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.
Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
Uffie Lyrics
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Turning up the radio
I wonder back to the day
When my baby ran away
He was sex dreams and denim jeans
We used to stay up all night
Playing late til it was bright
And our worlds were pulled far
He was sweet as night
Marilyn monroe is turning in her grave
Our world is truly far from saved
It's our youth, we've seen it all
Days of whiskey peace and jewelery
Are ones who ruled our world
Now I lay awake at night
Dripping sweat and feeling fat
I'm a bleeding heart
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Didn't deserve my affection
But he caught my attention
Sucked me down to the bottom
Where we both got bent
I'm a broken arrow
Marilyn monroe is turning in her grave
Our world is truly far from saved
It's our youth, we've seen it all
You miss the tales of plastic beauty
And a mythical peep
Cause when it's like a fly
And our nation still had pride
We wake up bored as an idiot
When I'm driving in the sunshine
Turning up the radio
I wonder back to the day
When my baby ran away
He was sex dreams and denim jeans
The song "Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans" by Uffie is a reflective piece about a past lover and the memories that come flooding back when she hears certain songs on the radio. As she drives in the sunshine, she reminisces about the time when her "baby" ran away. He was the embodiment of sex, dreams, and denim jeans. They used to stay up all night together, but things changed when he took up the guitar, and their worlds were pulled apart. She recognizes that the world they used to know is no longer around, referencing Marilyn Monroe turning in her grave and stating the world is far from saved. The feeling of nostalgia is strong throughout the song, as she remembers the days when they ruled the world with days of whiskey, peace, and jewelry. However, now she lays awake at night, feeling fat and like a bleeding heart.
The lyrics also reveal a feeling of regret for falling for someone who didn't deserve her affection. She recognizes that he caught her attention and sucked her down to the bottom with him. In the end, she feels like a broken arrow. The final lines of the song suggest that the world has lost its magic and excitement, and all that remains is boredom. The singer misses the tales of plastic beauty and mythical peeps, but recognizes that those days are over.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm driving in the sunshine
The singer reflects on a bright and sunny day while driving.
Turning up the radio
The singer increases the volume of the music playing in the car.
I wonder back to the day
The singer remembers and thinks about something that has happened in the past.
When my baby ran away
The artist's significant other has left them, causing them to reminisce.
He was sex dreams and denim jeans
The artist describes the missing partner as someone who represented youthful rebellion and passion.
We used to stay up all night
The singer and their ex-partner would spend the whole night awake.
Playing late til it was bright
The singer and their partner would engage in activities together until the morning light.
But then he found the guitar
The artist's lover found their passion for music.
And our worlds were pulled far
The discovery of this passion pushed the artist and their partner's worlds further apart.
He was sweet as night
Although their relationship ended, the artist reflects on how their partner was wonderful and attractive.
Marilyn monroe is turning in her grave
The singer feels that society and the world are not progressing as they should, using the example of Marilyn Monroe.
Our world is truly far from saved
The artist has a pessimistic view of the state of the world.
It's our youth, we've seen it all
The singer blames the current situation on the new generation's knowledge and involvement in everything.
Days of whiskey peace and jewelery
The singer remembers a time of luxury and tranquility with indulgence in alcohol and expensive possessions.
Are ones who ruled our world
The singer believes that the people with the most wealth and power controlled everything.
Now I lay awake at night
The artist struggles with insomnia.
Dripping sweat and feeling fat
The artist is anxious and insecure.
I'm a bleeding heart
The singer is very emotional and compassionate.
Didn't deserve my affection
The singer does not believe their ex-partner was deserving of their love.
But he caught my attention
The ex-partner still managed to capture the artist's interest and affection.
Sucked me down to the bottom
The ex-partner was not a positive influence on the artist, taking them down with him.
Where we both got bent
The ex-partner also succumbed to negative influence and behavior with the artist.
I'm a broken arrow
The singer feels damaged and harmed from their past relationship.
You miss the tales of plastic beauty
The artist reflects that the past era valued superficial beauty and extravagance.
And a mythical peep
The singer also reminisces about a past when made-up tales were fascinating.
Cause when it's like a fly
The singer believes the current state of affairs is like a fly — annoying and unwelcome.
And our nation still had pride
The singer remembers a time when their country had more self-respect and dignity.
We wake up bored as an idiot
The artist believes that the current generation is unchallenged and lacks curiosity.
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mateoseestheworld
so iconic
@timophat
COME BACK TO US!!!!!!!!!!!! we miss u
@notanundercovercop8851
She released a new album in 2019!!!! She heard you!
@F_YTB
She sounds good to me on this track : )
@timophat
she sounds good to me on every track : )
@Imontheedgewithyou
Mirwais is god of pop
@eduardomendoza8799
Tan Lou Reed
@D84D
now we know why he was "fucking difficult". didn't wan to give up the song too easy.
@D84D
I don't know what I was referring to at this time.
@smartalek180
You were probably referring to this:
https://exclaim.ca/music/article/uffie_labels_lou_reed_fucking_difficult
Google is your friend.