The band went on hiatus due to personal commitments after their This is Goodbye tour, with their last sold out shows in Leeds and London in November 2012. On January 29th, 2014 Basement released the following statement:
"In the autumn of 2012 we made a decision as a band to put things on hold, as many of us had other commitments in our lives that needed to take priority. Almost two years on, for the most part now settled in where we want to be, it feels like there is space for change. When we put out the hiatus statement, we genuinely thought we were going to be away for quite a while, and we didn’t see any chance of having free time to do anything other than focus on our professional lives. We’re glad that this is not the case. We are really excited to say that Basement will be playing shows this summer, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Alex, Andrew, Duncan, James and Ronan.
- Basement"
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Basement was created at the end of 1995 inspired by various American bands such as Jesus Lizard, Unsane, Fugazi, Cop shoot cop or Distorted Pony. The band's first EP entitled “Head on“ was recorded by Fred Norguet (Burning Heads, Portobello Bones, Ez3kiel...) and was released by Weird records/Tripsichord in October 1996. This dark spellbinding hardcore record came to tease the successful Amphetamine Reptile company.
After touring all over France, the band went back to the studio to record their second EP. Just like “Head on“, “Underneath“ was produced by Fred Norguet but was released by Vicious Circle/Pias in March 1998. This record proved that the band deserved its place in the French noise and Post hardcore music world. The three members of Basement spent the following two years playing their songs on stage in France and Europe and were selected for the FAIR in 2000.
2007 marks the return of Basement after a quite long break. There is now a fourth member in the band and they have just released a new record, “Everything gets distorted“, made of 8 tense songs combining strength and melody. This time the band has worked with the French producer Nicolas Dick (Kill the Thrill), Jean Michel Gimenez (Tantrum / cover and artwork), Interference (management) and After Before (booking). With a ten year long existence and after two records and more than 500 shows, Basement is back and ready to prove it on stage all over Europe and USA..
New Ep "Counterclockwise", recorded and mixed by Serge Morattel at RecStudio, Geneva (CH), October/November 2013, mastered at Golden Mastering, Los Angeles (USA), April 2014, is available now on SomeProdukt and DayOff.
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Canada Square
Basement Lyrics
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In the middle of summer.
I woke up shaking from the cold.
Beneath these empty covers.
Because you used to... and i miss you.
I found your note when i came to.
It was a heartfelt thank you that broke my heart in two.
So pack up and leave this place behind.
Your eyes are so much brighter now.
That i'm too scared to look at you.
In a room so full of people.
I have never felt so alone.
The lyrics of Basement's song Canada Square could have various interpretations, but the most apparent meaning is the one of heartbreak and loneliness. The first verse already sets a melancholic tone, with the singer falling asleep with his clothes on, suggesting that he is too distressed to even change into his pajamas. However, the paradox of doing so "in the middle of summer" creates a sense of confusion and unrest, which reflects the singer's emotional turmoil. When he wakes up, he is "shaking from the cold," which could point to the physical sensation of anxiety or the emotional numbness that one can experience after a breakup.
The second verse brings the image of "empty covers," illustrating the absence of the person who used to share the bed with the singer. The line "I started sleeping on my back/Because you used to... and I miss you" furthers this sense of longing and nostalgia, as the singer tries to replicate a past habit that brought him comfort. The mention of finding "your note" suggests that the relationship has ended, and the note was a goodbye or a thank you. The sentiment of gratitude only adds to the singer's pain, deepening the sense of unrequited love or unfinished business.
The chorus encourages the anonymous addressee to "pack up and leave this place behind," which could mean physical or emotional departure, depending on the listener's interpretation. The singer is too "scared to look" at the other person's "brighter" eyes, which convey a sense of moving on, growth, or happiness. However, this feeling of apprehension could indicate that the singer is not ready to let go or acknowledge that the relationship is over. The final line of the song, "In a room so full of people/I have never felt so alone," encapsulates the universal feeling of loneliness that can accompany heartbreak, even when surrounded by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night i fell asleep with my clothes on.
I went to bed without changing into my pyjamas or taking off my clothes.
In the middle of summer.
This happened although it was in the midst of hot weather.
I woke up shaking from the cold.
Despite the hot weather, I woke up feeling so cold that I was shaking.
Beneath these empty covers.
I was covered by blankets, but it didn't provide much warmth or comfort.
I started sleeping on my back.
I changed my sleeping position to lying on my back.
Because you used to... and i miss you.
I started sleeping on my back because you used to do the same, and I miss you.
I found your note when i came to.
When I woke up, I discovered a note from you.
It was a heartfelt thank you that broke my heart in two.
The note was a sincere expression of gratitude from you, but it made me feel emotionally shattered.
So pack up and leave this place behind.
You should gather your belongings and depart from this location.
Your eyes are so much brighter now.
Your eyes have a renewed sparkle and radiance about them now.
That i'm too scared to look at you.
I feel a sense of fear or apprehension about meeting your gaze now.
In a room so full of people.
Despite being surrounded by many individuals, all of them present in that particular room,
I have never felt so alone.
I have never been so lonely and isolated before in my life.
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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last night i fell asleep with my clothes on.
in the middle of summer.
i woke up shaking from the cold.
beneath these empty covers.
i started sleeping on my back.
because you used to... and i miss you.
i found your note when i came to.
it was a heartfelt thank you that broke my heart in two.
so pack up and leave this place behind.
your eyes are so much brighter now.
that i'm too scared to look at you.
in a room so full of people.
i have never felt so all alone.
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Check out the new Fiddlehead (members of Basement and Have Heart) song "Lay Low", off their album 'Springtime and Blind' out April 13th, 2018. https://youtu.be/HkFgR1rf8dY
@bmsm194
Why is nobody talking about how good this song is
@kaleightaylor1266
Oh trust me, i do
@TheArcticGiantWalks
I loved listening to his in the halls in high school back in 2011 good times man we all grew up with these songs
@ReprogrammedToHate
forever i will love this band, in their short 3 years of existence they brought something new to the table.
@ShoegazeLearns
saw them last night.. one of the best I've seen live
@oops.4970
Exactly! They by far were the best live show I've ever been to, and too this day remains.
@oops.4970
I'm wearing my basement shirt 😂 just realized
@MrMartinek1996
Saw them live yesterday. Amazing atmosphere! :)
@slothbro2740
this entire album is great and thats coming from someone who stopped looking for music like this and changed to rap once I heard Aesop Rock. This record is fantastic literally 0 skips but their next few dont hold up imo