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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Breakaway
Basement Jaxx Lyrics
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Cause no one out there listens to a single word I say
I, I've got to break away
Cause no one out there listens to a single word I say
I, I've gotta get away
I'm living the same old shit each and every damn day
I, I've gotta get away
I'm on fire, and I've got to, got to, break out
Breakout
I've had enough of this, got to break it through
I, I've got to break away
Cause no one out there listens to a single word I say
I, I've got to break away
Cause no one out there listens to a single word I say
I, I've gotta get away
I'm living the same old shit each and every damn day
I, I've gotta get away
I'm living the same old shit each and every damn day
Got to leave all this trouble, living life on the double
And my mind's going mad in emotional muddle
Can't see, can't think, all trapped in a bubble
All I want is to, break out
Break out, break out
And you can't put me out
I've had enough of this, gotta break it through
The lyrics to “Breakaway” by Basement Jaxx convey the frustration and desperation of experiencing a lack of recognition and stagnation in life. The repetition of the phrase “no one out there listens to a single word I say” emphasizes the feeling of being unheard and unseen. The repetition of “I’ve gotta get away” speaks to the urgency of needing change and breaking out of a stagnant routine. The phrase “living the same old sh*t each and every damn day” captures the monotony and dissatisfaction of life that feels like it’s going nowhere.
The chorus, “I’m on fire, and I’ve got to break out” signifies the burning passion within, the desire for more, and the need for freedom. The use of the word “fire” adds an intensity to the emotion, as if the singer is burning up with the need to escape. The repetition of “break out” and “breakaway” further emphasizes the need for escape and reinvention. The phrase “all trapped in a bubble” portrays the feeling of being isolated and stuck, unable to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics to “Breakaway” express the desire for change, the frustration of feeling stagnant, and the need for recognition and new experiences. It’s a relatable anthem of those who feel trapped by their current circumstances and yearn for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I've got to break away
The singer feels the need to escape their current situation.
Cause no one out there listens to a single word I say
The singer feels unheard and unimportant.
I've gotta get away
The singer repeats their urge to leave.
I'm living the same old shit each and every damn day
The artist is stuck in a monotonous routine.
I'm on fire, and I've got to, got to, break out
The artist is full of energy and needs to break free of their constraints.
Breakout
The singer repeats their desire to escape.
I've had enough of this, got to break it through
The singer is fed up with their current situation and needs to make a change.
Got to leave all this trouble, living life on the double
The artist wants to leave their problems behind and live life without restrictions.
And my mind's going mad in emotional muddle
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and confused by their emotions.
Can't see, can't think, all trapped in a bubble
The artist feels stuck and unable to make clear decisions.
All I want is to, break out
The singer repeats their desire to escape and start fresh.
And you can't put me out
The artist is determined to break free and cannot be stopped.
I've had enough of this, gotta break it through
The singer again expresses their dissatisfaction and need for change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, SIMON RATCLIFFE, BELOYD TAYLOR
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