Hush Boy
Basement Jaxx Lyrics


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So, there we were at a table for two
With a glass of bubbly and my brand new shoes
Found the restaurant on the internet
This Mexican place, but they haven't finished it yet

He took my hand and said,
"I love your eyes, your lips, your hands, your toes"
He seem intoxicated
As he started to chat a little X rated
I put my fingers to his lips and said

Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)
Just take it slowly boy, there's no need to rush it
Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)
Come on boy, don't play it tough

So the food was good, I had a chicken fajita
But he finished my plate and had four margaritas
As we gazed into each other's eyes
His ex walked in with her brand new guy

My man he tried to jump on me
To kiss my arms, my legs, my hips, my lips
He knocked the drinks everywhere
As he started to make an apology, I covered his mouth with my hand and said

Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)
Just take it slowly boy, there's no need to rush it
Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)
Come on boy, don't blow your chance

(We all need a little romance)

Hush boy
Just for the first date
Hush boy
You shouldn't worry cause I like you we should have some fun

Seamlessly
Those butterfly kisses all over me
Now dancing eyelashes
Sometimes dreams come true

I know talk to much most of the time
Especially when I'm in the bed or under one
You make me just want to push your buttons in too much, girl
When you blush
Hush, girl
You M-O-V-E me
L-O-V-E
That's all that's comin' from me
You're so sexy when I'm treading on dangerous ground.
You bite your lips I just get hard when I see you frown.
I want you to be my one and only

Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)
Just take it slowly boy, there's no need to rush it
Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)

You know, I don't really want to fuck this up, ?
Come on, give me a little of your time, before you make up your mind





You shouldn't worry cause I like you we should have some fun

Overall Meaning

The song 'Hush Boy' by Basement Jaxx tells the story of a first date between two people at a Mexican restaurant. The lyrics describe the awkward and humorous moments of the date, including the restaurant not being finished yet and the man being a little too forward about his attraction to the woman. Throughout the date, the woman is encouraging the man to slow down and take things easy, hence the title 'Hush Boy', which she repeats throughout the song.


The woman is careful and cautious with her affections, and even when the man's ex walks into the restaurant, she remains calm and collected, allowing the man to apologize for his behavior without making things worse. The song captivates the listener's attention through the conversational tone and use of relatable experiences. It is clear from the lyrics that the woman is drawn to the man but wants him to take things slow, putting emphasis on the importance of being patient and kind in a romantic situation.


Line by Line Meaning

So, there we were at a table for two
The singer and her date are at a restaurant


With a glass of bubbly and my brand new shoes
The singer is enjoying her drink and outfit


Found the restaurant on the internet
The singer used the internet to find the restaurant


This Mexican place, but they haven't finished it yet
The restaurant is still under construction


He took my hand and said, "I love your eyes, your lips, your hands, your toes"
The artist's date compliments her features


He seem intoxicated
The singer's date appears to be drunk


As he started to chat a little X rated
The singer's date starts making inappropriate comments


I put my fingers to his lips and said
The artist interrupts her date's comments


Hush boy (if you want me for your girlfriend)
The artist asks her date to quiet down


Just take it slowly boy, there's no need to rush it
The artist advises her date to slow down


Come on boy, don't play it tough
The singer tells her date not to act tough


So the food was good, I had a chicken fajita
The artist enjoyed her meal


But he finished my plate and had four margaritas
The singer's date drank too much and ate her food


As we gazed into each other's eyes
The singer and her date make eye contact


His ex walked in with her brand new guy
The singer's date's ex enters with her new partner


My man he tried to jump on me
The artist's date tries to show affection


He knocked the drinks everywhere
The artist's date spills their drinks


As he started to make an apology, I covered his mouth with my hand and said
The singer interrupts her date's apology


Just take it slowly boy, there's no need to rush it
The singer reminds her date to slow down


Come on boy, don't blow your chance
The artist advises her date not to mess up his opportunity


Hush boy
The artist repeats her request for her date to be quiet


Just for the first date
The artist clarifies that she wants to take things slow


You shouldn't worry cause I like you we should have some fun
The singer assures her date that they can enjoy each other's company


Seamlessly
The artist transitions to a new topic


Those butterfly kisses all over me
The singer describes the sensations of affection


Now dancing eyelashes
The singer observes the movements of her date's eyelashes


Sometimes dreams come true
The singer expresses hope for a good outcome


I know talk to much most of the time
The artist acknowledges her tendency to speak often


Especially when I'm in the bed or under one
The artist makes a joke about her talkativeness in intimate situations


You make me just want to push your buttons in too much, girl
The singer is attracted to her date


When you blush
The singer describes her date's blushing


Hush, girl
The artist advises her date to be quiet


You M-O-V-E me
The artist expresses admiration for her date


L-O-V-E
The artist spells out "love"


That's all that's comin' from me
The singer insists that she is only expressing her feelings


You're so sexy when I'm treading on dangerous ground.
The artist is aroused by the riskiness of the situation


You bite your lips I just get hard when I see you frown.
The singer is attracted to her date's facial expressions


I want you to be my one and only
The singer expresses her desire for a committed relationship


You know, I don't really want to fuck this up, ?
The singer expresses her anxiety about the situation


Come on, give me a little of your time, before you make up your mind
The artist wants her date to spend more time with her before deciding


You shouldn't worry cause I like you we should have some fun
The artist reiterates her desire to enjoy her date's company




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOMVULA MALINGA, SIMON ANTONY RATCLIFFE, FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, STEPHEN MASON, J D BURRISE JR, A D BURRISE

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Comments from YouTube:

@Intrapersonal77

Basement Jaxx is the most underrated pop act of all time. Talent overload on every track

@stephenwyatt88

Their music is so much fun, yet no one talks about them.

@bravenewworld5824

Just randomly came across this. Fell into the rabbit hole. I remember how lit this song and video was at the time 😂🤣👌🏾

@thunderatoys9991

i love basement jaxx, and this song is one of my fave of them, but why they dont play this song live often?

@AndrewDiLiddo

I'm in love with this song! How about a Basament Jaxx concert in Italy!? Oh, yes please! ;)

@arxsyn

for such a grown woman her soprano voice is surprisingly SUPER Girly. like Solange's.

Vula is also a great backing singer. She regularly gigs with Sam Sparro. I have also seen a clip of her with Dionne Bromfield

@juliettaalice3588

Loved this song for over 15 years. Yes its a oldie but goodie.

@judei8848

it's ten year's

@dangoodbad1951

2012

@jazzrodriguez7581

Ahhh me encanta esta rolita me trae muy chidos recuerdos! !!!! Yeaah

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