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Basement
The Dopamines Lyrics

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Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.

Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.

Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
Everybody sing. There’s a flood in the basement so you better leave,

cause the fluid in your lungs is a substance you can’t breathe.
Go ahead, fill your lungs with what you’ll never be.
While you’re floating to the top we’ll all continue to sing.

Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
Everybody sing. There’s a flood in the basement so you better leave,
cause the fluid in your lungs is a substance you can’t breathe.
Go ahead, fill your lungs with what you’ll never be.
While you’re floating to the top we’ll all continue to sing.

There’s a flood in the basement.
There’s a flood in the basement.
Breathe it in, scream it out till we break these foundation walls.
There’s a flood in the basement.
There’s a flood in the basement.
Breathe it in, scream it out till we break these foundation walls.
There’s a flood in the basement.
There’s a flood in the basement.
Breathe it in, scream it out till we break these foundation walls.
There’s a flood in the basement.

There’s a flood in the basement.
Breathe it in, scream it out till we break these foundation walls.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dopamines's song "Basement" convey a sentiment of unity and defiance, even in the face of adversity or dangers such as a flood. The repeated verse of "Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing" provides a sense of community and a way to cope with the situation at hand. The lines "Go ahead, fill your lungs with what you’ll never be / While you’re floating to the top we’ll all continue to sing" suggest that individuals should accept and face their limitations, but they can still find solace in being part of a group that can persevere together. The bridge of the song, with its repeated refrain of "There’s a flood in the basement" and call to "breathe it in, scream it out till we break these foundation walls," further emphasizes this idea of coming together to power through tough times.

Overall, "Basement" can be interpreted as a song about solidarity and the importance of companionship and mutual support. Even when facing challenges, individuals can find comfort and strength in being part of a community that will stick together and "break these foundation walls" no matter what comes their way.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody left in the basement take a deep breath and sing.
In a difficult situation where all hope seems to be lost, get some air, stay calm and sing your way out.

There’s a flood in the basement so you better leave,
A warning of the impending danger, encouraging people to evacuate and save their lives.

cause the fluid in your lungs is a substance you can’t breathe.
The flood water isn't just ordinary water, but it contains substances that can cause respiratory problems and death.

Go ahead, fill your lungs with what you’ll never be.
Taking in the toxic flood water is equivalent to accepting what you can never be – someone who can breathe it in and live through it.

While you’re floating to the top we’ll all continue to sing.
Even in the worst scenarios where some people may perish, life goes on and others continue to sing and live on.

There’s a flood in the basement.
A recurring phrase, emphasizing the existence and gravity of the situation.

Breathe it in, scream it out till we break these foundation walls.
An expression of determination to overcome the flood and any other obstacles by breathing in the toxic air, screaming out, and breaking through to safety.

Contributed by Nathan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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