Jeans | 3BOPS

1. Juice WRLD, “Blood on My Jeans”

Legends Never Die • Grade A Productions / Interscope • 2020

In the context of Legends Never Die, the first posthumous album by Juice WRLD, “Blood on My Jeans” has a tough act to follow.  Thankfully, it’s a banger that is clearly up to the task.  Ultimately, it’s another winner for Juice with its banging trap drums, melodic sensibilities, and unapologetic, swagger-laden rhymes.

One of my favorite lyrics hail from the chorus.  Juice memorably raps:

“If you feel on my dick, there’s a gun
Not right there, just a little above.”

Now that’s ‘bloody’ gangsta!

2. Ryan Beatty, “God in Jeans”

Boy in Jeans • Boy in Jeans • 2018

“God is real, he was sleeping in my bed last night / We were naked with the radio on / Played him my favorite song.” Ryan Beatty gets blasphemous on the chorus of  “God in Jeans”, one of a countless number of highlights from his debut album,  Boy in Jeans.  Sorry God… but it’s difficult not to “yield to temptation” for this bop. “God in Jeans” features a sick, hard-hitting, soulful beat.  This provides as a great anchor to the alt-pop/rock sound. Besides the aforementioned, there are more spiritual references on the verses including prayer, joy, preaching, and choir.

On the second verse, he seems to address both his boyfriend, and judgmental people as he sings, “Oh my God, you know I need ya / If I’m going to hell, I’m taking you with me.”  We don’t have a visual, unfortunately, but the boy definitely wears those jeans well – at least if we go by the song.

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3. Lana Del Rey, “Blue Jeans”

Born to Die ­– The Paradise Edition • Interscope • 2012

In 2011, the world was introduced to Lana Del Rey, a talented musician with quite a distinct voice on her hands. Eventually, Del Rey would be a Grammy-nominated musician, consistently improving upon her craft. Born to Die (originally released in 2011) featured a key early gem from Del Rey, “Video Games”.  The song at hand, “Blue Jeans,” another Born to Die single, arguably isn’t quite as big as “Video Games” was, but it’s definitely another worthwhile listen.

This three-minute record was written by Del Rey, Emile Haynie, and Dan Heath, with production by Haynie.  The backdrop supporting the singer fits her overall aesthetic.  It’s definitely a vibe. Vocally, she indulges into her rich, robust tone and for the most part, we wouldn’t have it any other way.  Perhaps, the performance could use more pizazz – more oomph – but, if nothing else, it is pleasant, particularly the chorus:

“I will love you till the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you’ll remember that you’re mine
Baby can you see through the tears?
Love you more than those bitches before
Say you’ll remember, oh baby
Say you’ll remember
I will love you till the end of time...”