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

Yo Yo
Basement Jaxx Lyrics

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Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
You were a prophet from above
Then you came and sucked my blood
My pain became my strength
I am reborn I'm Def not dumb
Lest You Forget
Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Yo-Yo" by Basement Jaxx are quite metaphorical and can be interpreted in various ways. It talks about a person who is referred to as a prophet who comes from above, and then comes and sucks the blood of the singer. This can be seen as the prophet taking something important or valuable from the singer, leaving them feeling drained and weakened. However, the singer sees this as an opportunity to rise and turn their pain into strength, as they mention being reborn and no longer being dumb.

The phrase "Lest You Forget" seems to be a warning, urging the prophet to remember what they have taken from the singer, and perhaps to repay them or to not take advantage of them again. These lyrics may also be interpreted in a more general sense as a commentary on the experience of being manipulated or taken advantage of, but still finding a way to emerge stronger and more resilient.

In summary, "Yo-Yo" by Basement Jaxx is a song that speaks to the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
The singer is starting the song with a series of 'yo's.

You were a prophet from above
The singer sees the person they are addressing as someone who had divine inspiration.

Then you came and sucked my blood
The person being addressed did something to the singer that hurt them deeply.

My pain became my strength
The artist was able to turn their negative experiences into something positive and motivating.

I am reborn I'm Def not dumb
The artist has risen above their past and is no longer naive or easily fooled.

Lest You Forget
The singer is warning the person they are addressing not to forget the impact they had on them.

Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
The song ends with another series of 'yo's.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, SIMON RATCLIFFE

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