Bassett was born and raised in Oceanside, California to parents Taylor and Laura, and he has five sisters. He was home-schooled.
His first introduction to musical theater was at age 8, over a decade before he starred as Ricky in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, when he was in a community theater production of High School Musical as J.V. Jock No. 2. Since then, he has starred in over 30 musical productions.
Bassett also sings and plays piano, guitar, and drums.
Bassett's first substantial role was in 2018, when he played the recurring role of Aidan Peters on the Disney Channel television series Stuck in the Middle.
Bassett was cast in his first starring role at age 17 as Ricky Bowen, the male lead, in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. According to Playbill, Bassett co-wrote "Just For A Moment" with co-star Olivia Rodrigo for the series' soundtrack.
In early 2020, Bassett signed with talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency as well as signed a recording contract with Warner Records. He released his first single, "Common Sense," on music platforms on April 3, 2020.
On March 12, 2021, Bassett released his self-titled debut EP, “Joshua Bassett” with the first single, “Lie Lie Lie”, being released on January 14, 2021. In late 2021, Bassett released a trio of songs: "Set Me Free", "Crisis", and "Secret".
In 2022, he released the singles "Doppelgänger" and "Smoke Slow, the lead single for his EP, "Sad Songs In A Hotel Room". After released SSIAHR, he released four singles, each a week apart - "would you love me now?", "SHE SAID HE SAID SHE SAID", "i'm sorry", and "Different". In the same year, he also performed "Smoke Slow" on Today, made his feature film debut in Better Nate Than Ever, and starred in the animated film, Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.
In 2023, he embarked on The Complicated Tour across the United States and Europe.
Doppelgänger
Joshua Bassett Lyrics
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I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
I've spent a lot of nights memorizing lines
Thinking 'bout what I might say
And, after all this time, I'm still fight or flight
I know we're getting older
We're moving on and over
But everywhere I go, I see your face
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
And I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah, I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
She wore your yellow dress, same as when we met
I couldn't believe my eyes
Even when I left, I was still a wreck
Tryna find the reason why
I'm scared to death to see ya
But I wanted it to be ya
And worst of all, I don't even know why
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
And I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh
And I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The truth is, no one's like you
And a heart cannot be lied to
A look-alike could never take your place
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
No, I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
No, I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
And I thought I was
"Doppelgänger" by Joshua Bassett is a heartfelt song that depicts the lingering feelings and emotional struggles of getting over a past relationship. The lyrics convey the realization that the singer is not as over their ex as they believed they were. The song begins with the singer spotting someone who resembles their past love interest in their favorite coffee shop. This unexpected encounter ignites a surge of emotions and a fleeting hope to reconnect.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has spent countless nights rehearsing different scenarios and conversations in their mind, demonstrating their inability to move on completely. Despite the passage of time, they still find themselves in a constant state of emotional turmoil, oscillating between fight or flight responses. The mention of running away indicates a fear of confronting their unresolved emotions and the pain that comes with it.
The chorus reiterates the notion that even though both parties have moved on and are getting older, the presence of the ex-lover remains omnipresent. Everywhere the singer goes, they are haunted by reminders of their past relationship, specifically the face of their ex.
The second verse highlights the impact of seeing someone who resembles their former partner wearing the same attire they wore when they first met. This triggers a mix of disbelief and turmoil within the singer. They continue to search for closure and a reason behind their lingering feelings. The lyrics depict a fear of encountering their ex while simultaneously wishing for it to happen, showcasing the conflicting emotions that are present.
The bridge emphasizes that while there may be others who look similar to the ex-lover, no one can truly replace them. The heart knows the truth and cannot be deceived. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the realization that the singer is not as over their past relationship as they initially believed.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I realized that I still have feelings for you, even though I thought I had moved on
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
I encountered a person who resembled you at the place where we used to spend time together
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
A small part of me wanted the opportunity to have a conversation with you
I've spent a lot of nights memorizing lines
I have spent many sleepless nights rehearsing what I might say
Thinking 'bout what I might say
Constantly contemplating the words I would utter
And, after all this time, I'm still fight or flight
Even after a significant period has passed, I still have the instinct to either confront or flee from you
I can't help but run away
I find it impossible to resist the urge to distance myself from you
I know we're getting older
I am aware that we are aging
We're moving on and over
We are progressing and leaving things behind
But everywhere I go, I see your face
No matter where I go, your image continues to haunt me
She wore your yellow dress, same as when we met
She was wearing the exact yellow dress that you wore when we first met
I couldn't believe my eyes
I was in disbelief upon seeing her
Even when I left, I was still a wreck
Even after leaving the situation, I remained emotionally distressed
Tryna find the reason why
Attempting to discover the cause behind my emotional state
I'm scared to death to see ya
I am terrified of encountering you
But I wanted it to be ya
Despite my fear, I desired for it to be you
And worst of all, I don't even know why
To make matters worse, I cannot even comprehend the reason behind my conflicting emotions
The truth is, no one's like you
The truth is, there is no one else like you
And a heart cannot be lied to
A heart cannot be deceived
A look-alike could never take your place
A person who merely looks similar to you could never replace you
No, I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
No, it seems that I have not completely moved on from you, despite my previous belief
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Davis Holmes Naish, Ilsey Anna Juber, Joshua T. Bassett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arathy S
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
I've spent a lot of nights memorizing lines
Thinking 'bout what I might say
And, after all this time, I'm still fight or flight
I can't help but run away
I know we're getting older
We're moving on and over
But everywhere I go, I see your face
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
And I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah, I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
She wore your yellow dress, same as when we met
I couldn't believe my eyes
Even when I left, I was still a wreck
Tryna find the reason why
I'm scared to death to see ya
But I wanted it to be ya
And worst of all, I don't even know why
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
And I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh
And I thought I was, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The truth is, no one's like you
And a heart cannot be lied to
A look-alike could never take your place
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought that I was
I saw someone who looked like you at our favorite coffee shop
And part of me was hoping we would get the chance to talk
I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
No, I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
No, I guess I'm not as over you as I thought
And I thought I was
Σεμίνα Δευτεραίου
friendly reminder to just enjoy the music and not to bring up any unnecessary drama,appreciate this man for his talent
Lucky
Agreed
adam hangover
agree
Dhruv Kundrai
^^^^^^^^^^
belly🎧
this 👆
m'lady
W
Émilie Nasrallah
"I'm scared to death to see you, but I wanted it to be you"... Right in the feels
P. SA
There's something about this song and this mv. Something that I haven't seen in awhile. Tenderness, sincerity, depth, simplicity, warmth. Makes me feel safe (even with the sad lyrics). Like we're not alone in feeling this way at some point in our lives. Hats off to the whole team who made this all happen. This is the kind of art I hope to see more of.
Humaira Khan
Glad to see THIS comment cuz all i see is olivia ugh
P. SA
I totally understand, so unnecessary, insecure and immature to bring her into this comment section!