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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Keep Keep On
Basement Jaxx Lyrics
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Sit right if you gonna be my homeo
Rah! Watch my face on the video
Hypnotose, Breakout! on the radio
'Cause I'll be rockin my big fat coat when I'm in the snow
Make you shout 'Oi! Oi!' as you watch me go
Can't be spending my time in the shadow
Watch me twist my lime before I pogo
Watch the competition fall like dominoes
Cool it!
Who you foolin'?
In love with a movie star
Everybody
What's your game, what's your game?
Everybody
What's your game?
Everybody
What's your game?
Everybody
What's your game?
Cause we all got our ups and downs
And we all got our bills to pay
Everybody, everybody
We all struggle everyday
Mr Politician
Are you there to help the working man?
Don't let power run away with you
Don't think we can't see through you
The lyrics of Basement Jaxx's song "Keep Keep On" are a mix of upbeat, catchy phrases that tell a story of a confident and resilient person. The first two lines, "Sit tight if you wanna be my Romeo, sit right if you gonna be my homeo" essentially mean "stay close to me whether you are my lover or friend." The song tackles the idea of being in the spotlight as seen in the lines "Rah! Watch my face on the video, Hypnotose, Breakout! on the radio" where the artist shows they have made it to the mainstream and are being watched by many. The artist continues to exclaim all their confidence by stating that they are not afraid to stand out and be different, as seen in the lines "Can't be spending my time in the shadow, Watch me twist my lime before I pogo, Riding slick horse, on the rodeo." The artist is fully embracing their confidence and sings about riding the waves of life effortlessly, making the competition falter behind them. The song essentially tells listeners to keep going, to keep pushing themselves no matter how many setbacks they face.
Moreover, the next part of the song continues to talk about perseverance, touching on the reality of life with the lines "Cause we all got our ups and downs, And we all got our bills to pay, Everybody, everybody, We all struggle every day." The artist acknowledges that life is not always smooth and that everyone has their own battles, but the key is to keep moving forward. The song then transitions into a message for politicians to not forget the people and not let power get to their heads as they ultimately serve to help the working people of the community.
In summary, "Keep Keep On" is a motivational song about not giving up, embracing one's individuality, and moving forward in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit tight if you wanna be my romeo
Stay put and be patient if you are aiming to be my lover
Sit right if you gonna be my homeo
Make yourself comfortable if you are going to be my companion
Rah! Watch my face on the video
Expressing excitement to an audience to pay attention to their performance
Hypnotose, Breakout! on the radio
Their music is so captivating that it can create a breakthrough moment when played on the radio
'Cause I'll be rockin my big fat coat when I'm in the snow
They will still look fashionable in their thick outfit during snowy weather
Make you shout 'Oi! Oi!' as you watch me go
They can excite and incite people to cheer with their energetic performance
Can't be spending my time in the shadow
They cannot waste their time being insignificant and unremarkable
Watch me twist my lime before I pogo
They have a unique, stylish way of dancing that people will admire
Riding slick horse, on the rodeo
They are riding through the challenges of fame smoothly like someone in a rodeo riding a horse
Watch the competition fall like dominoes
Their competitors will crumble and fall, one after another
Cool it!
They want someone to calm down or stop doing something
Who you foolin'?
Asking someone who they are trying to deceive
In love with a movie star
Expressing that they are in love with a glamorous lifestyle
Everybody
Addressing the audience as a group
What's your game, what's your game?
Asking everyone what they are trying to achieve or what their intentions are
Cause we all got our ups and downs
Acknowledging that everyone experiences highs and lows in their lives
And we all got our bills to pay
Reminding people that they all have financial responsibilities to fulfill
Mr Politician
Addressing a politician in a formal manner
Are you there to help the working man?
Challenging the politician to prove their commitment to the average person
Don't let power run away with you
Warning an influential person not to get arrogant and tyrannical with their power
Don't think we can't see through you
Assuring a politician that the public can see through their lies and manipulation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, SIMON RATCLIFFE
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