Polish singer Basia (Barbara) Trzetrzelewska (pronounced: Basha T'she-t'she… Read Full Bio ↴Polish singer Basia (Barbara) Trzetrzelewska (pronounced: Basha T'she-t'she-lev-ska), born September 30, 1954, in Jaworzno, made a successful music career in jazz-pop crossover circles during the late 1980s to the mid 1990s and the mid 2000s' and 2010s. Basia made an impression, particularly in the United Kingdom, United States, and Japan. She is noted for possessing a wide vocal range, approximately three octaves that span the contralto to soprano fachs, and her music is characteristically Brazilian influenced. Though she has two platinum albums "Time and Tide" and "London Warsaw New York", to her credit and a faithful fan base, she dropped out of the industry in 1998. However, resurfacing in 2004 with her longtime collaborator and writing partner, Danny White (younger brother of jazz guitarist Peter White) and Mark Reilly, the trio reformed the British cocktail-pop group Matt Bianco as the original lineup, which was met with critical success. A tour followed. In 2009, after a fifthteen years after the release of her third solo album, "The Sweetest Illusion", Basia released her fourth album, "It's That Girl Again." It was released on March 24, 2009. The lead single chosen for release in the U.S. is "Blame It On The Summer." The other singles released from the album are "I Must", "A Gift" and "If Not Now Then When." The album became another Top 5 smash on the Top Contemporary Jazz chart where it so far as charted as high as #5. One year later, Basia kicked off a world tour including many dates in the United States.

How Dare You
Basia Lyrics

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Your voice that sounded soft and sweet
Your manners knocked me off my feet
Infatuation made me blind
Today I know you are someone else
Than the one I keep in my mind

So now you think I'm yours
And you don't have to try

Seems nothing I do is right

How dare you talk to me like that
If you're not careful I'll get mad
How dare you talk to me like that
Let this be a warning

You made me hope we'd live a dream
But now you make me want to scream
Poetic style turned into prose
This gentleman that once I knew
I wonder if it was really you
'Cause now you think I'm yours
And you don't have to try
Seems nothing I do is right

How dare you talk to me like that
If you're not careful I'll get mad
How dare you talk to me like that
Let this be a warning

Now you think I'm yours
And you don't have to try
Seems nothing you do is right

How dare you talk to me like that
If you're not careful I'll get mad
How dare you talk to me like that
Let this be a warning
Let this be a warning
Let this be a warning
Let this be a warning
Let this be a warning

How dare you talk to me like that
How dare you talk to me like that
How dare you talk to me like that

How dare you talk to me like that
How dare you talk to me like that

Overall Meaning

In "How Dare You," Basia sings about a man who she was once infatuated with, but now sees in a different light. She describes how at first his voice was soft and sweet, and his manners were so charming that he knocked her off her feet. However, as time has passed, she realizes that he is not the person she thought he was. She wonders if the gentleman she once knew was ever really him or just a facade.

The lyrics show a strong sense of betrayal, with Basia feeling like the man has taken her for granted and believes she is his to do with as he pleases. She warns him that he cannot talk to her in such a manner and that she will not stand for it. The repetition of "How dare you talk to me like that" emphasizes her anger and frustration with the situation.

Overall, "How Dare You" is a song about realizing that someone is not who they seemed to be and finding the strength to stand up for oneself. It is a reminder that just because someone sweeps you off your feet, it doesn't mean they are the right person for you.

Line by Line Meaning

Your voice that sounded soft and sweet
At first, Basia was drawn to the attractive sound of your soft and sweet voice

Your manners knocked me off my feet
Your good manners made a strong impression on Basia and she was swept off her feet

Infatuation made me blind
Basia was so infatuated with you that she couldn't see your true nature

Today I know you are someone else Than the one I keep in my mind
Now Basia realizes that you are not the person she had imagined you to be

So now you think I'm yours And you don't have to try Seems nothing I do is right
You believe you have already won over Basia and are no longer putting in effort while nothing she does seems to please you

How dare you talk to me like that If you're not careful I'll get mad Let this be a warning
Basia is warning you that if you disrespect her, she will get angry and you will face the consequences

You made me hope we'd live a dream But now you make me want to scream
At one point, Basia had hopes of a wonderful future with you but now you frustrate and anger her

Poetic style turned into prose This gentleman that once I knew I wonder if it was really you
Your once charming and poetic manner has changed and now Basia wonders if you were ever truly a gentleman

Now you think I'm yours And you don't have to try Seems nothing you do is right
You still believe that Basia is yours without having to put any effort and everything she does is wrong

How dare you talk to me like that If you're not careful I'll get mad Let this be a warning Let this be a warning Let this be a warning Let this be a warning How dare you talk to me like that How dare you talk to me like that How dare you talk to me like that How dare you talk to me like that How dare you talk to me like that
Basia is clearly angry and frustrated with you and warning you to stop disrespecting her before she gets even angrier

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BASIA TRZETZELEWSKA, DANNY WHITE

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