Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Eiffel 65
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Yo listen up, here's the story About a little guy that lives in a blue world And all day and all night and everything he sees is just blue Like him, inside and outside Blue his house with a blue little window And a blue Corvette And everything is blue for him And himself and everybody around 'Cause he ain't got nobody to listen I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa I have a blue house with a blue window Blue is the color of all that I wear Blue are the streets and all the trees are too I have a girlfriend and she is so blue Blue are the people here that walk around Blue like my Corvette, it's in and outside Blue are the words I say and what I think Blue are the feelings that live inside me I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa I have a blue house with a blue window Blue is the color of all that I wear Blue are the streets and all the trees are too I have a girlfriend and she is so blue Blue are the people here that walk around Blue like my Corvette, it's in and outside Blue are the words I say and what I think Blue are the feelings that live inside me I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa
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Written by: Jeffrey Jey, Gabry Ponte, Maurizio Lobina
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13 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" was released in 1999 as the lead single from Eiffel 65's debut album, "Europop".
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About the BandEiffel 65 is an Italian electronic music group formed in the late '90s. The group consists of Jeffrey Jey, Maurizio Lobina, and Gabry Ponte.
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Genre Classification"Blue (Da Ba Dee)" is credited with bringing the genre of Eurodance into the mainstream pop culture of the United States.
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Origin of TitleThe song is known for its unique title, which comes from its repetitive lyrics 'da ba dee da ba daa.' The word 'Blue' in the title refers to the protagonist's life, everything around him is blue.
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Worldwide SuccessUpon its release, "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" became a global hit, reaching the top spot on charts in several countries, including Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
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US Billboard RankingDespite its primarily European sensibility, the song also received significant airplay in America, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song StructureThe song features a pitched-up vocal and a catchy melody, wrapped in 90s synthesizer and dance beats, creating a memorable and distinctive sound.
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InterpretationThe song's lyrics, telling the story of a man who lives in a blue world, are often open for interpretation. Some fans suggest they represent depression or loneliness.
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Music VideoThe aliens shown in the music video were a hit with the younger audience, contributing to the song's explosive popularity.
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Later UsageThe song has been used in numerous films, commercials, and television shows since its release, including the film Iron Man 3 and the television series "The Simpsons".
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Nostalgic ComebackDue to the rise of 90's nostalgia, "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" managed to make a comeback in the late 2010s, sparking renewed interest in Eiffel 65's music.
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Parodies and CoversSuch was its popularity that "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" has been covered or parodied by numerous artists, including Flo Rida and Weird Al Yankovic.
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Grammy NominationThe immense success of "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" earned it a nomination for a Grammy Award in the Best Dance Recording category in 2001.
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