Songfacts®:

• The term "blue strips" refers to the blue security threads woven into US hundred-dollar bills. Jessie Murph uses this imagery not just to flaunt newfound wealth but as a vehicle for revenge. She narrates a tale of post-breakup empowerment, where she buys a mansion in Malibu and makes a pointed visit to a strip club. There, Murph throws Benjamins at one dancer and dollar bills at another who is implied to be the woman her ex cheated with.
  
  Murph delivers the track with her signature Southern twang and a vocal grit that suggests she's not just over her ex, but thriving despite him.
• Murph discussed on TikTok how "Blue Strips" channels feelings of revenge, self-assertion, and moving on after a relationship gone wrong. She uses her newfound success and wealth as a way to reclaim power and confidence after being wronged by a partner. This fits with Murph's songwriting approach, which often transforms adversity and emotional wounds into bold, honest music.
• "Blue Strips" is a genre-defying blend of country-pop and trap-infused R&B. It was produced by Bekon, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar and Hozier.
• Murph and Bekon co-wrote the song with Laura Veltz, Sergiu Gherman & Tyler Reese.
  
  Laura Veltz is a multi-Grammy-nominated songwriter with major country and pop hits, including Maren Morris' "The Bones" and Dan + Shay's "Speechless."
  
  Sergiu Gherman is a producer and songwriter originally from Romania who later moved to Los Angeles. Tyler Reese is a producer and songwriter from Richland, Washington. In 2017, Reese and Gherman formed The Donuts and co-produced "Garden (Say It Like Dat)" by SZA with their mentor Bekon. The Donuts also worked with Bekon on tracks for Kendrick Lamar and Hozier.
• "Blue Strips" follows a string of country flavored, genre-crossing releases from Jessie Murph, including collaborations with artists like Diplo, Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel and Teddy Swims.
• Murph released the track on April 11, 2025, shortly before her performance at Coachella 2025, where she encouraged fans to learn the lyrics in advance.
• Sexyy Red jumped on a remix of "Blue Strips" that was released on May 23, 2025. The Missouri rapper contributes a new verse and ad-libs over the original track's beat.
• Before working with Sexyy Red on the remix, Murph was already a fan. In fact, she used "Get It Sexyy" as her walkout music on tour. She told Audacy collaborating with her "dream artist" was "so special."