She was born in Miami, raised in Hong Kong and now lives in Paris. Her stage name, Uffie, comes from the French words "Un Oeuf "(an egg), a nickname her father gave her as a child for being so rowdy. Her career took off in 2006, when she released her singles Pop The Glock and Ready To Uff, which gained her fame from the media, critics and fans alike.
Her long-awaited debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, was successfully released through Ed Banger Records, Because Music and Elektra Records on June 15, 2010. Singles released from the album include ADD SUV, MCs Can Kiss and Difficult.
After the successful release of Pop The Glock and Ready To Uff, the tracks Hot Chick and In Charge were released. In March 2007 Dismissed, was released on Ed Rec Vol 2, and Uffie collaborated with label mates Justice on Tthhee Ppaarrttyy (from Justice's album †). Then in the summer of 2007, First Love, produced by Mr. Oizo and Brand New Car, produced by Feadz were released together as an EP.
Then in 2008, Robot Oeuf was released of Ed Rec Vol. 3 and her track Steroids ft. Uffie was featured in the Mr. Oizo album, Lambs Anger. Crystal Castles sampled Pop The Glock in their track Make It Hott.
Since 2006, Uffie began production on her debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, but there were many delays in the recording process, taking four years total to release the album. She states that the main delays included hectic touring and traveling schedules, her break up with longtime boyfriend/collaborator Feadz making the recording process "awkward at first", and her marriage and divorce to highly successful French graffiti artist, André Saraiva. Then when Uffie learned of her pregnancy in 2009, she decided to take a brief hiatus to find herself and grow as an artist. The album was then announced to be released in early 2010, but a contract-conflict between Uffie and Lou Reed delayed the album by about six months. Uffie then labeled Lou Reed as "fucking difficult".
Uffie's debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, released in 2010 features production by numerous Ed Banger Artists such as Mr. Oizo, SebastiAn and Feadz, and also features production from pop producer Mirwais. Pharrell was featured in the lead single from the album, called ADD SUV. Also in 2010, Uffie, who was originally studying to be a fashion designer in Paris, released her collection for clothing brand, Diesel.
My heart
Uffie Lyrics
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How come it can hurt like hell?
If everything is black and white
Then how come I see in pastel?
How come being such a sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
How come being such a sad, sad girl
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
I know you're good
I know you're right
Why do I still put up a fight?
Why do I want what I don't like?
Why do I want what I don't like?
How come being such a sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
How come being such a sad, sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad, bad girl?
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
She's a total fucking narcissist
In Uffie's song "My Heart," the lyrics delve into the complexities of love, emotions, and personal struggles. The first few lines ponder the contradictions and paradoxes often found in love. The singer questions why love, something commonly associated with a heavenly experience, can also bring immense pain and suffering. Similarly, the lyrics question how life, often perceived as black and white, can be seen in pastel colors, suggesting that emotions and experiences are not always so easily categorized.
The song then delves into the singer's own personal journey as a sad girl. The sadness she feels, rather than causing her to retreat further into her emotions, seemingly fuels a desire to rebel and become a bad girl. There is a sense of defiance, as she questions why her sadness pushes her towards making choices that may not align with her true desires or values.
The repetition of the line "My heart keeps beating the shit outta me" suggests that despite the struggles and conflicts the singer faces, her heart continues to push her forward, even if it leads to pain and turmoil. It highlights the difficulty of reconciling conflicting emotions and desires within oneself.
Overall, "My Heart" explores the complexities of love, the contradictions of emotions, and the internal battles that individuals face when trying to navigate their own desires and personal growth. It serves as a reflection on the intricate nature of relationships and the emotional challenges that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
If love is heavenly, then tell me
If love is supposed to be perfect and blissful, please explain
How come it can hurt like hell?
Why does love sometimes cause so much pain?
If everything is black and white
If life is so clear and straightforward
Then how come I see in pastel?
Why do I perceive things with a softer, more nuanced perspective?
How come being such a sad girl
Why does being a melancholic person
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
Make me desire to rebel and act recklessly?
My heart keeps beating
My heart continues to pump blood
the shit outta me
with great force, overwhelming me
I know you're good
I recognize your positive qualities
I know you're right
I acknowledge that you're correct in your viewpoint
Why do I still put up a fight?
Why do I resist and argue against it?
Why do I want what I don't like?
Why am I attracted to things I know I don't enjoy?
She's a total fucking narcissist
She exhibits extreme self-obsession and selfishness
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anna-Catherine Harley
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Spencer Morris
If love is heavenly, then tell me
How come it can hurt like hell?
If everything is black and white
Then how come I see in pastel?
How come being such a sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
How come being such a sad, sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad, bad girl?
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
I know you're good
I know you're right
Why do I still put up a fight?
Why do I want what I don't like?
Why do I want what I don't like?
How come being such a sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
How come being such a sad, sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad, bad girl?
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
She's a total fucking narcissist
Spencer Morris
If love is heavenly, then tell me
How come it can hurt like hell?
If everything is black and white
Then how come I see in pastel?
How come being such a sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
How come being such a sad, sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad, bad girl?
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
I know you're good
I know you're right
Why do I still put up a fight?
Why do I want what I don't like?
Why do I want what I don't like?
How come being such a sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad girl?
How come being such a sad, sad girl
Makes me wanna be a bad, bad girl?
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating
My heart keeps beating the shit outta me
She's a total fucking narcissist
Rafael Fernandes
this ep is so fucking great - uffie didn't lose her ability of making super catchy pop music
doris le vigoureux
I love this song 💗
Eternal hope
She need more recongization. I loved her music so much.
popculture Heart
Someone needs to make a tiktok edit for this song. @0:40
ChrisGZ
Me encanta tu voz <3
Ae
finally an Uffie song that doesn’t diss me 🖤 love you Uffie still spittin your flow 💖
Ae
watch me drop a sample of this mixed my own way in a sick set someday. Ima make you glow up.
Emanuel VianaW
amei essa !!
Krishna
Idk why u are so underated ....I just love ur music.....wish everybody gets to hear ur music