The roots of Gene lay in a band called Spin, which featured guitarist Steve Mason and drummer Matt James. Spin disbanded after their career was sidetracked by their bassist's injury in a car crash, yet Mason and James continued playing together, recruiting bassist Kevin Miles through a mutual friend. The trio eventually met Welsh native Martin Rossiter, and the quartet formed Gene in 1993. Over the course of the next few months, the band wrote a batch of songs and had performed a number of concerts by the end of the year. A pair of music journalists, Keith Cameron and Roy Wilkinson, formed the Costermonger label in order to release Gene's debut single, "For the Dead," in April 1994. Nearly every copy of the limited-edition release sold out within the first week, and Gene soon became favorites of the British music weeklies. That July, "Be My Light, Be My Guide" became a number one hit on the indie charts, and Gene had emerged as one of the leading new bands of the burgeoning Britpop movement. Major-label interest beckoned, and the group signed with Polydor, who subsidized Costermonger in the U.K. An acclaimed third single, "Sleep Well Tonight," followed in September, and in January of 1995, Gene was named Best New Act at NME's Brat Awards.
Until the release of the group's debut album, Olympian, in the spring of 1995, Gene had continued to build momentum, partially because Martin Rossiter had adopted Morrissey's technique of giving articulate, outrageous and witty interviews. Olympian, however, was greeted with mixed reviews, and although the group had a sizable fan base -- the album debuted in the Top Ten -- they were soon overshadowed by the legions of groups that popped up in the wake of Blur and Oasis' success. Even so, "Haunted by You" and "Olympian" both became Top 20 hits. Early in 1996, To See the Lights, a collection of B-sides and BBC sessions, was released in England. For the remainder of the year, Gene was quiet, preparing their second album, Drawn to the Deep End. "Fighting Fit" was released as a teaser in the fall and became a Top Ten hit, but Drawn to the Deep End didn't follow through on its success. Although it debuted in the Top Ten upon its release in early 1997, it was greeted with decidedly mixed reviews and quickly fell down the charts, although the group's core audience remained loyal. By the new millennium, the band was without a label. They founded Contra and issued the live set Rising for Sunset: Live at the Troubadour in 2000. The album went almost unnoticed among the indie scene, however a true comeback loomed ahead. In mid-summer 2002, Gene emerged with Libertine, their strongest material since Olympian. A late summer/early fall trek across America coincided with the release.
Bibiography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
There is another artist ith the same name:
2) GENE (جين) a Syrian neoprogressive rock band, one of the best acts in the Syrian rock scene, they started under the name ZODIAC playing progressive rock songs for bands such as ( Karmakanic ) later on they changed their name to GENE and decide to use Arabic lyrics with the progressive music creating a very unique style of their own, proving again how flexible Arabic language can be.
They are:
Maen rajab: Guitars
Omar harb: Bass guitar (The Hourglass - Anas & Friends)
Shadi Ali: Vocals (Guest in Anas & Friends)
Sahel Zen Eldien: Drums
Hazem Al-Ani: Piano & Keyboards
Anas Abd al-Moumen: Guitars (Anas & Friends)
GENE released their debut self-titled album in August 2008 .
For The Dead
Gene Lyrics
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I hear you sing
"You will be fine"
With every note
Stuck in your throat
"This is your time", but
Everyone is just walking away from me
Am I really that nasty
Everyone is just turning away from me
Am I really that filthy
It's cold and dark, let me in
I'm in love with this land of plenty
Full of folks that still are friendly
I've lost my will, still I see some hope
Give me a rope, I'll take it gladly
Find me a tree, make it sturdy
Bye ma! it's my time to go
Yes this one's for the dead
In Gene's song For The Dead, he sings about his struggle to fit in and feel accepted by those around him. He hears comforting words in the wind, assuring him that he will be fine and that this is his time, yet he still feels isolated and rejected. He wonders if his outward appearance is affecting how others perceive him and why they are all walking away. He longs for warmth and companionship in the cold and dark.
However, Gene still has a deep love and appreciation for the land and people around him. He sees hope despite his struggles and asks for a rope to climb towards it. He even has a sense of humor, jokingly saying goodbye to his mother as if he is going to die. The song ends with the haunting refrain of "this one's for the dead," implying that the struggle he is enduring is a kind of death, yet he continues to cling to hope and search for connection.
