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

Rendez Vu
Basement Jaxx Lyrics

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I got you in my
I got you in my head
Your magic it surrounds me

I got you in my heart
I got you in my head
Let's make a rendez-vu

I got you in my head

Let's make a rendez-vu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Basement Jaxx's song "Rendez-Vu" deals with the concept of love and the magic that surrounds it. The opening line, "I got you in my head," refers to the idea of someone constantly thinking about the person they love. The next line, "Your magic it surrounds me," speaks to the mystical feeling that comes with being in love. The chorus, "I got you in my heart, Let's make a rendez-vu," is an invitation to the person they love to come together and share their feelings.

The second verse repeats the theme of the first, with "I got you in my head" again serving as a metaphor for being in love. The song then concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the desire for the two lovers to meet and be together. Overall, the lyrics to "Rendez-Vu" are a celebration of the power of love and the joy that comes with being with the person one loves.

Line by Line Meaning

I got you in my
Your presence is deeply ingrained in my mind and soul

I got you in my head
Your thoughts and essence occupy my every waking moment

Your magic it surrounds me
The aura of your presence engulfs and energizes me

I got you in my heart
You have won my affection and now reside in my heart

Let's make a rendez-vu
Let us meet up and revel in each other's presence

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

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Comments from YouTube:

@Ninety676

1y↑80

This song has aged so well.... pure banger...

@The_torero

51w↑1

Agreed. Timeless sound.

@StLaRok

15w↑1

And it’s just a great intro song to an insanely great album

@fuxxx21

8y↑687

Surely one of the most underrated dance tracks of the last 20 years.

@ezandman6804

5y↑2

I geuss so... 630k views is not that much. greets

@sickheadofficial

:'S

@skurinski

4y↑5

how? It was a top5 hit...

@cjf614

4y↑1

Totally agreed, always come back to this tune, absolute banger and that baseline man 👌

@k1ngcrust

Got it in a dollar bin

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@Maletchy

38w↑23

This suddenly popped into my head for no particular reason just now. Have not heard it for about 20 years. Banger!

@OtakuAviators

34w↑1

Help, I have the same haha!😁

@Gildedbutterfly1976

21w↑8

God I miss the '90s so much. The party favors back then too. We had it so good!

@The_torero

51w↑21

The only way I can describe Basement Jaxx's music is colourful. Their sound is so unique. I love it.

@jermainesimpson834

49w

My favourite basement jaxx song ever it reminds me of going to Spain in 99

@gunfuego

8y↑158

man this brings me back to when the radio played anything not just the same hits over and over and over...

@steverix8181

+gunfuego Need to change your radio station!

@chantalthomassin2574

8y↑1

+gunfuego love this song...a nice souvenir

@danielward7008

4y↑11

It's true! The DJs used to have more of a say over the tracks back then, now it's all algorithms.

@DJL3G3ND

3y↑4

yeah the thing is I usually dont like many new songs anyway, I love some of the old stuff luckily some radio stations play older stuff

@greenaum

2y↑3

@@danielward7008 It was still algorithms back then, at least as far as the beginning of commercial radio, they had playlists. When commercial radio networks sprung up, one corp owning lots of different stations in multiple regions, they'd set up policies including playlists. At best, a DJ would have some freedom, but still be obliged to play X song so many times Mon - Fri between certain peak hours. Like maybe drive time on weekdays they'd either be paid by a record company to play so much of this plugged song, or else they'd figured out a song was popular so people were more likely to stay tuned in if they heard what they liked.

The algorithms might have been done on office computers rather than over the Internet, then faxed over to local stations by secretaries. They might've been done by hand on paper by some guy who had the figures and listings in front of him and a calculator to one side. Individual human taste hasn't had much control tho since the last time anyone HAD any human taste. When'd you last hear a tune that wasn't made by robots for the consumption of robots? Well, OK, you can. But not likely in the Top 40s.

@MrHighShine

12y↑14

Saw Basement Jaxx in 1999 at the Casbah in San Diego. They played only two shows in the US. They didn't charge any ticket price, you had to bring a toy for Toys for Tots to get in. How classy is that?

@23daughters

3y↑18

The most underrated Basement Jaxx tune. And the best.

@imalrockme

3y↑2

It's the only one I ever really loved from Basement Jaxx!!

