it black
Turn my back, I can do it
So I do what I want, when I want
If I wanna go bad
I'll go bad

I'll go bad

Megaphone screaming what I like
So tell the kids at home
That we'll be alright
Megaphone screaming what I like
So tell the world to go and get a fucking life

Woo
'Cause I do what I want
When I want if I wanna
Go bad, paint it black
Turn my back, I can do it
So I do what I want, when I want

If I wanna go bad
I'll go bad

I'll go bad

'Cause I do what I want (hey)
When I want if I wanna
Go bad, paint it black
Turn my back, I can do it
So I do what I want, when I want
If I wanna go bad
I'll go bad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blu DeTiger's song "Go Bad" exude confidence and a rebellious spirit. The opening verses suggest a sense of playful defiance, with the singer asserting their ability to effortlessly adopt a style or persona better than someone else. By referencing stealing a haircut and rocking it better, as well as potentially jacking a leather jacket, the singer flaunts their swagger and a devil-may-care attitude. The lyrics convey a message of self-assurance and a willingness to challenge societal norms or expectations.

As the song progresses, the chorus serves as a mantra for the singer's independence and autonomy. The repeated declaration of doing what they want, when they want, signifies a rejection of constraints and a determination to assert their own agency. The phrase "Go bad, paint it black, turn my back" reinforces this idea of embracing a darker, edgier side and not being afraid to break free from conventions. The repetition of the phrase "I'll go bad" further solidifies the singer's resolve to follow their own path, regardless of anyone else's opinion or judgment.

The verses that mention a megaphone and screaming what the singer likes can be interpreted as a call for authenticity and self-expression. By encouraging listeners to be themselves and not care about societal expectations, the lyrics convey a message of empowerment and liberation. The defiance in telling the world to "go and get a f**king life" can be seen as a bold declaration of rejecting external pressures or scrutiny and staying true to one's own desires and passions.

Overall, "Go Bad" by Blu DeTiger is a rebellious anthem that celebrates individuality, freedom, and self-determination. The lyrics convey a sense of unapologetic confidence and a willingness to take risks, break boundaries, and embrace one's unique identity. The song encourages listeners to be bold, authentic, and unafraid to go against the grain, embodying a spirit of empowerment and defiance in the face of conformity.

Line by Line Meaning

I could steal your haircut
I have the confidence and style to pull off any look better than you could.

Rock it better than you could
I have the ability to wear and showcase a hairstyle or outfit more effectively than you.

Leather jacket, I might jack it
I have the audacity and skill to wear a leather jacket, even if I have to take it from someone else.

You wish you could look this good (okay)
You envy my style and appearance, but you can never match up to me.

Sky high an I don't try
I effortlessly stand out and excel without even putting in much effort.

Step to me, I wish you would
If you dare challenge me, I am ready and willing to show you up with my confidence and abilities.

I do what I want when I want if I wanna
I live freely and make choices based on my own desires and impulses.

Go bad, paint it black
I am unafraid to embrace my rebellious side and go against the norm, embracing a darker aesthetic.

Turn my back, I can do it
I have the strength and independence to turn away from expectations and do things my own way.

Megaphone screaming what I like
I proudly and boldly express my preferences and desires for the world to hear.

So tell the kids at home that we'll be alright
Assuring others, especially the younger generation, that everything will be okay and we will thrive.

Tell the world to go and get a fucking life
A defiant message to those who try to bring me down, telling them to focus on their own lives instead of criticizing mine.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Blu Detiger, Jack Jody Laboz, Jesse Fink, Rex Detiger, Sabrina Louise Bernstein

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