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
Plug It In
Basement Jaxx Lyrics
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Ever tried to live without the photographs and money
Don't have to live behind the makeup
'cause all I want is what's itching inside of you
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open you're eyes and watch it fade away
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
[Chorus]
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
I wouldn't say that its so serious
I know you think your in a tragic condition
You know that I'm a little bit more than curious
When all I want is what's kicking inside of you
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open your eyes and watch it fade away
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
[Chorus]
Ever tried to live without the makeup
[Chorus: x2]
Just plug it in,
Just plug it in
Just be yourself babe
Be yourself
The lyrics of Basement Jaxx's song "Plug It In" are about self-acceptance and authenticity. The song begins by encouraging the listener to face themselves in the mirror and confront their true desires. The lyrics go on to suggest that money and external appearances do not equate to happiness or fulfillment. The chorus encourages the listener to "plug it in" and be themselves. The song recognizes that sometimes life can be tough and that tears may be shed, but it urges the listener to be true to themselves and not put on a masquerade.
The line "Ever tried to live without the photographs and money" suggests that we should not rely on material things to give us happiness. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of the mask we put up for others and be sincere with oneself. Basement Jaxx is telling the listener that it is okay to be vulnerable and true to oneself. Overall, the song’s message is about the importance of finding oneself and being comfortable in one's skin.
Line by Line Meaning
Look in the mirror time to face up
It's time for introspection and self-awareness.
Ever tried to live without the photographs and money
Have you ever considered living a life free of external validation and materialistic desires?
Don't have to live behind the makeup
There's no need to hide behind a mask, be true to yourself.
'cause all I want is what's itching inside of you
I'm interested in the real you, the one with desires and passions.
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
I've seen you at your lowest point, vulnerable and emotional.
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
It's an intense emotional experience for me to see you in such a raw state.
But just open you're eyes and watch it fade away
It's important to face your emotions and let them pass, instead of suppressing them.
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
The façade you're presenting isn't worth it, be authentic and true to yourself.
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Connect with your true self and passions.
Where you been, where you been baby
Where have you been hiding all this time?
I wouldn't say that its so serious
I don't mean to be too intense or overwhelming.
I know you think your in a tragic condition
You may feel like you're in a hopeless situation.
You know that I'm a little bit more than curious
I'm really interested and invested in your well-being.
'cause all I want is what's kicking inside of you
I want to see your passions and desires come to life.
Just be yourself babe
Be true to yourself, don't try to be anyone else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, SIMON RATCLIFFE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KPredator1
Look in the mirror time to face up
Ever tried to live without the photographs and money?
Don't have to live behind the makeup
'Cause all I want is what's itching inside of you
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open your eyes and watch it fade away
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see? It's a masquerade so get yourself together
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
I wouldn't say that it's so serious
I know you think you're in a tragic condition
You know that I'm a little bit more than curious
When all I want is what's kicking inside of you
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open your eyes and watch it fade away
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in
Plug it in
Ever tried to live without the makeup?
Ever tried to live without the makeup?
Ever tried to live without the makeup?
Ever tried to live
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby (plug it in)
Where you been, where you been, baby (where you been)
Plug it in, plug it in, baby (plug it in)
Where you been, where you been, baby (where you been)
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Oh, plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Just plug it in, just plug it in
Just be yourself baby, be yourself
@the1twobeat
LYRICS
Look in the mirror time to face up
Ever tried to live without the photographs and money
Don't have to live behind the makeup
'cause all I want is what's itching inside of you
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open you're eyes and watch it fade away
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
I wouldn't say that its so serious
I know you think your in a tragic condition
You know that I'm a little bit more than curious
When all I want is what's kicking inside of you
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open your eyes and watch it fade away
'cause I saw you sitting in the rain with the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Ever tried to live without the makeup
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Plug it in, plug it in baby
Where you been, where you been baby
Just plug it in,
Just plug it in
Just be yourself babe
Be yourself
@MissKatieJaneRigglar
Look in the mirror time to face up
Ever tried to live without the photographs and money
Don't have to live behind the makeup
'Cause all I want is what's itching inside of you
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open you're eyes and watch it fade away
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
I wouldn't say that it's so serious
I know you think you're in a tragic condition
You know that I'm a little bit more than curious
When all I want is what's kicking inside of you
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
It makes me shiver when I see you like this
But just open you're eyes and watch it fade away
'Cause I saw you sitting in the rain
With the tears running down, running down your face
Can't you see it's a masquerade so get yourself together
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in
Plug it in
Ever tried to live without the makeup
Ever tried to live without the makeup
Ever tried to live without the makeup
Ever tried to live
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Plug it in, plug it in, baby
Where you been, where you been, baby
Just plug it in, just plug it in
Just be yourself, be yourself
@maggiesmith9227
JC is just incredible talented
@VinylSamuraisMusic
JC is such a Gangsta. I went out and got this on vinyl and played this to death in clubs.
Tune is so sick. He really should be up there man
@carlsen2394
The original appearance of the baby blue suit. Brought back for the VMAs 2023
@julieandthebelangkas
love jc's hair in this
@lfilhiol38
i love jc chasez and the songs he did with basement jaxx (this and shake it- on his album) plus the stuff he did with BT are some of my faves!
@kayame18
I remember this video back when it was released but just now I can apreciate how amazing this music is. I wish they do another colab 12 years later.
@owen800xl
My favourite song involving someone from NSYNC :)
@cre8152
Facts
@axaturdoor7553
Hearing that this song is from 2004 (albeit uploaded in 2012) and only has 400k views makes me sad. If I had to choose a fav Basement Jaxx song, this would be it.
@nataliyabelikova3267
Can't believe it has 280k views only! This is classics of House!