Bomb the Bass was the creation of the British musician Tim Simenon. His first single "Beat Dis" from the album "Into the Dragon" was a number two hit in the UK and was one of the first songs to introduce the mainstream to sampling culture (along with songs by Paul Hardcastle, M/A/R/R/S and S'Express). The song "Megablast" from the album was also used in the computer game Xenon 2 Megablast. Other hits include a cover of the Aretha Franklin track "Say a Little Prayer" ("Say a Little Prayer (feat. Maureen)") and "Don't Make me Wait". The UK Top 10-Hit "Winter in July" is from their second album "Unknown Territory". Their third album "Clear" features appearances from Sinéad O'Connor, Jah Wobble, Benjamin Zephaniah and a rare vocal from novelist Will Self.
Simenon has also gone on to become a successful producer for other artists (Depeche Mode, etc.). He also owns an Amsterdam-based label called "Electric Tones" on which he released in 2001 the "Clear Cut" EP which is the last to date from Bomb The Bass.
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On The Cut
Bomb the Bass Lyrics
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With your body so close to mine
Is there anything I need to know?
'Cause when I feel oh, so warm inside
Is that love that you, I need to show
I could give in, surrender, surrender
I could give in, surrender, surrender
Come on, baby, you know it's alright
Baby, don't make me wait
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Baby, don't make me wait
Don't let me stay in and out of love
With your heartbeat so close to mine
I begin to feel my passion grow
A new love is so hard to find
So why won't you be my Romeo?
I could give in, surrender, surrender
Come on, baby, you know it's alright
I could give in, surrender, surrender
Come on, baby, you know it's alright
Baby, don't make me wait
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Baby, don't make me wait
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Kid Dynamite, come on, break it down
Give a little time, baby, and you'll be mine
I know you'll be mine
Baby, don't make me wait
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Baby, don't make me wait
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Come on, baby, come on, baby
Come on, baby, now
Please don't make me wait
Baby, don't make me wait
Oh, it's not too late
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Just gimme a little time
Baby, don't make me wait
And, baby, you'll be mine
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Baby, don't make me wait
You know, you gotta surrender, surrender
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Come on, baby
Baby, don't make me wait
Drive me crazy
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Bomb the Bass's song On The Cut express an urgent desire for love and for physical intimacy. The singer is pleading with their romantic interest not to make them wait any longer, as they are close enough to feel their heartbeats and the passion is growing inside of them. The singer hints at wanting to feel loved and surrendering to the physical experience with lines such as "Is that love that you, I need to show" and "I could give in, surrender, surrender". The singer compares their romantic interest to the character of Romeo, expressing the desire to have them as their own.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need for the romantic interest not to make the singer wait, and not to let them "stay in and out of love". The use of the word 'stay' implies a sense of permanence and stability that the singer is searching for in their romantic relationship. The addition of Kid Dynamite's rap interlude adds to the urgency of the lyrics, suggesting that if the romantic interest gives the singer a little time, they will finally have the love they seek.
Overall, the lyrics to On The Cut express the intensity of the singer's desire for love, physical intimacy, and a stable relationship. Through lines such as "Is that love that you, I need to show" and "Don't let me stay in and out of love", the lyrics emphasize the significance of the relationships in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me wait
Asks the partner not to delay any further.
With your body so close to mine
Describes the physical proximity of the two bodies.
Is there anything I need to know?
Asks if there's anything important he/she should be aware of.
'Cause when I feel oh, so warm inside
Describes the feeling of excitement and attraction towards the partner.
Is that love that you, I need to show
Asks the partner if the feeling is reciprocated.
I could give in, surrender, surrender
Expresses the willingness to give in to the emotions and act on them.
Come on, baby, you know it's alright
Encourages the partner to act on the emotions in a positive way.
Baby, don't make me wait
Reiterates the urgency of the situation.
Don't let me stay in and out of love
Requests for a committed and stable relationship.
With your heartbeat so close to mine
Describes the physical sensation of the two hearts beating in proximity.
I begin to feel my passion grow
Describes the feeling of increased attraction towards the partner.
A new love is so hard to find
Acknowledges the difficulty of finding true love.
So why won't you be my Romeo?
Asks the partner to fulfill the role of a romantic partner.
Kid Dynamite, come on, break it down
A call for the music to intensify.
Give a little time, baby, and you'll be mine
Asks for some more time to establish a romantic relationship.
I know you'll be mine
Expresses confidence in the success of the relationship.
Please don't make me wait
Urges the partner not to delay any further.
Oh, it's not too late
Assures the partner that there's still a chance to establish a relationship.
Just gimme a little time
Asks for more time to establish a romantic relationship.
And, baby, you'll be mine
Expresses confidence in the success of the relationship.
You know, you gotta surrender, surrender
Emphasizes the importance of giving in to the emotions and acting on them.
Drive me crazy
Expresses the desire for the partner to evoke strong emotions.
Yeah, yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm.
Contributed by Penelope L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergio Quintino
PASSEI MINHA ADOLESCENCIA ESCUTANDO ESSE ALBUM...BOMB THE BASS "FOREVER"
Dan's Reels & Wheels
One of the first albums I ever bought, I had it on tape then later tracked the cd down. Bomb the bass are basically the soundtrack to my life! Just add a bit of hip hop and some hardcore and jungle and that's me 👍
Elven Elder
Bomb the bass -> trop de la balle !
TSpancer80
This is sooo cool and oldschool...I remember listen to the whole album as a kid ´cause my older brother had it ^^ Can I ask you something? Do you know where I can find the Arabic Song at very first beginning??? I couldn´t find something in the internet. Thank you very much.
Josh Lee
TSpancer80 . Later used by Lennie De Ice in We Are I.E.
Dan's Reels & Wheels
Chaba Fadela and cheb sahraoui- N'sel fik 👍
Mal Maller
kick it.....tripping sound....
Dwezz H
Old skool! 🤟🏻🤟🏻
Hazernomical
Cheba Fadela et Cheb Sahraoui - N'Sel Fik is the aribic sample don't know what the guitar is playing in back of it
ECLEKTIKMAN
@TSpancer80 I am sorry I shall give information to you about this sample