@galletaschelita323

3y↑1

I agree

@sexydudeuk2172

and it was their highest chart topping song to

@drliz6783

This song and a few off crazy Itch Radio.

@romulj

4y↑61

there was a time when Basement were absolutely killing it with their music videos!

@lelio422

11y↑90

the guitar makes the song brilliant. love that sound

@Dirt_Nasty

4y↑125

This should have way more views! Great summer tune.

@gerardjinks8743

4y↑6

A lot of people have no taste in great music, 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶

@sirperegrineblack

4y↑2

Yes! And most of BJ's other songs have more views than this...🤔

@brandonthorpe8124

Simple as that

@piotrmynek3996

this is stupid and funny

@Bwahahahaha1

4y↑51

One of the best songs to ever grace my spirit.

@user-ss8zi1io8k

39w↑5

reminds me better days

@virgo616

29w↑3

These were waaaaaaay ahead of their time. Endless classics ❤

@joshuavillescas4252

9y↑37

This jam reminds me of my boy that passed away definitely shed many tears to this one.

@Hakeem990

2y↑4

May he rest in peace

@teodorosantos3525

1y↑1

Fuck bro. Rest in peace and love

@takeruigasaki2859

May he rest in peace

@JOA7777

21w↑3

This was a blast...Everytime, I am so happy I remembered the name of these guys!

@bennimoreno5903

4y↑32

It's only upon returning to this song after so many years that I have realised how heavy this tune is!

@davidl1144

2y↑10

One of the best tracks of the 2000s, this track was so under rated unfortunately. Still have this cd all these years later and the bass notes hit hard. 2022 and I'm still banging this tune

@angiejaxx5

3y↑22

Album released on this week 22 years ago. Still sounds fresh and fabulous. Best band ever. Soundtrack to my life ✌️💛

@SemblanceMusic

8y↑171

Is it crazy to anyone else to know that this banger of a record is 17 years old

@thatdaddyal

7y↑12

And still so fresh!!

@chrisdonnelly6229

7y↑1

RellyAlexander its older than that i first heard this in 2002

@nks80

6y↑4

Chris Donnelly yes which is why he said 17 years ago....17 years ago was the year 2000!

@DaveTaste

It's actually 20 years you thick twat.

@haydenthebrown

4y↑1

Dan spare us the grief of the fact you can't read the date when a comment was posted.

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@kuchenbob2448

3y↑18

That bassline is amazing

@Harbinger28567

3y↑10

I really like how they crafted their signature sound with cymbal high hat 4x4 mixed with maracas and shakers. It gives their music a unique sound.

@frankphil1657

5y↑6

Searched 20 years for this.

@danielmonk1907

2y↑8

I haven't listened to this song in a long, long time. What wonderful memories it stirs up.

@tequiness061

4y↑6

This was filmed at Tabernas desert, in Almería, Spain. I love it.

@violetvain.vv19

2y↑7

One of my favorite song from dance central 😊

@djswishersweethoustontx4352

4y↑11

still slamming this as a dj in Houston. started playing this in El Paso Juarez back in the cocaine wars . it still holds up . great song/ video. wish i could go back in time. but i still play it at the beach. china virus closed down the clubs but this is a classic

@j44skb

Love to Houston! Amazing city

@overweightbadger

11y↑10

Easily one of my favourite house tunes of all time needs to be shared!

@itzajdmting

1y↑10

Completely underrated 🤟😎

@marthavenegas9144

4y↑10

What a beautiful dance track, that surely deserves more attention, because it doesn't only transport your soul to another level,but also gives you a beautiful melody to move your body, and makes you feel more alive!

@simonbolivar3697

5y↑13

Beautiful memories with this masterpiece greetings from Morocco ♥

@po0rix

10y↑49

Awesome good old days, end of 90s was end of cool Music clips

@AwoudeX

9y↑13

and the start of bad Mtv programming, coincidence?

@donnadizucchero

And i always think to myself - THE GREAT IDEAS FOR MUSIC VIDEO CAN BE REALLY CHEAP! But still work perfectly!!!

@Dunkster23

5y↑6

Close my eyes and it’s the summer of 1999. What a track.

@mustardofdoom

3y↑22

Wonderful tune. First heard on a set by Daft Punk mixed in 1999. It was their lead track which should tell you how much they liked it.

