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.
Kiss
Blu Detiger Lyrics
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Can't change the past, I'm not a wishing well
Look me in the eye and say, "It wasn't hell"
You know it's true
It's not a feeling with an in-between
Every word you say, it hits like gasoline
You're the perfect match for my misery
You know it's true
Babe, you really do remind me why
You and I were never meant to exist
But you're looking cute here tonight
Remind me why I ever felt like I did
Oh, my, I wanna feel your lips on mine
Wanna remember what it feels like
You got a kiss that I still think about
Even now
Oh, my, I wanna touch your lips on mine
I wanna know that I'm on your mind
You got a kiss that I still think about
Even now
Wish I could have the nights without the days
Only the best parts, throw the rest away
It's not a lie when I say, "What a shame"
You know it's true
Babe, you really do remind me why
You and I were never meant to exist
But you're looking cute here tonight
Remind me why I ever felt like I did
Oh, my, I wanna feel your lips on mineWanna remember what it feels like
You got a kiss that I still think about
Even now
Oh, my, I wanna touch your lips on mine
I wanna know that I'm on your mind
You got a kiss that I still think about
Even now
Oh, my, I wanna feel your lips on mine
Wanna remember what it feels like
You got a kiss that I still think about
Even now
Oh, my, I wanna touch your lips on mine
I wanna know that I'm on your mind
You got a kiss that I still think about
Even now
In these lyrics from Blu Detiger's song "Kiss," the singer seems to be expressing a conflicted and bittersweet mixture of emotions towards a past relationship. The opening lines suggest a sense of exasperation and frustration at the repetitiveness of the situation, where the singer feels stuck in a cycle of reliving painful memories. The mention of not being able to change the past reinforces the idea of being unable to escape the consequences of past actions or choices.
As the lyrics progress, there is a plea for honesty and acknowledgement of the pain experienced in the relationship. The request to be looked in the eye and told that it "wasn't hell" speaks to a desire for validation and closure. Despite the intensity of the emotions conveyed, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship was a match made in misery, as highlighted by the line "You're the perfect match for my misery."
The chorus reveals a longing and nostalgia for the physical connection shared with the other person, specifically through kisses. The repetition of wanting to feel and touch lips conveys a deep yearning to recapture the sensations and emotions associated with those intimate moments. The lingering impact of these memories is emphasized by the mention of still thinking about the kisses "even now," indicating that the connection remains vivid in the singer's mind.
The final verses touch upon a wish for a selective and idealized version of the relationship, where only the best moments are retained and cherished, while the rest is discarded. Despite acknowledging the inherent flaws and regrets in the relationship, there is a simultaneous attraction and pull towards the other person, as evidenced by the admission that they still evoke feelings of attraction and curiosity. The complexity and emotional depth of these lyrics capture a mix of longing, regret, and unresolved feelings that linger even as the past remains unchangeable.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you just come here to repeat yourself?
Are you only here to bring up the same things over and over again?
Can't change the past, I'm not a wishing well
The past cannot be altered, I cannot grant wishes
Look me in the eye and say, "It wasn't hell"
Face the truth and admit that it wasn't a pleasant experience
You know it's true
Deep down, you are aware of the reality
It's not a feeling with an in-between
There is no ambiguity in this emotion
Every word you say, it hits like gasoline
Each of your words stings like fuel to a fire
You're the perfect match for my misery
You complement my pain perfectly
Babe, you really do remind me why
You serve as a reminder of the reasons behind
You and I were never meant to exist
Our connection was never meant to be
But you're looking cute here tonight
Despite everything, you appear attractive this evening
Remind me why I ever felt like I did
Prompt me to recall why I felt the way I did
Oh, my, I wanna feel your lips on mine
I desire the sensation of your lips touching mine
Wanna remember what it feels like
I long to recall the feeling
You got a kiss that I still think about
Your kiss lingers in my thoughts
Even now
Even at this moment
Wish I could have the nights without the days
I wish for endless nights and no days
Only the best parts, throw the rest away
Discard everything except the positive aspects
It's not a lie when I say, "What a shame"
I genuinely mean it when I express disappointment
Oh, my, I wanna touch your lips on mine
I yearn to feel your lips against mine
I wanna know that I'm on your mind
I desire confirmation that you are thinking of me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nate Campany, Tabitha Blu DeTiger, John Graham Hill, Rami Yacoub, Sam Homaee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SantaCruzSk8Simp
Blu has the best style of any musician fr fr
@BluDeTiger
<3 <3 <3
@Sunshineglittergirl14
Agreed 💟
@PROD5VE
i will work on a song with Blu DeTiger one day, speaking it into existence 🙏🏼
@mjolnircarlssen4211
What I like is that she’s a talented musician, and an outstanding bassist, but just plays simply and plays what’s right for the song.
That’s a telltale sign of a great musician.
@HEARDIFFERENT
There is no need to hear anything. You just press like. You will do it in every song … sooner or later.👏👏👏 Blu is the tiger.
@jeffpenn00
Thanks Blu. Can’t wait to see your show in April
@adeline_artsy
reall me too!! 😊
@BluDeTiger
so excited!
@_Erost_
superr catchy & groovyyyy Blu!!! I love ur songs sm