Jonas Erik Altberg (born 22 December 1984, Halmstad, Sweden) better known b… Read Full Bio ↴Jonas Erik Altberg (born 22 December 1984, Halmstad, Sweden) better known by the pseudonym Basshunter, is a Swedish producer and singer-songwriter, best known for his number one hits Boten Anna and Now You're Gone.

He started to produce music under the stage name "Basshunter" in 2002 with the computer program Fruity Loops, and released his first albums, The Old Shit (2002) and The Bassmachine (2004), through his own website. In April 2006, he signed with Warner Music, releasing his first single, Boten Anna. In 2007, Altberg released the single Now You're Gone, featuring entirely rewritten lyrics to appeal to a foreign market. The single charted at number one on the UK Singles Chart where it remained for five weeks.

Throughout 2007 Basshunter worked on a new album, Now You're Gone: The Album, which was released in July 2008. Five singles were released from this album (Now You're Gone, All I Ever Wanted, Angel in the Night, I Miss You, and Walk on Water). Another single, I Promised Myself was released in November 2009.

In January 2010 Basshunter was a contestant on the final series of Celebrity Big Brother (UK). He reached the final of the show and finished in fourth place.

In May 2010, the first single from Basshunter's forthcoming fourth studio album, entitled Saturday, was debuted on BBC Radio 1.

The Beat
Basshunter Lyrics

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Now shut up and listen

This is not a habitude

This is an empty sound

But don't loose faith

Let me present the 'Beat'

This is not a habitude

This is an empty sound

If groove coverage is day, this is night

Here comes the pure evil

Yeah!

Here we go

Do you like it?

Get ready for more

Yeah!

Overall Meaning

In Basshunter's song The Beat, the lyrics seem to be a call to attention, a directive to stop talking and pay attention to the music. The opening line "Now shut up and listen" is a direct invitation to stop distracting oneself with other thoughts and focus on a kind of sound that is not familiar, that is "not a habit". Instead, it is described as "an empty sound", which could be interpreted in different ways. It may refer to a sound that is devoid of specific meaning or message, but at the same time, it may invite the listener to fill that empty sound with their own interpretation, emotions, and imagination.

The second part of the song seems to introduce the main focus, the "Beat". It is described as something that is not habitual, and maybe a kind of antithesis to "groove coverage". It is presented as "pure evil", which may suggest that the "Beat" is more intense and raw than the usual musical genres, and it may even have a certain transgressive quality to it. The repeated "Yeah!" and the question "Do you like it?" indicate that the song is trying to evoke a positive reaction, a sense of excitement and involvement from the listener. The final line "Get ready for more" suggests that Basshunter is promising more uncharted beats to come.

Line by Line Meaning

Now shut up and listen
Be quiet and pay attention

This is not a habitude
This is not a usual thing to do or hear

This is an empty sound
This sound lacks substance or meaning

But don't loose faith
Keep believing, don't lose hope

Let me present the 'Beat'
Allow me to introduce this specific rhythm or music

If groove coverage is day, this is night
If common upbeat music is associated with daytime, this song is the opposite - dark and intense

Here comes the pure evil
This part of the song is wicked or malevolent

Yeah!
An exclamation of excitement or approval

Here we go
Let's begin or start the music

Do you like it?
Do you enjoy the music?

Get ready for more
Prepare yourself for even more exciting music to come