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.
The band is back for the first time in 20 years at the London Astoria
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Say A Little Prayer
Bomb the Bass Lyrics
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Before I put on my make up
I say a little prayer for you
And while combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now
I say a little prayer for you
Forever and ever we never will part, oh how I love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
I run for the bus, dear
While running I think of us, dear
I say a little prayer for you
And at work I just take time
And over my coffee break time
I say a little prayer for you
Forever and ever you stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever and ever we never will part, oh how I love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
My darling, believe me
For me there is no-one but you
Please, love me true
I'm in love with you
Answer my prayer, babe
Say you love me too
Answer my prayer now babe
Answer it right now babe
Say you love me too
The lyrics to Bomb the Bass's song, "Say A Little Prayer," are about a person who loves someone so deeply that they think about them all the time, even while doing mundane tasks like putting on makeup, combing their hair, or running to catch a bus. The singer says they "say a little prayer" for this person throughout the day, and that the person occupies their heart so much that they're convinced they couldn't live without them.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of being together and never leaving each other, as living without the other person would only bring heartbreak. The singer pleads with their love interest, asking them to love them true and to answer their prayer by saying they love them too.
This song captures the feeling of being head-over-heels in love with someone and the desire for the love to be reciprocal. It's a heartfelt declaration of love and an expression of the singer's deep commitment to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment I wake up
As soon as I wake up in the morning
Before I put on my make up
Before I start getting ready for the day
I say a little prayer for you
I take a moment to offer a prayer for you
And while combing my hair now
And while getting myself ready
And wondering what dress to wear now
And choosing an outfit for the day
I say a little prayer for you
I take another moment to offer a prayer for you
Forever and ever you stay in my heart and I will love you
I will always hold you in my heart and love you unconditionally
Forever and ever we never will part, oh how I love you
We will always be together and I love you so much
Together, together, that's how it must be
We must always stick together
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
I cannot imagine living without you, it would break my heart
I run for the bus, dear
I hurry to catch the bus
While running I think of us, dear
As I run, I think about our relationship
I say a little prayer for you
I take a moment to offer a prayer for you
And at work I just take time
During my work day
And over my coffee break time
During my break time when I have coffee
I say a little prayer for you
I take another moment to offer a prayer for you
My darling, believe me
My dearest love, please trust me
For me there is no-one but you
There is nobody else for me but you
Please, love me true
Please love me with all your heart
I'm in love with you
I am deeply in love with you
Answer my prayer, babe
Please respond to my wishes, love
Say you love me too
Please tell me that you love me too
Answer my prayer now babe
Please respond to my wishes now, love
Answer it right now babe
Please respond to my wishes immediately, love
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mark Emmins
For me this is Bomb The Bass best ever tune as it was so far from their main stream material at the time but has always stuck with me
Ruud D
Same here..
Luiz Rogério
um som que resume minha juventude... não esqueço, e não canso de ouvir
Janete Veloso
A melhor versão dessa música! Uma versão sofisticada!
Spencer Martin
The 808 Groove and vocals and chords on this just speak to my very essence everytime!
bob gromit
the moment, the time, fond memories of this track
Deadpool Redsuit
Back in the day i picked this up on CD Sigle.. ..and i own the album on CD
Still own both to dis day ^_^
Sean Michael
I played this in ruins of Coventry Cathedral. Everyone sang along. Very special moment ♥️🌹
Ruud D
Sean Michael Will believe it yeah.
06eric
Sounds amazing...