In the Basement Pt. 1
Etta James & Sugar Pie DeSanto Lyrics


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Oh, tell me where can you party, child, all night long?
In the basement, down in the basement, yeah
Oh where can you go where your money gets low?
In the basement, whoa down in the basement
And if a storm is taking place, you can jam and still be safe
In the basement, down in the basement, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Where can you dance to any music you choose?
In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Oh, you got the comforts of home, a nightclub too
In the basement, whoa down in the basement
There's no cover charge or fee and the food and drinks are free
In the basement, down in the basement

Come on child, you can do it, you can do it, yeah

In the basement, that's where it's at
In the basement, that's where it's at
In the basement, that's where it's at
In the basement, that's where it's at

In the basement, in the basement, in the basement

That's where it's at

You tell'em
Where they don't, where they don't check your age at the door
In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Barracuda and til your feet get sore
In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Do any dance you want to do, there's no one under you
In the basement, I know it, you tell'em oh-h-h-h I wanno go

In the basement, that's where it's at
In the basement, that's where it's at




In the basement, that's where it's at
In the basement, that's where it's at

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Etta James & Sugar Pie DeSanto's song "In the Basement Pt. 1" describe the joys of partying and dancing all night long in a fun and safe space - the basement. The lyrics emphasize the affordability and accessibility of this space, where there's no cover charge or fee and the food and drinks are free. In the basement, you can dance to any music of your choosing and even if there's a storm taking place outside, you can still have a good time.


Overall, the song celebrates the pleasure and freedom of partying, particularly for young people who may not have access to expensive nightclubs or bars. The idea of a basement party as a safe and fun option shows the importance of community and coming together to create spaces of joy and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, tell me where can you party, child, all night long?
Where is the best place for you to party all night long, my child?


In the basement, down in the basement, yeah
The answer is the basement, down below, yes.


Oh where can you go where your money gets low?
Where can you go when you're low on cash?


In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Once again, the answer is the basement, way down below.


And if a storm is taking place, you can jam and still be safe
Even if there's a storm outside, you can still dance and be safe in the basement.


In the basement, down in the basement, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So come on down to the basement, where the party's always happening.


Where can you dance to any music you choose?
Where can you dance to any song you want?


In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Once again, the answer is the basement, down below.


Oh, you got the comforts of home, a nightclub too
You can enjoy the comforts of home while feeling like you're in a night club.


In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Come on down to the basement and have a good time.


There's no cover charge or fee and the food and drinks are free
You don't need to pay anything to get in, and the food and drinks are on the house.


Come on child, you can do it, you can do it, yeah
Don't be shy, my child, you can do it, you can do it, yeah!


In the basement, that's where it's at
The basement is the place to be, that's where it's all happening.


You tell'em
Spread the word to your friends!


Where they don't, where they don't check your age at the door
Where you won't get carded at the door for being too young.


In the basement, whoa down in the basement
Once again, the answer is the basement, down below.


Barracuda and til your feet get sore
You can dance to your heart's content until your feet ache.


In the basement, whoa down in the basement
So come on down and join the party in the basement.


Do any dance you want to do, there's no one under you
You can dance any way you like, without worrying about anyone under you.


In the basement, I know it, you tell'em oh-h-h-h I wanno go
I already know the answer, it's the basement! Tell everyone, oh how I want to go!


That's where it's at
That's the place to be!


In the basement, in the basement, in the basement
Let's keep talking about the basement, it's that much fun!


That's where it's at
Once again, the basement is where it's happening!




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL SMITH, RAYNARD MINER, ROQUEL DAVIS

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