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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Smoke Bubbles
Basement Jaxx Lyrics
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Comin' all over, don't want to do,
Find someone else to while away hours
Some other mug to give, give flowers.
I thought I was in love with you,
Thought together we'd find some truth,
Never seemed at all logical
But maybe we were living in
[Chorus]
I, I wanna give you something more than you can ever give to me.
I, I'm sorry but this thing just seems like history to me.
You were all cool with the TV on,
Drinking with your friends and smoking bongs,
Never really heard when you snapped away, and quipped,
It blurred over, it was all a quick fix.
Not like I'm not aching too
But now I'm clear what I got to do.
I know at times it was magical
But maybe we were living in
Smoke Bubbles
[Chorus: x2]
In Basement Jaxx's song "Smoke Bubbles," the singer is expressing their disillusionment with a relationship that they once believed in. The lyrics suggest that the other person has done something that has caused the singer to lose trust and faith in the relationship. The singer accuses the other person of being selfish and not appreciating the singer's efforts. They suggest that the other person should find someone else to give flowers to and while away hours with. The song's title, "Smoke Bubbles," is a metaphor for something that appears beautiful and magical but is ultimately insubstantial and fleeting.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to move on and find something more meaningful. They suggest that the relationship has become history and that there is nothing more they can give to the other person. The chorus also highlights the asymmetrical nature of the relationship: the other person has received more than they have given.
The verses of the song provide further details about the singer's disillusionment. They suggest that the other person was often distracted and not fully present during their time together. They also acknowledge that they too have been hurt but realize that they need to move on. The final line of each verse refers back to the song's metaphor, suggesting that the relationship was illusory.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what's wrong with you,
I am uncertain about the issues that are affecting you.
Comin' all over, don't want to do,
Your advances are unwelcome and I do not wish to engage in them.
Find someone else to while away hours
Spend time with another person instead of me.
Some other mug to give, give flowers.
Give romantic gifts to someone else who may be more receptive to them.
I thought I was in love with you,
I believed that I had strong romantic feelings for you.
Thought together we'd find some truth,
I expected us to discover meaningful insights and understanding together.
Never seemed at all logical
Our relationship did not make sense or seem rational.
But maybe we were living in Smoke Bubbles.
Perhaps our relationship was based on unrealistic expectations and false beliefs.
I, I wanna give you something more than you can ever give to me.
I desire to provide you with greater emotional fulfillment than you are capable of reciprocating.
I, I'm sorry but this thing just seems like history to me.
I regret to inform you that this relationship is now in the past and no longer viable.
You were all cool with the TV on,
You appeared unbothered and at ease with the television playing.
Drinking with your friends and smoking bongs,
Engaging in the use of marijuana with your acquaintances.
Never really heard when you snapped away, and quipped,
You did not truly listen to me when you made dismissive remarks and retorts.
It blurred over, it was all a quick fix.
Our relationship was hazy and temporary, with no long-term resolution or satisfaction.
Not like I'm not aching too
I am experiencing emotional pain as well.
But now I'm clear what I got to do.
I have gained clarity about the necessary course of action.
I know at times it was magical
There were moments of wonder and enchantment in our relationship.
But maybe we were living in Smoke Bubbles
Perhaps, however, these experiences were based on illusions and unrealistic expectations.
[Chorus]
Refrain of the song.
[Chorus: x2]
Refrain of the song repeated twice.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, SIMON RATCLIFFE
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