The lyrics of For The Dead are somewhat ambiguous, leaving room for interpretation. It could speak to anyone who has felt rejected or isolated, especially those struggling with mental health issues. The song also seems to touch on themes of mortality, mortality, and loneliness. It is a beautiful and powerful song that showcases Gene's talent as a songwriter and performer.
Line by Line Meaning
With every wind
Every time the wind blows, I hear your voice
I hear you sing
I hear you singing words of comfort and assurance
"You will be fine"
You are going to make it, everything will be okay
With every note
Every time you sing
Stuck in your throat
Your words are not getting through to me
"This is your time", but
This is your moment to shine, but something is holding me back
Everyone is just walking away from me
I feel neglected and abandoned by everyone around me
Am I really that nasty
Could it be that I have done something so terrible that people do not want to associate with me?
All the dust and dirt affects my skin
The harsh realities of life have taken their toll on me
Everyone is just turning away from me
People are avoiding me
Am I really that filthy
Could I be that disgusting and unapproachable
It's cold and dark, let me in
I feel lost and alone, and I am asking for someone to let me into their life
I'm in love with this land of plenty
I appreciate the abundance and richness of life that surrounds me
Full of folks that still are friendly
Despite my struggles there are still people who are kind to me
I've lost my will, still I see some hope
I have lost my motivation and strength, but I still have a glimmer of hope that things will get better
Give me a rope, I'll take it gladly
I am willing to take any help that is available
Find me a tree, make it sturdy
I need something solid on which to hang onto and support me
Bye ma! it's my time to go
I am leaving this world, saying goodbye to my mother
Yes this one's for the dead
This song is dedicated to those who have already passed away
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Written by: KEVIN MILES, MARTIN ROSSITER, MATT JAMES, STEVE MASON
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Letra traducida
Para el especial anual del 2012
Con cada viento te oigo cantar
"Estarás bien»
Con cada nota en la garganta
"Este es tu tiempo", pero
Todos se están alejando de mí.
Estoy realmente desagradable
Todo el polvo y la suciedad afectan mi piel
Todos se están alejando de mí.
Estoy realmente asqueroso
Hace frío y está oscuro, déjame entrar.
Estoy enamorado de esta tierra de la abundancia
Lleno de amigos que aún son amistosos
He perdido mi voluntad, todavía veo alguna esperanza
Dame una cuerda, me lo llevo con mucho gusto
Encuéntrame un árbol, hazlo fuerte
¡Adiós mamá!
Es mi hora de irme.
Sí, éste es para los muertos.
Edward Kang
With every wind I hear you sing
"You will be fine"
With every note stuck in your throat
"This is your time" but
Everyone is just walking away from me
Am I really that nasty
All the dust and dirt affects my skin
Everyone is just turning away from me
Am I really that dirty
It's dark and cold, so let me in
Oh yes, I'm in love with this land of plenty
Full of folks that still are friendly
I've lost my will, but still I see some hope
Give me a rope, I'll take it gladly
Find me a tree, make sure it's sturdy
Bye ma, it's my time to go
Yes, this one's for the dead
With every wind, oh I hear you sing
"You will be fine"
With every note stuck in your throat
"This is your time" but
Everyone is just walking away from me
Am I really that nasty
All the dust and dirt affects my skin
Everyone is just turning away from me
Am I really that filthy
It's dark and cold, so let me in
Oh yes, I'm in love with this land of plenty
We laugh aloud we deliver gently
I've lost my will, but still I see some hope
Give me a rope, I'll take it gladly
Find me a tree and make it snappy
Bye ma, it's my time to go
Yes, this one's for the dead
Yes, this one's for the dead
Jut Wilton
One of the greatest but very unappreciated bands of the 90's !! For me This is one of the stand out songs of that era
Paul Hinckley
Amazing band. Saw them live twice. They didn't disappoint.
slackereconomy
they really were THAT good. perfect.
Mark Braid
I'm 33 and I only heard this song a couple of years ago. I'd have been so into Gene if I'd heard them when I was younger
Theresa Pearson
Great song, great band
southerner4566
Great band ,It's a shame they didn't last longer
Robert Darby
Gene should have been bigger back in the day, made some cracking tunes 👌
Zago Zago
That lick at 1:40. Knopfler Esque.👌
johnny fartpants
Steve Mason.
His Knopfler Esque lick at 1:40 is incredible. Even Though it's a basic B Major, A Major, Ab Minor progression the slides make it sound far more convoluted.
mi hills
they said they were influenced by the smiths mostly and echo and the bunny man, new order bryan ferry bowie damn good band.