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.
โNaturally I thought, โOh I want to play an instrument too!โ I was thinking to myself electric guitar was too mainstream โ which is funny to think about because I was 7 years old and thinking like this โI wanted to be more unique,โ said DeTiger. โI saw a lot of girls playing guitar but I didnโt 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.โ
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.
โI wrote with bands in a group setting, it wasnโt really my own stuff,โ said DeTiger. โI 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, thereโs such a network here and you start to know everyone in music. Thatโs what was good about being born and raised here.โ
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 wasnโt until she started DJing that DeTiger felt the bug to write and perform her own original music.
โI would bring my bass with me to the sets and improvise over the pop songs,โ said DeTiger. โWhen youโre a DJ, youโre controlling the room. Itโs in your power to make people dance or make people feel this way, itโs 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 โ I would think, โhow cool would it be if I just dropped my own song in this DJ set right now?'โ
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 โFigure It Out,โ 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.
โA lot of young girls are playing bass and saying my videos inspired them,โ said DeTiger. โThere was a mini-trend of people learning the bassline to โFigure It Outโ and posting videos and tagging me โ 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.โ
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.
โIโm really excited to expand on my artistry and let my fans get to know me more,โ said DeTiger.
Vintage
Blu Detiger Lyrics
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He loves TV, not into acting tho
He never smiles, he keeps it candid
He breaks the rules but I wish that i could have him
(Cuz)
I'm a vintage girlHanging with the flashback kidsย ย
I need a vintage boy for my outfit
Always holds the door but I found him in a mosh pit
Way too dressed to kill, how I feelย ย
He looks so good showing up at karaoke night
He knows all the words to Mr. Brightside
He says it's a joke but I know it's honest
It's so ironic we're iconic I get off on it
(cuz)
I'm a vintage girl
Hanging with the flashback kidsย ย
I need a vintage boy for my outfit
Always holds the door but I found him in a mosh pit
Way too dressed to kill, how I feelย
OOOO oooo
Under my skin like a stick and pokeย
OOOO ooo0
I wanna hate you and love you both
I'm a vintage girlHanging with the flashback kidsย ย
I need a vintage boy for my outfit
Always holds the door but I found him in a mosh pit
Way too dressed to kill, how I feelย
The lyrics of Blu Detiger and Flight Facilities' song "Vintage" are about a vintage girl looking for a vintage boy to complete her outfit. The girl is drawn to a guy who is wearing dirty sneakers and a motorcycle jacket. He's not into acting but loves TV and never smiles. The girl admires how he breaks the rules and wishes she could be like him. Despite all of his quirks, she finds him attractive and wants him to be a part of her life.
The song's chorus emphasizes the vintage girl's desire for a vintage boy to complete her outfit. She wants someone who holds the door for her, but also someone who she found in a mosh pit. The girl acknowledges that her love for the boy is contradictory, as she both wants to hate him and love him. However, she cannot help but feel drawn to him, as he's under her skin "like a stick and poke."
Overall, "Vintage" is a fun and upbeat song about being drawn to someone who is different from the norm but is still vintage in style. It celebrates the notion of being unique and standing out from the crowd while also wanting someone to share that uniqueness with.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirty sneakers and a motorcycle jacket
He has a gritty style with an edge, not afraid to take risks, and is probably a bit of a rebel.
He loves TV, not into acting tho
He's not interested in putting on a facade or pretending to be someone he's not. He prefers authenticity over superficiality.
He never smiles, he keeps it candid
He's not one to fake happiness or put up a faรงade. He's real and honest, and doesn't feel the need to put on a happy face for anyone.
He breaks the rules but I wish that i could have him
Even though he breaks the rules, he has a certain allure and charm that is hard to resist. The risk and danger he brings are attractive, even though it may not be logical or safe.
I'm a vintage girl
The artist identifies with a vintage aesthetic, preferring old-fashioned style and culture over modern trends.
Hanging with the flashback kids
The singer surrounds themselves with people who also embrace vintage culture and style.
I need a vintage boy for my outfit
The singer desires a partner who shares their vintage aesthetic, as it is an important part of their identity and personal style.
Always holds the door but I found him in a mosh pit
He has a chivalrous side to him, but also enjoys being in a wild and energetic environment where he can let loose and have fun.
Way too dressed to kill, how I feel
His style is impeccable and attention-grabbing, which makes the artist feel a mixture of awe and envy.
He looks so good showing up at karaoke night
Even in a casual setting like karaoke night, he still manages to look stylish and draw attention to himself.
He knows all the words to Mr. Brightside
He has a depth of character beyond just his fashion sense, and has interests and hobbies that the singer finds attractive.
He says it's a joke but I know it's honest
He may downplay his true feelings or intentions with sarcasm or humor, but the artist can see through that and knows he is being genuine.
It's so ironic we're iconic I get off on it
The fact that the singer and vintage boy stand out so much and are somewhat of a spectacle is thrilling for the singer, and they enjoy the attention and unique identity they have together.
Under my skin like a stick and poke
The vintage boy's personality is deeply ingrained in the singer, almost like a tattoo. They are intertwined and connected.
I wanna hate you and love you both
The singer has conflicting emotions towards the vintage boy - they may not always agree with his actions or behavior, but they still feel deeply attracted to him.
Lyrics ยฉ Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amir Salem, Bayli McKeithan, Blu Detiger, Eugene Veltman, Rex Detiger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@esthershih5575
Yoooo i heard this song from a spotify ad and i got HOOKED within the first five seconds. From one girl bassist to another, thank you for making the grooviest basslines i swear! i cannot listen to this song without bopping my head
@iyaritsy
SAME
@TrashTalkingRichy
@@iyaritsy yyyaaaaszsssss
@mariagabrielavillazonmarti4872
x2
@emmarogue
THE SONG THE CLOTHES EVERYTHINGGG
@BluDeTiger
ayyyyy <3 <3
@ingridv3292
@@BluDeTiger yes love your clothes ,and i am fashion designer btw ;) Hugsss hope be in contact with u ,Ingrid
@leaschofield7579
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@jeffhutchinson8432
Bass really has become the coolest f'n instrument on YouTube. Love this song, I can't get enough of the groove.
@romny203
You know Iโm all about that bass