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

Magnificent Romeo
Basement Jaxx Lyrics

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You keep on giving me the hold up
You know I wish you′d make your mind up
Cuz when we get it on, you're so-so
You used to be my romeo (woa oh ay oh)
Cuz you see my dear, I have, had enough
Of keeping quiet about all this stuff
You′re neurotic like a yo-yo
You used to be my romeo

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
You keep on giving me the hold up
You know I wish you'd make your mind up
Cuz when we get it on you're so-so
You used to be my romeo (woa oh ay oh)
Cuz you see my dear, I have, had enough
Of keeping quiet about all this stuff
You′re neurotic like a yo-yo
OH you used to be my romeo
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it go oh oh oh
Let it all go
Cuz you left me laying there,
With a broken heart.
Staring though a deep cold void,
Alone in the dark
And I miss the warmth in the morning,
And the laughter when I can′t stop yawning
But the tears on the pillow have dried my dear
Gonna let it all go cuz I have no fear
(Woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Let it all go
My romeo
You used to by my romeo
You used to by my romeo
You used to by my romeo
You used to by my romeo

You used to by my romeo
Let it go oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Basement Jaxx's song Magnificent Romeo revolve around a failing relationship, with the singer addressing their partner who used to be their "Romeo." The singer has had enough of their partner's indecisiveness and neurotic behavior that has deteriorated their once passionate and exciting relationship. The singer pleads with their partner to make up their mind and let go of their fears so they can be together without any doubts or holdups. The chorus reinforces this message, emphasizing the need to "let it all go" and move on from the baggage that is holding them back. The final lines of the song suggest that despite the pain of losing their "Romeo," the singer is willing to let go of the hurt and fear, indicating a commitment to finding happiness and peace.

The lyrics of the song accurately capture the struggles of a relationship as it transitions from the initial stages of romance and excitement to the struggles of making the commitment work in reality. The chorus is particularly relatable, resonating with those who have had to let go of a relationship that was once promising but ultimately was not meant to be. Overall, the song provides a heartfelt message of letting go of the past and moving forward to find true happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

You keep on giving me the hold up
You continue to delay and stall our relationship.

You know I wish you'd make your mind up
I want you to make a decision about whether you want to be with me or not.

Cuz when we get it on you're so-so
When we are intimate, you don't fully commit emotionally.

You used to be my romeo (woa oh ay oh)
You used to be the passionate and devoted partner I always wanted.

Cuz you see my dear, I have, had enough
I have reached my limit with your indecisiveness and lack of commitment.

Of keeping quiet about all this stuff
I have been avoiding discussing my feelings on this topic for too long.

You′re neurotic like a yo-yo
Your emotions are unstable and unpredictable like a yo-yo toy.

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
I want you to let go of your emotional baggage and commit to our relationship.

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
I need you to release your fears and uncertainties about our future.

You keep on giving me the hold up
Once again, you're causing me to wait and be uncertain about our future together.

You know I wish you'd make your mind up
I'm tired of waiting for you to commit to our relationship.

Cuz when we get it on you're so-so
I want you to be more passionate and loving when we are together sexually.

You used to be my romeo (woa oh ay oh)
I remember when you used to be my romantic and devoted partner.

Cuz you see my dear, I have, had enough
I am done with the uncertainty and lack of commitment in our relationship.

Of keeping quiet about all this stuff
I can no longer keep my feelings and frustrations about our relationship to myself.

You′re neurotic like a yo-yo
Your emotional instability is causing significant challenges in our relationship.

OH you used to be my romeo
I long for the time when you were more romantic and devoted to our relationship.

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
I need you to overcome your fears and uncertainties and commit to our relationship.

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
I want you to release your baggage and focus on our future together.

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
It's time to let go of your doubts and insecurities and embrace our relationship.

Let it all go(woa oh ay oh)
Together, we can move past our challenges and build a strong and lasting relationship.

Let it go oh oh oh
Release your fears and uncertainties and commit to building a better future with me.

Cuz you left me laying there,
You left me alone and heartbroken.

With a broken heart.
My heart is shattered due to your indecisiveness and lack of commitment.

Staring though a deep cold void,
I feel empty and alone without you by my side.

Alone in the dark
I feel completely isolated and hopeless without you in my life.

And I miss the warmth in the morning,
I miss the passion and joy of being in love with you.

And the laughter when I can′t stop yawning
I miss the fun and humor we used to share together.

But the tears on the pillow have dried my dear
Even though I'm feeling heartbroken, I'm starting to move on from our failed relationship.

Gonna let it all go cuz I have no fear
I'm ready to let go of my fears and uncertainties and embrace the future without you.

(Woa oh ay oh)
I am hopeful for what lies ahead without you holding me back.

My romeo
You used to be my passionate and devoted partner in love.

You used to by my romeo
I remember when you were more romantic and committed to our relationship.

You used to by my romeo
I miss the time when we were happier and more in love with each other.

You used to by my romeo
I'm reminiscing about the past when you were more devoted and loving to our relationship.

You used to by my romeo
I'm longing for a time when we can recapture the romance and passion we once had.

Let it go oh oh oh
It's time for both of us to let go of our fears and uncertainties and embrace the possibilities of the future without each other.

Writer(s): Felix Major Buxton, Simon Antony Ratcliffe, Michael Geoffrey Jones, Topper Headon, John Mellor

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