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.
Artwork : Brian Cougar
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Disconnect
Basement Lyrics
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Have I been away too long to stop this?
Feeling I′m sinking, I
Feel like I'm sinking and there′s no way to get out
Can you help me out?
My prodigal son, what have you done?
Return while there's something left
To make you feel this disconnect?
I close my eyes as I keep going
Onto this carousel that once stopped moving
I can't see the other side and I
Can′t see the other side
And I′m too scared to get off
My prodigal son, what have you done?
Return while there's something left
My prodigal son, what have you done
To make you feel this disconnect?
I′ve lost all my sense of time
Lost all my sense of time
Please do not forget this is what you wanted
Promise me you'll find a way not to be disconnected
My prodigal son, what have you done?
With time while there′s something left
My prodigal son, what have you done
To make you feel this disconnect?
In "Disconnect" by Basement, the lyrics depict a sense of disconnect and longing for familiarity and belonging. The singer questions whether they can return to where they started, indicating a desire to go back to a time or place where they felt more connected. However, they also ponder if they have been away for too long, suggesting that they may have changed or become distant from their original state. This internal conflict is reflected in lines like "Feeling I'm sinking" and "Can you help me out?"
The song introduces the metaphor of the prodigal son, referencing the biblical story of a wayward son who returned home after squandering his inheritance. The line "My prodigal son, what have you done?" expresses a parental figure's disappointment or concern for the singer's actions. The plea to "return while there's something left" implies that there may be consequences or a fleeting opportunity to find resolution before it's too late.
The carousel imagery symbolizes a cyclical and repetitive nature, suggesting the singer feels trapped in a pattern of disconnection. The fear of the unknown and the unwillingness to take a risk is conveyed in the line "And I'm too scared to get off." This represents the reluctance to break free from their current state, even though they desire change.
Overall, "Disconnect" portrays a theme of longing for connection, struggling with the consequences of one's actions, and the fear of stepping out of a repetitive cycle. It reflects the universal journey of self-discovery and the quest to find meaning and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I go back to where I started?
Is it possible for me to return to the beginning of this journey?
Have I been away too long to stop this?
Has my absence been too prolonged to halt the inevitable?
Feeling I'm sinking, I
Experiencing a sensation of sinking, I
Feel like I'm sinking and there's no way to get out
Sense an overwhelming descent without any escape route
Can you help me out?
Could you possibly assist me?
My prodigal son, what have you done?
My wayward child, what actions have you taken?
Return while there's something left
Come back before there's nothing remaining
To make you feel this disconnect?
What has led you to experience this disconnection?
I close my eyes as I keep going
I shut my eyes while continuing on
Onto this carousel that once stopped moving
Onto this stagnant carousel that used to be stationary
I can't see the other side and I
Unable to perceive the opposite end and I
Can't see the other side
Lack the ability to behold what lies beyond
And I'm too scared to get off
And I'm too fearful to disembark
I've lost all my sense of time
I've completely relinquished my perception of time
Please do not forget this is what you wanted
I implore you not to overlook that this is what you desired
Promise me you'll find a way not to be disconnected
Assure me that you'll discover a method to avoid disconnection
With time while there's something left
By utilizing time while there's still something remaining
Writer(s): Ronan Crix, Alexander Daniel Henery, Andrew Paul Fisher, Duncan Stewart, James Edward Fisher
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blake McConnell
this is easily one of the best songs i've heard in 2018 so far. absolutely blew me away
Cancel Patrick
Blake McConnell i think this is 3rd best song to State Champs' Criminal and Yours Truly's High Hopes in 2018.
Lewis Chapman
this song is so well written. everything from the vocal hook in the chorus to how the octaves come in on the bridge.
people saying this is bland just because it’s not got crazy drum parts or complex guitar riffs can get lost
sometimes less is more and this is a perfect example of that. can’t wait for the album.
Kenny Powers
Well said brother. It's not always about technical ability. Songs like this I think are harder to write and write well.
cedars of lebanon
I only understand about half the things you said there...and this song is incredible.
emjayyap
This sounds like the early 2000s ❤️
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damn im glad im not the only one that thought this
Jewellab0113
Right!? It kind of makes me want to cry cause its taking me back to when things were simple
T P
it also looks like it... check those fucking outfits, it looks like they broke into my closet in 2002
Bel Vermillion
Exactly af
Glad these jams are still fucking alive