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Genesis
Grimes Lyrics


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My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My
My
My

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Overall Meaning

"Genesis" by Grimes is a euphoric electropop song that begins with the repetition of the lines, "My heart, I never feel, I never see, I never know." These lines may, at first glance, seem to indicate emotional numbing or detachment, as if Grimes was describing a heart that does not easily allow her to form strong emotions. Yet, the song seems to underscore how her heart falls and how she falls in love merely moments after. At its core, Genesis is a song about the quick and intense rush of first love. The opening lines are a depiction of loneliness, where Grimes feels disconnected, but as she falls in love, she is finally feeling something, finally seeing something, finally knowing something.


As the song continues, Grimes gives us a glimpse into the world of her and her lover. When she sings "Home and I know, playing the deck above, it's always different, I am the one in love," she is describing a space that is repeatedly changing, but her feelings remain constant. She has found her place, and nothing else matters. The song conveys a sense of freedom and liberation that comes with a true and genuine affection. Grimes' lyrics suggest that love is a force that can transform, enliven, and offer hope.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart, I never feel
The singer is expressing that she has a hard time feeling things on an emotional level


I never see
She also has a hard time visualizing her emotions


I never know
She feels like she never really knows what she is feeling


Oh, heart
The singer is addressing her own heart with a sense of longing or desperation


And then it falls
Despite her struggles with feeling, the singer still experiences moments of heartbreak


And then I fall
These moments of heartbreak also have a significant emotional impact on the singer


And then I know
Through experiencing heartbreak, the singer gains a deeper understanding of her own emotions


Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
The singer is questioning whether or not anyone truly understands her on an emotional level


Home and I know
The singer feels a sense of comfort and familiarity when she is alone at home


Playing the deck above
This line is a bit unclear in meaning, but could refer to the singer listening to music or playing music herself


It's always different
This line could refer to the ever-changing nature of the singer's emotions and experiences


I am the one in love
The singer is declaring herself as the one who is in love, indicating that this song could be about a new romantic relationship




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLAIRE ELISE BOUCHER

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I LOVE THE GRIMES SM OMG

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@leopoldonapos7433

My heart will never feel (be)
Will never see
Will never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know [x4]

My, My, My
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love [x4]

My heart will never feel (be)
Will never see
Will never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know [x2]

Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love [x2]

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different (now)
I'm the one in love [x2



@quetzyprieto2778

lyrics<3


My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My
My
My
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart (my)
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know (know my heart)
Playing the deck above (know my heart)
It's always different (know my heart)
I'm the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love
Home and I know (I'm the one)
Playing the deck above
It's always different (I'm the one)
I'm the one in love
Home and I know (I'm the one)
Playing the deck above
It's always different (I'm the one)
I'm the one in love
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my-
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love



@ariel_the_terrible

This song makes me feel like a god watching the rebirth of the universe or an immortal who watches time pass eternally. Watching the stars creation and eventual demise. Galaxies colliding and forming new systems. New intelligent life forms grow and eventually die out, from natural causes or self destruction.

You ache, knowing you have no way to tell them exactly how meaningless their existence is in the grand scheme of what you’ve witnessed.

A shooting star passes by, slowly fading. A cruel reminder that everything you come to know will die eventually. You feel a tear roll down your cheek as you realize how meaningless life really is. Dawn after dawn, you slowly come to terms with the eternity of time.

And now, sitting in the cold, dark desolation of space, you can only wonder what the future holds. Your planet you inhabited for the time being had just exploded. A result of the native species leading itself into extinction. A story you’ve watched play out over and over again. They never listened to you. Despite your age, you feel helpless and almost naive. You allowed yourself to become attached to this race and you watched them burn.

And now you watch the debris float around you and you feel nothing. You feel empty. Just like the endless void of space that surrounds you.

But you know that time passes. Eventually you’ll watch yet another species grow sentience and intelligence and then watch them die all over again. But yet, you watch anyway. Eons old, but yet you still make those same mistakes.

You love, lose, and love again only to lose once more. It’s a cycle and you allow it to happen.

…


But that’s okay. You’ll never learn, but that’s the fun of eternal life. What point is there to living if not gaining new knowledge?

You feel revolted at the prospect.


You close your eyes once again and allow the coldness to close in.



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@honganhvu1672

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i felt that

@tummy3950

So did her son

@maeri7759

@@tummy3950 nah thats baby name #2

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@intj4978

grimes is not as weird as y'all are making her seem, she's still weird af though

@honganhvu1672

Damn 666 likes

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@YouHaveHitAWall

Sounds like a song you’d hear in a dream.

@johntmw

Exactly

@hearts_forIri

Or at the end of a sad marvel movie or smth

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