In addition to their own work, Basement Jaxx have become in-demand remixers. Tracks such as 4 My People (which became a massive chart and club hit), Like I Love You and She Wants To Move have all had the Basement Jaxx remix treatment.
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Back 2 the Wild
Basement Jaxx Lyrics
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Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go back?
Back to the wild
I wanna go, I wanna go
Back, back to the wild
To the jungle
Lets drink with the animals
Lets smell some flowers
Well meet and sna? dragons
Lets get naked
Chorus:
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
I wanna go
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
To the jungle
Take me to the jungle
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
I hear nature calling me
I hear nature calling me
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
To the jungle
Take me to the jungle
Flash like thunder, like lightening
I hear nature calling me, can you hear it, can you hear it?
Living an exotic dream
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Chorus:
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
I wanna go
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
To the jungle
Take me to the jungle
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
I hear nature calling me
I hear nature calling me
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
To the jungle
Take me to the jungle
Yeah
Yall in?
Yall in?
Yall in?
Yall in?
It's a freak show
It's a freak show
It's a freak show
It's a freak show
It's a freak show
It's a freak show
Are you ready to go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Do you wanna go?
Chorus:
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
I wanna go
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
To the jungle
Take me to the jungle
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
Lets find the silence
I hear nature nature
I wanna go back
Back to the wild
To the jungle
Take me to the jungle
I feel it, I feel the breeze
Glowing moist upon my skin
I hear nature, nature calling me
I hear nature, nature calling me
I hear nature, nature calling me
I hear nature, nature calling me
I hear nature, nature calling me
Come on, let the nature in
The lyrics of this song by Basement Jaxx titled "Back 2 the Wild" express the desire to return to nature, to escape the mundanity of modern life and bask in the pleasures of the jungle. The song is a call to action, challenging the listeners to rethink their priorities and seek adventure. The first stanza asks the listeners if they are ready to go back to the wild and encounter the primitive power of raw nature. The song then progresses into a chorus that repeats the band's yearning to return to the jungle, where they can drink with the animals, smell flowers, and even meet and snap photos with dragons. The lyrics display an intense sense of passion and raw energy, as the singer pleads to be taken back to the jungle, to explore and indulge in its unique offerings.
The second verse has more poetic language, describing the sensation of seeing the natural world in all its glory. The words flash like thunder and lightning, a perfect visual pairing with the euphoria of being in the heart of the wild. The lyrics highlight the appeal of being in an exotic dream, a world removed from everyday concerns. The repetition of "Do you wanna go?" reinforces the idea of a collective yearning to escape reality and enter a place where anything is possible.
The chorus, which dominates the song, provides a powerful and unforgettable recurring melody, centering on the central theme of the song's title. The idea of going back to the wild is framed as a dream that is all-consuming, with the lyrics emphasizing the call of nature and the sensations that this call evokes. The listener becomes caught up in the band's desire to return to the jungle, and the chorus's repetition creates a sense of inevitability, as if the listener has no choice but to heed the call of the wild.
Line by Line Meaning
So, are you ready to go?
Asking if the listener is ready to embark on a journey
Do you wanna go?
Reiterating the question of whether the listener is willing to go on the journey
Do you wanna go?
Asking again if the listener desires to go on the journey
Do you wanna go back?
Questioning whether the listener wants to return to a previous state or place
Back to the wild
Referring to returning to nature with its untamed, unrestrained essence
I wanna go, I wanna go
Expressing the singer's longing to go on the journey
Back, back to the wild
Reiterating the desire to return to nature
To the jungle
Specifically mentioning the dense, exotic part of nature desired to be visited
Take me to the jungle
Requesting to be physically transported to the jungle
Lets drink with the animals
Inviting the listener to explore and celebrate nature with the creatures inhabiting it
Lets smell some flowers
Encouraging the listener to indulge in the scents and sights of nature
Well meet and sna? dragons
Speaking of the fantastical creatures that could be encountered in the wild
Lets get naked
Metaphorically meaning to strip down emotionally and become one with nature
I hear nature calling me
Suggesting that the pull of nature is irresistible and urging the listener to heed its call
Flash like thunder, like lightening
Describing the raw, intense experience of encountering nature
Living an exotic dream
Expressing the satisfaction of living a life that's out of the ordinary and unique
It's a freak show
Labeling the wild as something unconventional and outside the norm
Yall in?
Asking if the listener is enthusiastically invested in the journey
Lets find the silence
Desiring to escape the noisy, busy world and find peace in the solitude of nature
I hear nature nature
Repeating the idea that nature is calling and it can't be ignored
I feel it, I feel the breeze
Suggesting a physical connection to nature and its elements; the breeze is a subtle, pleasant touch
Glowing moist upon my skin
Describing the sensation of sweat that results from physical activity or exposure to humidity
Come on, let the nature in
Encouraging the listener to open themselves up to nature and embrace its power and beauty
Contributed by Aaron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Netkos Ent
This is what my dreams are like when I go to sleep at night. I always wake up feeling more and more disappointed with the waking world.
Hernando Mestre
you need help no hard feeelings
Rebecca Lindstorm
I love this tunes!! It's very hip and catchy. and very summery! perfect timing! All the critics just seem to come from the tasteless, dull listeners. I like the differences bjaxx creates in the music - not like some boring and dry repetitive music that's out in the world at the moment.
jztouch
Love the song and graphics! So fun! And a great message for our "plugged-in" lives! Let's go back to the wild!!!
Jack Lewis-Barclay
Seriously underrated.
Powi
@Sadie Hernandez @Jack Lewis-Barclay LOVE YOU BOTH FOR THAT!!! I think the song is briliant!!! But this edit is really unfortunate :(
Sadie Hernandez
Incredibly underrated
jg fh
Pero que excelente!!!!!!! Me gustó mucho...gran regreso de Basement Jaxx!!!
CiCi Jordans
I love this tune!! This is so fun!!!
Snafu
Saw this live yesterday, it was bloody fantastic, like the whole concert!