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1. Genesis formed in 1967 in Godalming, Surrey (United Kingdom) and was one of the most popular progressive rock bands in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. During the 1970s, Peter Gabriel was the lead singer until his departure, when drummer Phil Collins stepped up to the mic and replaced him.
Starting as an amalgam of two bands formed by schoolboys attending Charterhouse School in Godalming, England, the original lineup consisted of Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Chris Stewart, though Stewart was soon replaced as drummer by John Silver and then John Mayhew. By the end of 1970, Phillips and Mayhew had left the band, with Collins joining as drummer, and by early 1971, guitarist Steve Hackett had filled the gap left by Phillips. The lineup of Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Rutherford, and Collins remained in place until Gabriel's departure in 1975.
During the period of 1970-1975, the band produced some of the most widely-acclaimed albums of the progressive rock era, including "Nursery Cryme", "Foxtrot" (featuring the side-long epic "Supper's Ready") and the seminal album "Selling England by the Pound", which generated Genesis' first foray into the charts with "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)". This lineup culminated with the band's magnum opus "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" in 1974. Following the tour promoting the album, frontman Peter Gabriel left the group in mid 1975.
Genesis decided to continue on as a four-piece, producing two albums, "A Trick of the Tail" and "Wind & Wuthering", which found the band proving to themselves and to the world that they could move on after Gabriel's departure. Collins stepped up to fill the role of lead vocalist after countless auditions for a new singer proved fruitless by the completion of recording for "A Trick of the Tail". Hackett quietly departed after the "Wind & Wuthering" tour in 1977, feeling that his creative input for the band was being repressed.
In 1978, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford contributed music to a British movie called "The Shout" based on a short story by Robert Graves, directed by Jerzy Skomilowski and produced by Jeremy Thomas. (More credits and info here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078259/combined)
Genesis then became a trio which began to move away from the dying embers of progressive rock. They established themselves as a more commercially-friendly outfit with the release of their 1978 album "...And Then There Were Three...", finding their first US hit with the single "Follow You Follow Me".
Banks, Rutherford, and Collins became more adept at writing radio-friendly songs in the 1980s. This reached a peak with the release of 1986's "Invisible Touch", in which more than half of the album's eight songs made it to the singles chart, including the title track, "Land of Confusion" and "In Too Deep". All three band members produced solo albums during Genesis' downtime in the 80s and 90s - most notably Collins' increasingly successful solo work, and Rutherford's sideline group "Mike and the Mechanics" which found moderate success - with evolving styles reflected both when going solo and when recording together as Genesis.
Collins left the group in 1996, and was replaced vocally by Ray Wilson, the former lead singer of Scottish band "Stiltskin". Israeli born drummer Nir Zidkyahu and "Spock's Beard" drummer Nick D'Virgilio stepped in to fill the drumming role. Their 1997 album "Calling All Stations" was unable to find worldwide success, and despite scoring a minor U.K. hit with "Congo", the group slowly faded out of public consciousness. In 1998, after the "Calling All Stations" tour (the US leg of which was cut short due to poor album sales), Wilson was released from the band, and Zidkyahu and D'Virgilio, having never been "official" band members, went their separate ways. The band, now down to only Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, took a break from performing and recording.
In 1999 Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, and Hackett collaborated to re-record "The Carpet Crawlers" for greatest hits compilation "Turn It on Again: The Hits".
During the latter part of 2005, rumors spread that the band would reform again in its most famous five-man configuration. Genesis management stated that there were no current plans at that time, and that nothing would change in the following twelve months. Phil Collins then said in a radio interview in April 2006 that the classic Genesis line-up was considering a new live-staging of "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", but it was not to be. On 7th November 2006, Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced they would be doing a twenty-date tour of Europe in the summer of 2007, with a North American tour to follow.
A Live DVD of the final European concert in Rome, where the band performed free for 500,000 fans, was released May 26th 2008: "When In Rome - Live 2007".
In April of 2011, Phil Collins, after completing a reunion tour with Genesis, said in a newspaper interview that he has no plans to tour or make another album, effectively retiring after over 40 years in the music business.
Official website: www.genesis-music.com
2. In 1967-8, there was an American band that was also named Genesis. It was a psychedelic rock group based in Los Angeles which released one album In the Beginning in 1968. The name conflict was known to the record label of UK Genesis, which is why their debut album From Genesis to Revelation coyly omitted the band's name except in the album title. While both bands suffered poor sales for their debuts, the US band broke up in late 1968 not long after one of their members was drafted into the army. This more or less ended any significant confusion except in situations like Last.fm or lazy Googling.
3. A Colombian group called Génesis also exists. If you are scrobbling songs by that group and have ended up on this page, please fix your tags to Génesis with the first "e" accented.
