Basement Jaxx is an English house music duo composed of Felix Buxton and Si… Read Full Bio ↴Basement Jaxx is an English house music duo composed of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe that rose to popularity in the late 1990s. Basement Jaxx started in Brixton, South London, UK in 1994, where they held a regular club night called Rooty, which would later become the name of their second album. The duo got their name from the location of the studio where they recorded their first EP - it was located in the basement of friends of Simon Ratcliffe.

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.

Their official website is www.basementjaxx.co.uk

Don't Give Up
Basement Jaxx Lyrics

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Being with you is all I need
Being with you is all I need

Bom Bom Ba Ba Bah Dah Ba Dah
Being with you
Oh Yeah
Bom Bom Ba Ba Bah Dah Ba Dah
Being with you

Ah yeah

There's nothing better nor sweeter than the taste of your smile
Being with you is the sweetest thing that I ever knew
Cos being with you there is nothing else I'd rather do
Just being with you ah yeah
Being with you ah yeah

Take my hand
Being with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Basement Jaxx's "Don't Give Up" express a feeling of contentment with simply being in the presence of a loved one. The repeated line "being with you is all I need" emphasizes the idea that the singer is fulfilled and happy as long as they have the person they love by their side. The lyrics also describe the joy that comes from seeing the person's smile, which is "better nor sweeter" than anything else.

The use of "Bom Bom Ba Ba Bah Dah Ba Dah" as a refrain creates a catchy, upbeat rhythm that supports the playful nature of the song's lyrics. The song's repetition of "ah yeah" also adds to this feeling of lightheartedness and enjoyment. Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Give Up" emphasize the importance of love and companionship in a happy life.

Line by Line Meaning

Being with you is all I need
The presence of the person addressed is what the singer desires most

Bom Bom Ba Ba Bah Dah Ba Dah
Musical interlude

There's nothing better nor sweeter than the taste of your smile
The singer finds nothing more enjoyable or pleasant than the smile of the other person

Being with you is the sweetest thing that I ever knew
The experience of being with the other person is the most enjoyable thing the artist has experienced

Cos being with you there is nothing else I'd rather do
Because being with the other person is so enjoyable, the artist would prefer not to engage in any other activity

Just being with you ah yeah
Spending time with the other person is all the satisfaction the singer needs

Being with you ah yeah
Reiteration of the above sentiment

Take my hand
The artist is requesting physical contact with the other person

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, SIMON RATCLIFFE

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