When the Bassline Drops
Big Narstie Lyrics


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Yeah I see this, feels good around here
(Craig David)
All my ladies
(Big Narstie)
It's about to go down
(Ladies)
That garage sound
This is for my ravers, gettin' faded, faded
This is for my ravers, I know you waited, waited (bounce)
This one's goin' out, to all my people out there
Turn your speakers up, cause right now we're goin' in
Bringing you them vibes, ready for the weekend
Don't matter where you are as long as you're here with me

You have never heard about nothin' like this
Better listen up otherwise you're gonna miss
And I ain't even gassin' you
You have never heard about nothin' like this
Better listen up otherwise you're gonna miss
When the bassline drops you know what to do

(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Sounds of the raving crew)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Sounds of the raving crew)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)

Bass, fill a bad girl like a sandwich
2 bottle of mo' we still standing
This one's out to the Charlie Brown
I'm lovin' it, lovin' it, old school anthems
Smellin' like cocoa, butter and Versace blue jeans
Ben Sherman top with blue jeans
Goin' in, living my movie
Bentekkers, I'ma steppers
It was art how I dodged that badness
In the corner smoking the maddest, BDL
ASBO Britain, the sound of the streets comin' through your aeriel
(Craig David), Big Narstie, all over your

All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Sounds of the raving crew)

You have never heard about nothin' like this
Better listen up otherwise you're gonna miss
And I ain't even gassin' you
You have never heard about nothin' like this
Better listen up otherwise you're gonna miss
When the bassline drops you know what to do
(Report to the dance floor)

All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
All on your (doot) yeah
(Sounds of the raving crew)
All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)




All on your (doot) yeah
(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)

Overall Meaning

"When the Bassline Drops" by Big Narstie and Craig David is a catchy ode to UK garage music and the raving culture that surrounds it. The song immediately sets an upbeat and celebratory tone with its opening lyrics, "Yeah I see this, feels good around here / All my ladies / It's about to go down / That garage sound," that invites the listener to dive into the energy and excitement of the dance floor.


The song progresses with a series of verses that are a playful call-and-response between Big Narstie and Craig David, each of them shouting out to different groups within the scene. The chorus, "This is for my ravers, gettin' faded, faded / This is for my ravers, I know you waited, waited (bounce)," encourages listeners to let loose and get lost in the music, while also addressing the anticipation that you feel when you're waiting for your favorite DJ to drop the bass.


The verses are punctuated with a repeating refrain, "All on your doot, yeah, all over your doot," which adds to the energetic and repetitive nature of the song. One of the standout lyrics in the song is "When the bassline drops you know what to do," which encapsulates the feeling of anticipation and release that comes with hearing the heavy beats drop in a garage track.


Overall, "When the Bassline Drops" is a fun and infectious tribute to UK garage music and the culture that surrounds it, with lyrics that speak to the euphoric feeling of getting lost in the music on the dance floor.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I see this, feels good around here
Craig David is enjoying the atmosphere and vibe of the current place or situation.


All my ladies
Big Narstie addresses all the female listeners.


It's about to go down
The ladies are excited as the party is about to start.


That garage sound
The upcoming music is going to be garage music.


This is for my ravers, gettin' faded, faded
The song is dedicated to those who party hard and get drunk.


This is for my ravers, I know you waited, waited (bounce)
The song is also for those who love garage music and have been waiting for it.


This one's goin' out, to all my people out there
The song is addressed to all the people listening to it.


Turn your speakers up, cause right now we're goin' in
The listeners are encouraged to increase the volume and get ready for the beat drop.


Bringing you them vibes, ready for the weekend
The song brings the perfect vibes for the weekend party.


Don't matter where you are as long as you're here with me
The song is a unifying element for all the listeners, regardless of their location.


You have never heard about nothin' like this
The song is unique and listeners are advised to pay attention.


Better listen up otherwise you're gonna miss
Listeners may miss the experience if they are not paying close attention.


And I ain't even gassin' you
The statement is not an exaggeration, the song is really that good.


When the bassline drops you know what to do
Once the bassline drops, the listeners are expected to start dancing.


(Goin' out to all of my DJ's)
The song is a tribute to all the DJs for their contribution to the music industry.


All on your (doot) yeah, all over your (doot)
The sound of the music is all over and in control of the listeners.


(Sounds of the raving crew)
The song is appreciated by the partygoers and the ravers.


Bass, fill a bad girl like a sandwich
Bass is so good, it can make a bad girl go crazy.


2 bottle of mo' we still standing
Despite drinking two bottles of champagne, they are still able to stand and dance to the beat of the music.


This one's out to the Charlie Brown
The song is dedicated to Charlie Brown, possibly an influential person in the garage music industry.


I'm lovin' it, lovin' it, old school anthems
The singer loves old school garage anthems and is paying homage to them through this song.


Smellin' like cocoa, butter and Versace blue jeans
The singer is dressed up and smells good, thanks to his Coco, butter, and Versace-based outfit.


Ben Sherman top with blue jeans
Ben Sherman top and blue jeans complete the singer's styling for the day.


Goin' in, living my movie
The singer is living his life like a movie and is enjoying every moment of it.


Bentekkers, I'ma steppers
The singer is a great stepper and is nicknamed 'Bentekkers'.


It was art how I dodged that badness
The singer is proud of evading trouble artfully in the past.


In the corner smoking the maddest, BDL
The singer is chilling in the corner, smoking the strongest weed, and representing his BDL crew.


ASBO Britain, the sound of the streets comin' through your aeriel
This song is a representation of the sound of the streets in ASBO Britain and is broadcast through the airwaves.


(Report to the dance floor)
The listeners are encouraged to come to the dancefloor and start dancing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SCOTT WILD, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, TYRONE LINDO

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Comments from YouTube:

@geckopubg

90's garage sound with a hint of fresh vibes

@Walking-MY-Path

+Sam Prince Absolutely.

@notthisprickagain8499

bit of future house....why not

@davidgenitalia8046

+notthis prickagain not future house

@samglad7112

Yes

@gentlemanJames777

+Sam Prince love the chorus

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@aidenwinter1117

This song is genius for mixing early 2000’s garage and post 2010 house, hugely underrated

@TakeMeBackPirateRadio

For real!! Brings back the UK Garage rave vibe and pirate radio feel when the scene was thriving!! Big up!!

@yeahyeah6284

4 years later and this still bangs

@TakeMeBackPirateRadio

Yep!!!

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