Also, the metallic thought bubbles in the video are so very emblematic of this era. Early aughts aesthetic.

@ernestovalle6

2y↑2

Any link to that set mentioned or know where I can find it?

@mustardofdoom

2y↑6

@@ernestovalle6
Search for "Daft Punk - Essential Selection Special Edition Hotmix (1/1/1999)"

@ernestovalle6

2y↑1

@@mustardofdoom Wow awesome thanks so much! Very appreciated!!

@rainbowlady1532

15w↑1

Glad I'm not the only one who felt nostalgic for the early 2000's seeing those metallic thought bubbles!

@bobopatchnosuke229

3y↑11

This track was Insanely good, fire.

@madnessOFdementia

1y↑5

This is unbelievable how great it is ❤❤❤

@jaydeOyeah

3y↑4

How has this not got millions of views !!

@canon6

9y↑10

toda mi infancia con esta cancion, los escucho desde que salian en music 21!! que alegria que basement jaxx nunca haya perdido su escencia :)

@barbaazul3000

2y↑3

Back to my 20's haha.. good memories of a night life 😎

@carolinemccormack7764

25 years ago this song was the best in the charts

@411Adil

1y↑6

On my way to boxing training, I listened to this, always ready for showdown, thats just my style!

@user-fh2ke1rr1i

43w↑3

2023✌️

@Sosukz

2y↑3

before this genre of music became really relevant! amazing work

@lisaFinglish

4y↑25

Still one of the best tracks ever

@trolkink

5y↑6

I was dancing to this tune in Kama Kama when it was released. It still sounds amazing in 2018

@dariag6839

9y↑34

Queer as Folk brought me here. Amazing song.

@jinuwuznothere830

2y↑3

Who remembers that music in dance central?

@marianamendoza7263

14w↑2

Music 21 Argentina memories.

@sirisiri7213

4y↑3

Definitely underrated. One of my favourites of basement jaxx.

@sexydudeuk2172

and considering it was their highest chart topping song

@demsohnihmseinfadder58

3y↑5

Masterpieces never get old :)

@zeepster

8y↑61

If this was released today then by next month there would be 10 similar sounding tracks. Milking every drop of life out of the sound.

@masterchef1837

8y↑4

I woudl say Galantis are probably the closest to Basement Jaxx in style

@jamesbradley7137

6y↑12

This is the best tunes ever

@laika9801

46w↑2

Still a top tune.

@7711Lea

10y↑15

A legend! Have not heard it for so long.:)

@gikalagee

9y↑4

The crazier the better! Love the Basement Jaxx. Great tune!

@jairajpatel8021

11y↑4

Forever a classic 90's Tune

@julianbryant1975

9y↑22

quite hypnotic!

@high_boy5843

But what do u think its trying to to do

@R11y11G

8y↑22

can't believe it has been 17 years since this came out...

@kevwyeth

7y↑1

Im really stoned and i still dj this on vinyl. It has a cool green vinyl sleeve! Its spinning me out how old it is

@UnYin99

shut up!

@richardharper8325

Yup! We're gettin old!

@blackpoolacer

3y↑5

2021 anyone

@---ROWLEY---

4y↑5

Everytime I currently hear this on heart dance I go absolutely nuts ! This is a sure fire track

@richardharper8325

5y↑6

Wow this brings back memories

@bolch88bb8

4y↑4

Fantastic track

@cheriemcfadden5287

10y↑10

My favorite dance on Dance Central!

@juliohernandez5230

10y↑11

i miss so much the old good stuff :-(

@ajitvikrambhargava8824

same

@xanderpills

4y↑1

Yeah. Music quality has definitely declined in general.

@Zay18k

8y↑62

Dance central brought me here from the 2000s

@mikaelakattenbroek2037

6y↑4

Zaygotgame ee I was so good at this one omg

@RasKiddo

11y↑6

Brings back memories. Still love this

@0muskaria0

12y↑11

enjoying so much basement jaxx videos... crazy trippy guys!

@alancollis488

9y↑9

takes me back. proper tunes then.

@mrmaciejm

9y↑110

I wish the world would be more silly.

