Story Behind The Song

I loved this track given to me to write lyrics to by Brew from House of Vibe. The organ riffs he put down and that piano sample by my boy Dez(DJ for Slum Village) was to hot. The bass line by Spacey Tee reminded me of the funkiness of D'angelo so I wrote. Something about that piano put me in the mood of early blues, almost ragtime I guess. So I said I'll write this tune for the blooz people endure in relationships. I put it in my own context of always having to prove your love if you are constantly busy in this industry. My ex was highly insecure. Even though we planned to make it together her jealousy of my career and talent stood in the way. These lyrics I wrote with Macy Gray in mind to sing to a guy named Gene but when that didn't pan out I changed the name to Jean and the subject is now female. To go along with my blooz I included Bobby and B.B. in the lyric because my Dad used to always play B.B.King's live album with Bobby 'Blue'Bland. The tune that always stuck in my head was "Sorry". Hopefully it will inspire folks to appreciate the works of these two giants of music more. Instead of being angry I decided to make the mood of the song upbeat because I really am sorry my relationship didn't work out but it was for the better. It's my personal pat on the back for leaving the domestic violence and drama that does nothing but give me more shit to work on eliminating out of my life now and may even bound me over for a couple more lifetimes if I allow it. Good or bad I don't need no more Karma. I'm graduating from this planetary school when it's over.

Song Description

It is a mixture of hip-hop, doo-wop, and classic soul/R&B with hints of B.B.King, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, and Al Green in the vocal performance. The quirky piano lick drives the tune and the chorus.

Lyrics

Doo wop Intro

Let me tell all you fellas
'bout a girl named Bleu Jean
I really dug that fine Mama
if U know what I mean
4 a long time she was my queen
and I was her King
until she began to sing the blooz
when I tried 2 do my thang
I thought it was
the way we planned it
that we'd support each others dreams but she really couldn't stand it
It cut like a knife cuz it was unlike a wife when she looked at me through those jealous eyes and said
"So you got it all together don't U Baby?"
Now I could've been buzzed cuz this damn sho wasn't luv
when she said,
"U got it all together don't U Baby?"
This girl tried to trip
it was time for me to dip
I dipadipdipdipdadadadadadadaydlelay
My girl Bleu Jean
not Bobby Blue Bland or
B.B.King
nobody sings the Blooz like my girl Bleu Jean Oh No!

BRIDGE
I'm sorry it didn't work out
I said I'm sorry

Now it might seem like a shame I didn't try to ease her doubts
but it had gone way to far
for me to work it out
she tried to pull my card
with her constant screams and shouts
In my face wantin' to get physical
situation turned critical
I stood my ground though
put on my armour yeah, yeah
and declined her invitation
I don't need no mo' KARMA
hip hop or rock, R&B or Pop
Bleu Jean would refuse
she only sang the Blooz
when she said,
"You got it all together don't you Baby?"
Now I could've been buzzed
cuz this damn sure wasn't luv
she said it,"U got it all together don't you Baby?"
This girl tried to trip
It was time for me to dip
I dipadipdipdipdadadadadadadaydlelay
My girl Bleu Jean
not Bobby Blue Bland or B.B.King
nobody sings the Blooz like my girl Bleu Jean Oh No!