Bruise Brothers
Blue Scholars Lyrics

The blue is for the color of the collar of my mother
The blue symbolizes the hardworking nature of my mother, who wears a blue collar to work.

And my father plus the scholars that we be
The blue also represents my father and the rest of us as scholars, dedicated to learning and expanding our knowledge.

The blue is for the nighttime moon, swingin' tune
Blue is also the color of the nighttime sky when the moon is shining, and it reminds me of the music of bluesmen singing about their struggles with freedom.

Of every bluesman singin' what its like to not be free
The blues genre often depicts the harsh realities and struggles of not being free, which resonates with me.

I want to be the come-to with movin' the music among the masses
I aspire to be a music artist who connects with people on a deep level and moves them with my music.

Hit the spot rock upon sight like Medusa as the true surpass the wicked
I want to create music that immediately captivates the listener, like the mythological figure Medusa, and use that power to surpass any negative influences in the industry.

Used to sneak in shows without a ticket
I used to sneak into shows because I couldn't afford tickets to see my favorite artists.

'Till I slowly got familiar with the local promoters
Eventually, I got to know the promoters and started performing at open mic nights instead of sneaking in.

Hopin to blow, focused on the open mic
I was hoping to get discovered and make it big by performing at open mic nights.

Not claimin' to be the dopest I just want to be noticed
I don't think I'm the best, but I want to be recognized for my talent and hard work.

To find producers in the circuit to work with,
I want to collaborate with experienced producers in the music industry.

For certain it was hurtin' at first fuckin' with studio virgins
At first, it was difficult working with inexperienced producers who were new to the studio environment.

To purge the wack, I download the upgraded version
To improve the quality of my music, I upgraded my production software and tools.

Now performin' our percussion
Now, I am confident and proud to perform my music for others.

Constructed up by the Persian beatmaker extraordinaire
My music is produced by a talented Persian beatmaker with exceptional skills.

You talk about the journey but we're takin' it there
While others may talk about their journey, we are actively taking steps to achieve our goals.

Payin' a fair, say it again said
We are willing to pay our dues and work hard to make our dreams a reality, no matter what it takes.

Blue is for the water and sky
Blue also represents the vastness of the ocean and the sky, which are elements of nature that inspire me.

In the middle of the fire I burn to find the light in the darkness
Even in dark times, I am motivated to find hope and positivity.

The blue is for the color of the bruise we use to be reminded
Blue is also the color of the bruises we may have endured as a reminder that the body is not invincible.

That the body isn't made to be timeless
Our bodies are not immortal, and we should strive to make the most of our time and leave a positive legacy.

Blue is for the ocean we cross to foreign lands
Blue also represents the vast body of water we must cross to explore new places and experience different cultures.

Where we work with our hands, and home is where we stand
We work hard with our hands to make a living, and our true home is wherever we stand and feel a sense of belonging.

Where the poetry swims, in the lunacy of moonshine light
In these foreign lands, we find inspiration for our art, with poetry flowing like the waves in the moonlit night sky.

Reflected right upon the surface of skin
We take in the foreign surroundings and let it reflect on our skin, inspiring and shaping our art.

Verses burst out the pen, like it hurt not to be written
As artists, we feel compelled to create and express ourselves through our lyrics, as if it causes us pain to keep it inside.

You immature amateur writers is copy kittens
I criticize those who copy others' styles without being original or authentic in their writing.

In the coffee shop kids are spitting individualistic
I appreciate those who are trying to be unique and express their individuality through their art, even if it's not perfect.

Petty bourgie pseudo revolutionary bullshit
However, I am critical of those who claim to be revolutionary but do not back up their words with meaningful action and authenticity.

Or miss this resistance is more than just a fist in a wristband
True resistance and revolutionary action require more than just symbolic gestures, like wearing a wristband with a raised fist.

And incense, that won't make you free, fuck a bachelors degree
Even higher education or spiritual practices alone do not ensure true freedom, and I reject the idea that a bachelor's degree is necessary for success.

I'd much rather defeat the evil thieves in my scenery
I would rather fight against the negative forces in my surroundings and emerge victorious, rather than conforming to a traditional path to success.

Seemingly detached, indeed as we proceed to see the heathen meet his match
Although we may appear disconnected or aloof, we are focused on proving ourselves and succeeding against all odds.

And everything we not givin' up, we take it back
We refuse to give up or compromise our values, and instead work to reclaim what is rightfully ours.

I bleed upon a track, my verse written in red
As an artist, I put my heart and soul into my music, and my lyrics reflect my passion and dedication, sometimes to the point of sacrifice.

The blue is for the balance yes and everything I said, I said
Blue symbolizes a sense of balance and harmony, and everything I have said up until this point is still true and unchanged.