Gene were an English alternative rock quartet that rose to prominence in th… Read Full Bio ↴Gene were an English alternative rock quartet that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s. Formed in 1993, they were popularly labelled as a Britpop band and often drew comparisons to The Smiths because of their Morrissey-esque lead singer, Martin Rossiter. Gene's music was influenced by The Jam, The Smiths, The Style Council and The Clash.

Your Love It Lies
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While chimneys seep
my room is dark
The wardrobe sees you sleep
There's nothing here
But rumbles from our streeet,
And I'm left wanting more

I've tried to ask, but

While stooping down
Your mouth began to gasp
"Oh, look at that,
I think I'd better pass"
So I'm left wanting more

Given time and a cheap dark room
And I will show you
All the love and wonder
You could buy

This town lies calm
The low sun climbs
And if you give me time
I'll take you in my arms
And tend you like a vine
But I'm left wanting more

Your love, it lies
Those hands deny the hatred in your eyes
So turn that down
And give me a reply
But I'm still left wanting more

All great loves of this world
Are cast asunder, because
Here comes my thunder

Just for one night
No need to buy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Your Love It Lies" by Gene are complex and leave a lot open to interpretation. The singer is expressing their desire for a lover, who seems hesitant to reciprocate. The imagery of the "chimneys seep[ing]," "dark" room, and "rumbles" from the outside world create a feeling of isolation and longing. The singer mentions trying to ask for the love they want, but it seems as though the other person doesn't want to provide it. The line "Those hands deny the hatred in your eyes" creates a sense of tension and conflict between the two characters.

One possible interpretation of the song is that it reflects a sense of unrequited love. The singer is unable to satisfy their desire for their lover, who is either unwilling or unable to reciprocate their feelings. The line "I'll take you in my arms and tend you like a vine" suggests that the singer wants to care for and tend to the other person, but is unable to do so without their consent.

Another possible interpretation is that the song touches on themes of class and economic inequality. The line "Given time and a cheap dark room / And I will show you all the love and wonder you could buy" suggests that the singer is from a lower-income background and is willing to put in work to provide for their lover. However, the other person may not value the singer's love because they come from a different class or have their own economic priorities.

Line by Line Meaning

While chimneys seep
As smoke leaks through chimneys into my room

my room is dark
My room lacks light and brightness

The wardrobe sees you sleep
While you sleep, the wardrobe stands guard and watches over you

There's nothing here
My surroundings are empty and devoid of significance

But rumbles from our streeet,
The only sound I hear is the noise from the street outside

And I'm left wanting more
I desire more than what I currently have or experience

I've tried to ask, but
I have attempted to pose my question, however

While stooping down
As I leaned forward

Your mouth began to gasp
You involuntarily gasped for air

"Oh, look at that,
"Oh, take a look at that,

I think I'd better pass"
I believe I should decline or refuse

So I'm left wanting more
As a result, my desire remains unfulfilled

Given time and a cheap dark room
If provided enough time and an unadorned space with minimal lighting

And I will show you
I will demonstrate and reveal to you

All the love and wonder
The many emotions and feelings of affection and amazement

You could buy
That you may procure or obtain

This town lies calm
The city is quiet and at rest

The low sun climbs
The sun is slowly rising on the horizon

And if you give me time
If you permit me enough time

I'll take you in my arms
I will hug and embrace you

And tend you like a vine
And treat you with care and attention, like tending to a plant

But I'm left wanting more
Yet, I yearn and crave for more

Your love, it lies
Your love is deceitful

Those hands deny the hatred in your eyes
Your actions and gestures contradict the animosity in your gaze

So turn that down
Lower your guard or tone

And give me a reply
Respond to me

But I'm still left wanting more
Despite it all, my desire persists and grows

All great loves of this world
All grand romantic relationships in this world

Are cast asunder, because
Are destroyed, because

Here comes my thunder
I am about to unleash my powerful emotions

Just for one night
Only for one evening

No need to buy
You don't have to pay for it

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEVIN DAVID MILES, MARTIN CHARLES ROSSITER, MATT JAMES, STEVEN ASHLEY MASON

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