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

I Want U
Basement Jaxx Lyrics

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I don't know
If I can give you anything to make you feel right
I can but try but
I can't stand the madness in my head the whole night through

I've been thinking, I've been sinking
Lost on Mars, got no paddle
Not a super-catch, ain't no model

Hardly seem to count, I'm just an ordinary bod

Down didididi
Down didididi
Down Down
Down didididi
Down didididi

I want you
And everything you say just makes me want you
And every single day I just want you in every single way
And I'm just lost

I don't know
If I can give you anything to make you feel right
I can but try but
I can't stand the madness in my head the whole night through

I've been thinking, I've been sinking
Lost on Mars, got no paddle
Not a super-catch, ain't no model
Hardly seem to count, I'm just an ordinary bod

Down didididi
Down didididi
Down Down
Down didididi
Down didididi

I want you
And everything you say just makes me want you
And every single day and I just want you in every single way
And I'm just lost

I want you
And everything you say just makes me want you

And every single day and I just want you in every single way
And I'm just lost

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Want U" by Basement Jaxx express the desire for someone, even though the singer is uncertain if they can make that person happy. The line "I can but try but I can't stand the madness in my head the whole night through" suggests that the singer is battling their own demons and feels overwhelmed. The lines "I've been thinking, I've been sinking/Lost on Mars, got no paddle" further illustrate this feeling of being lost and without direction.

The repetition of "down didididi" throughout the song adds to the hypnotic quality of the music and creates a sense of urgency. The lyrics "Not a super-catch, ain't no model/Hardly seem to count, I'm just an ordinary bod" suggest that the singer may feel insecure about themselves and their worthiness of the person they desire. However, the repeated "I want you" lines make it clear that their desire is strong and persistent despite their doubts.

Overall, "I Want U" is a song about desire, self-doubt, and the overwhelming feelings that can come with wanting someone. The music creates a mesmerizing and urgent atmosphere, perfectly complementing the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know
I am uncertain about what I have to offer you.

If I can give you anything to make you feel right
I am not sure if I have the ability to give you what you need to feel better.

I can but try but
Despite my uncertainties, I am willing to make an effort.

I can't stand the madness in my head the whole night through
My thoughts are causing me a lot of distress and I find it difficult to calm down and rest.

I've been thinking, I've been sinking
I have been lost in my own thoughts, finding it difficult to navigate through them.

Lost on Mars, got no paddle
An expression of being completely uninformed on what to do.

Not a super-catch, ain't no model
I am not someone who is highly attractive, nor do I fit the standards of perfection.

Hardly seem to count, I'm just an ordinary bod
I do not feel special or unique, just average like everyone else.

Down didididi Down didididi Down Down Down didididi Down didididi
A repeated melody used to express the strong emotions felt towards a particular person.

I want you
There is a deep desire to be with this person.

And everything you say just makes me want you
The mere sound of their voice and the things they say are enough to increase the desire to be with them.

And every single day I just want you in every single way
The feelings of wanting and needing this person is consistent and constant.

And I'm just lost
The overwhelming emotions felt are causing a sense of confusion and feeling directionless.

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

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