The story of by Basement Jaxx plays out across two different mediums: a vibrant, cinematic music video and its emotionally charged lyrics. The Music Video: A Bollywood Tribute
While the video ends happily, the lyrics tell a more melancholic story of a relationship falling apart. Basement Jaxxromeo
: Despite the pain, the narrator decides to "let it all go," marking the end of her hope that he will ever be her "Romeo" again. Romeo - song and lyrics by Basement Jaxx - Spotify The story of by Basement Jaxx plays out
Directed by Andy Hutch, the official video is a colorful homage to 1960s and 70s Bollywood cinema. Romeo - song and lyrics by Basement Jaxx
: The song describes the narrator being left "alone in the dark" with a broken heart, missing the simple warmth of shared mornings and laughter.
: After one man emerges victorious, the story concludes with a massive celebratory dance in front of an Indian temple, complete with fireworks and flowers, ending with the couple watching a sunset together. The Song: A Fallen Romance