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.

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Blu Detiger Lyrics

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I miss that feeling...
I miss that feeling...

I miss that feeling
I miss that feeling

Ooh Ah Where d'you wanna go?
Ooh Ah Where d'you wanna go?

(...More with the delay...)

Ooh Ah Where d'you wanna go?
Ooh Ah (ah ah ah) Where d'you wanna go? (Where d'you wanna go?)

Overall Meaning

The repetition of "I miss that feeling" in the opening lines of the song sets a tone of longing and nostalgia. The singer is expressing a deep yearning for a specific feeling or experience that they once had but are now missing. This sentiment is further amplified by the repetition of the phrase, emphasizing the intensity of the emotion being conveyed.

As the lyrics transition into questioning "Where d'you wanna go?", there is a shift in focus towards a sense of direction or purpose. The juxtaposition of the longing for a past feeling with the uncertainty of where to go next creates a complex emotional landscape. The repeated questioning "Where d'you wanna go?" suggests a search for clarity or guidance in a moment of emotional vulnerability.

The use of the delayed vocals adds a dreamy and ethereal quality to the song, enhancing the introspective nature of the lyrics. The repeated "Ooh Ah" serves as a haunting refrain, echoing the singer's internal turmoil and confusion. The repetition of "Where d'you wanna go?" with the added delay underscores the inner conflict and indecision the singer is experiencing.

Overall, the combination of nostalgic longing, uncertainty about the future, and the dreamlike quality of the music creates a poignant and emotionally charged atmosphere. The lyrics convey a sense of deep introspection and vulnerability, as the singer grapples with past emotions and an uncertain path forward, all while evoking a feeling of profound sadness and contemplation – much like crying in the bathroom.

Line by Line Meaning

I miss that feeling
I long for the excitement and joy I used to feel

Ooh Ah Where d'you wanna go?
I am unsure of where I want to go or what direction to take in life

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Blu DeTiger, Rex Detiger

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