@avilesnba

9y↑25

it would be a much better place...ill tell you that

@erickerti4026

3y↑2

couldn't agree more ! :)

@ryandabeast5553

3y↑1

Racism

@mrmaciejm

3y↑2

@@ryandabeast5553 psychosis

@masterlangtau

3y↑2

The wish is granted. Long live Jambi

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@charliez077

3y↑2

the whole song is good but like those first 30 seconds are a MASTERPIECE!!!!

@paulmcconnell65

11y↑4

Remember it first time. Still has the same feel good vibes now...

@vitaliyzarevsky8881

17w↑2

Наикрутейший трек. Клип тоже на уровне.

@martinmilton7892

8y↑3

heard this track for the first time in years today, still awesome!!!!

@MrKlasse01

7y↑4

Very cool tune and video. Basement Jaxx should have made more like this stuff.

@mondo8946

2y↑1

23 years ago. Fond memories still going strong.

@decimatorentertainmentstud8523

4y↑3

This was 2000s house music at its finest

@sexydudeuk2172

actually this song came out in 1999

@decimatorentertainmentstud8523

@@sexydudeuk2172 oops

@decimatorentertainmentstud8523

10w

@@sexydudeuk2172 oops. My bad

@P1NKM4U5

4y↑1

Mmmm memories and Fyn times from a time when nothing mattered but the music. Tho at that point in time, nobody i knew liked it very much... It's a special kind of dance music... 😄

@CinemaRetros

14w

i trip 20 years ago to the disco, thanks

@everaldosantos5554

8y↑51

I remember this. So this was all a dog's dream.

@bellahmarape8056

Oh a dog dream 🤔🤔🤔😍😍

@denbondombe6640

I heard this at Mr Mulligan's today and it was brilliant with the bassy speakers and UV lights. It was just like what a club would be like🎉😊

@TheSecretaryofSound99

4y↑4

#2020 and still bop 👑🔥🔥🔥👑 y’all was really ahead of time!

@iShredStreets

5y↑5

I remember listening to this but kinda secretly because it wasn’t what quote on quote Black boys listen to but my ears couldn’t deny good music.

@18ambz2

9y↑28

Remember dancing this in Dance central

@Liamhttp

9y↑6

+sandra halminton same

@MrAsakura1

8y↑3

+sandra halminton lololololololol saaame

@elihoney2418

5y↑1

When I was 5 it was my life

@dinaM1210

9y↑16

my story with this song.... i saw it on one chartshow in begining of 00is and couldnt find it. and decade later BINGO!!!
i guess patient is the key sometimes :-)

@ellenrothnie3882

5y↑63

who still here 2019

@niconiconii23skidicarusxss94

Ellen Rothnie Me!!

@harraharra6585

Ellen Rothnie Hey Ellen 😍

@chewybear2658

Yea!! Still love this!

@ryanellis6500

4y↑3

2020💯💯

@bellahmarape8056

Love track indeed, I like the pointing and the drama, oh everything about this song, danceble too.

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@V1Ncento

5y↑4

One of my all time favourites!! Superb vid as well, magnificent!

@CecyGzz

2y↑1

Uhh so many memories jumped into my head from the time I used to go and dance.

@jessicagarland9176

11w

I saw Robbie Williams at Leeds . These guys headlined and the crowd was wild good times

@jackmackenzie2303

3y↑2

So glad I discovered this after so long. Such a good tune today after so long 😉

@romanab.v.2090

3y↑2

My childhood!!!!!!!

@mirelleeskobar794

7y↑2

It took me a decade to find this song ..😁😁

@deanspencer13

3y↑4

Great guitar 🎸 sound

@torachankurochan

12y↑2

The greatest song of Basement jaxx !!!!　The video is really cool.

@juniorromano182

This brings back memories from 106.7 KDL The Texas Party Station in Dallas in 2002. Miss those days..😞

@riverbeer7204

5y↑7

My younger years anthem. Still keeping me pumped in my fight against the KABAL!

@blossomvera1721

The 49 people that did not like the video, they were late or just missed the rendezvous. The rest were just very happy to see you performing.

@saranghaetiffany

11y↑11

The episode 17 of Queer As Folk makes me here lol

@proplayer002

3y↑1

One of the first few electro voice beats in the day.❤️💥

@islanddreams4805

7y↑1

the good Ole days. I remember driving to this

@internaugmentalist

12y↑1

51 likes is a joke, this song is pure genius music production. One of the unforgettables.

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