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.
Only a Matter of Time
Joshua Bassett Lyrics
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Tell me you're not lying to me
See through your disguise
You can't keep on hiding from me
Time to make it right
So why are you still sayin' I'm wrong?
Well, it's only a matter of
Time to set it straight
That you've been lying on my name
Doing what you want
And think you're gonna get away
Well, I'll leave it up to faith for now
But it's only a matter of time
An eye for an eye, you'll go blind
And when did you stop being kind?
You twisted your words like a knife
Well, I'm sure that you're hurting inside
But why would you make your pain mine?
You're making me pay for your crimes
Well, darling I'll be fine
But it's only a matter of
It ain't over yet
You can't tear me down
And act like I will just forget
When karma comes around
Then you'll be drowning in regret
But it's not about revenge tonight
No, it's only a matter of time
An eye for an eye, you'll go blind
And when did you stop being kind?
You twisted your words like a knife, oh
Pick myself up off the floor
You can't hurt me no more
Of this endless charade
I'm not playing your game
You can say what you like
Doesn't mean that you're right
Are you glad you got that out
Do you feel better now?
Do you feel better now? Oh
Time
An eye for an eye, you'll go blind
When did you stop being kind?
You twisted your words like a knife
Well, I'm sure that you're hurting inside
But why would you make your pain mine?
You're making me pay for your crimes
Well, darling I'll be fine
But it's only a matter of time
In this song, Joshua Bassett is confronting someone who is lying about him and trying to make him look bad. He pleads with them to tell the truth and stop hiding behind a facade. He believes that it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out and everyone knows the real story. He also thinks that the person will eventually regret their actions and face karma.
Bassett questions why this person would ever want to hurt him and make him feel their pain. He acknowledges the hurt he feels from the accusations but also notes that he will not let this person tear him down. He also admits that he is not seeking revenge, but rather waiting for the truth to be revealed.
Overall, the lyrics describe a situation involving lies and deceit, and the singer's determination to set things right and clear his name.
Line by Line Meaning
Look me in the eyes
I need you to look at me directly and tell me the truth
Tell me you're not lying to me
Convince me that you're not being deceptive
See through your disguise
I can see through the façade you're putting on
You can't keep on hiding from me
You can't continue to avoid the situation
Time to make it right
It's time to fix this situation
So why are you still sayin' I'm wrong?
Why are you still trying to put the blame on me?
Well, it's only a matter of
This situation won't last forever
Time to set it straight
It's time to clear the air
Time to tell the world
It's time to let everyone know what really happened
That you've been lying on my name
You've been spreading false rumors about me
Doing what you want
You're behaving in a selfish way
And think you're gonna get away
You assume that you won't face any consequences
Well, I'll leave it up to faith for now
I'll trust that the universe will take care of things
An eye for an eye, you'll go blind
If you seek revenge, you'll end up hurting yourself in the process
And when did you stop being kind?
When did you start being cruel and unfair?
You twisted your words like a knife
You turned my own words against me to hurt me
Well, I'm sure that you're hurting inside
I know that you're also experiencing pain
But why would you make your pain mine?
Why are you trying to make me suffer as well?
You're making me pay for your crimes
You're putting the blame and consequences on me when it's not my fault
Well, darling I'll be fine
I'll recover and move on from this situation
It ain't over yet
This situation is far from resolved
You can't tear me down
You can't destroy my confidence or self-worth
And act like I will just forget
You can't assume that I'll forgive and forget easily
When karma comes around
When the consequences of your actions catch up to you
Then you'll be drowning in regret
You'll feel guilty and remorseful for what you've done
But it's not about revenge tonight
I'm not seeking revenge or payback at this moment
Pick myself up off the floor
I need to find the strength to move forward
You can't hurt me no more
Your words and actions no longer have power over me
Of this endless charade
Of this situation that seems to have no end
I'm not playing your game
I refuse to participate in your manipulations and lies
You can say what you like
You can keep talking and spreading rumors if you want
Doesn't mean that you're right
Your words and actions are still wrong and unfair
Are you glad you got that out
Are you satisfied now that you've said what you wanted to say?
Do you feel better now?
Did spreading rumors and hurting others make you feel better?
Time
The passing and eventual resolution of this situation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Victoria Wadge, Joshua Bassett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Look me in the eyes
Tell me you're not lying to me
See through your disguise
You can't keep on hiding from me
Time to make it right
So why are you still sayin' I'm wrong?
Well, it's only a matter of time to set it straight
Time to tell the world that you've been lying on my name
Doing what you want and think you're gonna get away
Well, I'll leave it up to fate for now
But it's only a matter of time
An eye for an eye, you'll go blind
And when did you stop being kind?
You twisted your words like a knife
Well, I'm sure that you're hurting inside
But why would you make your pain mine?
You're making me pay for your crimes
Darling, I'll be fine
But it's only a matter of
It ain't over yet
You can't tear me down and act like I will just forget
When karma comes around, then you'll be drowning in regret
But it's not about revenge tonight
No, it's only a matter of time
An eye for an eye, you'll go blind
And when did you stop being kind?
You twisted your words like a knife (oh)
Pick myself up off the floor, you can't hurt me
No more of this endless charade
I'm not playing your game
You can say what you like
Doesn't mean that you're right
Are you glad you got that out?
Do you feel better now?
Do you feel better now, now?
Time, an eye for an eye, you'll go blind
When did you stop being kind?
You twisted your words like a knife
Well, I'm sure that you're hurting inside
But why would you make your pain mine?
You're making me pay for your crimes
Darling, I'll be fine
But it's only matter of time
@IBellaYT
ok but all drama aside you are extremely talented and handsome joshua Bassett
@tegly2426
i've never seen you comment on a music video
YESS GO BELLA FOR UPLIFTING OTHERS SUCH AN AMAZING QUEEN!
@hamptongirls8907
Period💅 Also thank you for making your lovely videos. They cheer me up when I'm sad
@jenniekim3744
mhm
@ms.cowtehehe8486
Omggg I bellaaa
@officially_angel8510
Hai I love your videos
@craigshirky6389
the gentle passive-aggressive energy in this song is everything
@em_0836
✨ everything ✨
@roudridas5446
So true!
@amandatory7
It is a little bit but also facing consequence for your actions ! Unfortunately in Hollywood you may not suffer from them if you are an hot item and we will never know if he was innocent or guilty without truth in proof.