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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Plan to Be Surprised
Basement Lyrics
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Its hard enough to see, without you making me feel like I am nothing. I'm nothing.
All the lights are out in your house
And you're nowhere to be found.
I know you're scared, but I'm still here.
I'm coming round.
And I'm not going anywhere.
The song "Plan To Be Surprised" by Basement is a sorrowful ballad with a strong emotional pull. The song starts with the despairing words “Its darker than its ever been,” indicating that the singer is in a bad place. The singer feels vulnerable and alone, and while the darkness doesn't help, it's the feeling of worthlessness that hurts the most. The phrase “without you making me feel like I am nothing” is an indication that someone has a significant impact on the singer, and that makes them feel small.
Basement continues with the need to be around the person who has hurt the singer. The words “I know you're scared, but I'm still here. I'm coming round” follow, highlighting how much the singer wants to be with the person they feel closest to, even if it hurts. The song's refrain, "Please let me in, it's cold outside, and I'm not going anywhere," reinforces this idea of feeling rejected and abandoned by the person the singer loves.
In conclusion, "Plan To Be Surprised" by Basement is a heart-wrenching ballad about vulnerability, rejection, and the need to be loved. The song's strong lyrics pull the listener in, creating an emotional connection that is hard to ignore. The theme of longing and heartache runs through the song, making it relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Its darker than its ever been.
The current situation is gloomier than ever before.
Its hard enough to see, without you making me feel like I am nothing. I'm nothing.
I'm already finding it difficult to navigate through the darkness, and your harsh words are making me feel worthless.
All the lights are out in your house
No one is home and there's a sense of emptiness in your residence.
And you're nowhere to be found.
I can't locate you anywhere in the vicinity.
I know you're scared, but I'm still here.
I understand that you're frightened or concerned, but I'm here for you no matter what.
I'm coming round.
I'm on my way to your house to address your concerns and help you out.
Please let me in, its cold outside
I'm requesting your permission to enter your house, considering it's frigid outside.
And I'm not going anywhere.
Once I'm inside, I plan to stay and aid you as you face your worries.
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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
ʙᴀʙʏ ɢʀɪᴍᴍ
I found this band like 20 mins ago, and I can't stop. <3
Conan Potts
DevilX
haha me too
JOSH SFX
I wish they did the chorus more than one fucking time!
Ed
Hell yeah
Yam
nope
FKaJuSch75
Really excited to see them live in a week in Hamburg ! Sounds good !
superior
What'd I do for them to put this back on their set list. Oh well. :3
Josh rodriguez
Sooo good<3
humblebug
Damn a whole decade of my life passed. Rock on mate