Since I Lost You
Genesis Lyrics
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Like morning dreams they just disappear
Like dust in your hand falling to the floor
How can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since you've been gone
It's all too easy to take so much for granted
But it's so hard to find the words to say
Like a castle in the sand the water takes away
How can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since I've lost you
Ooh now you'll never see
Ooh now you'll never know
All the things I planned for you
Things for you and me
I held your hand so tightly
That I couldn't let it go
Now how can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since you've been gone
In "Since I Lost You," Genesis singer Phil Collins reflects on the painful feeling of loss after a relationship ends. Collins sings about how it seems in just an instant, your whole world can shatter into tiny pieces, and life can never be the same again. He compares this feeling to watching your morning dreams disappear or dust falling through your fingertips. Collins continues to share that though it's all too easy to take things for granted, it's hard to find the right words to say, and the water will eventually wash the castle away. He mourns the loss of his relationship, holding on to his partner's hand so tightly that he couldn't let it go.
Throughout the song, Collins repeats the line, "Cause my heart is broken in pieces," driving home the pain and sadness he feels after losing his love. He longs for what could have been, singing, "Ooh now you'll never see/Ooh now you'll never know/All the things I planned for you/Things for you and me." The song's melancholic tune, paired with Collins' heartfelt vocals, effectively conveys the feeling of heartbreak and loss.
Overall, "Since I Lost You" is a poignant expression of grief and longing after a failed relationship. Collins captures the raw emotions of heartbreak vividly, and the song is a powerful reminder of how love can shape our lives and leave a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems in a moment, your whole world can shatter
Life can change drastically in a blink of an eye, leaving everything you know behind.
Like morning dreams they just disappear
Things that once seemed so real and promising can suddenly vanish in the blink of an eye, like a dream.
Like dust in your hand falling to the floor
The things we hold onto so tightly, like dust, can be blown away and lost forever.
How can life ever be the same
Once something changes drastically, it can be hard to fathom ever returning to what it once was.
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
The artist's heart has been shattered and torn apart.
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
The singer reiterates that their heart has been completely shattered.
Since you've been gone
The singer's heartbreak is tied to the departure of someone they loved deeply.
It's all too easy to take so much for granted
It's easy to overlook the worth and importance of something or someone until it's too late.
But it's so hard to find the words to say
Expressing the depth of our feelings can be incredibly difficult and challenging.
Like a castle in the sand the water takes away
Things that seem strong and secure can be washed away and taken by the sea, leaving behind only traces of what once was.
Ooh now you'll never see
The person the singer is addressing will never get to witness the plans and dreams that were once in store for them.
Ooh now you'll never know
Further emphasizing the loss and missed opportunities, the person who left will never know what could have been.
All the things I planned for you
The singer had grand plans and expectations for the person they loved deeply.
Things for you and me
These plans were symbiotic and would have benefited both the singer and their loved one.
I held your hand so tightly
The singer fought to hold onto something that they knew was fleeting and fragile.
That I couldn't let it go
The artist's grip was so tight that they couldn't relinquish it even when it was time to.
Now how can life ever be the same
The artist's world has been upended and turned inside out. There's no going back to how things were before.
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
The singer has been left with deep emotional scars as a result of their loss.
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
The singer once again reiterates the extent of their heartbreak.
Since you've been gone
The source of the artist's pain remains the departure of the person they loved deeply.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: TONY BANKS, PHIL COLLINS, MICHAEL RUTHERFORD
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@o.portista
Lyrics to this beautiful track; 💙👑
It seems in a moment, your whole world can shatter
Like morning dreams they just disappear
Like dust in your hand falling to the floor
How can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since you've been gone
It's all too easy to take so much for granted
But it's so hard to find the words to say
Like a castle in the sand the water takes away
How can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since I've lost you
Ooh now you'll never see
Ooh now you'll never know
All the things I planned for you
Things for you and me
I held your hand so tightly
That I couldn't let it go
Now how can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since you've been gone
@antster1983
""Since I Lost You" was born in innocence. [Mike] Rutherford and [Tony] Banks were working in the studio the March day Eric Clapton's 4 1/2 year old son, Conor, fell to his death from an open window on the 49th floor of a Manhattan apartment building.
""I came in the next day and they played it for me," [Phil] Collins said. "Straightaway, I was singing the things you hear on the record.
cos my heart is broken in pieces
yes my heart is broken in pieces
since you've been gone.
""It wasn't until the lyrics were finished that I told Tony and Mike what they were about", Collins says. "I didn't want to talk about it. Nor did any of us. We would prefer for people to think it's just a love song."
"That is where things would stand with "Since I Lost You," if Collins hadn't played the song for Clapton. The grieving guitarist was so moved by the song and the lines, "I held your hand so tightly, that I couldn't let it go, Now how can life ever be the same," he had to tell his friends. They, in turn, told others. Word got out.
""Now we're talking about it," Collins says. "I'm glad I can. But it still gives you shivers when you think about it."
"Collins grows quiet. To bring himself around, Genesis' class clown cracks a joke - "here's Mike to tell you that everything I've been saying is a lie" - as he passes the phone to Rutherford."
-Genesis talking to Cliff Radel of the Cincinatti Enquirer, 10th November 1991
@finchharper4647
I'm currently on a grief journey for an unexpected death, and this song is very true. People if you have someone you love, please let them know. You'll regret it if they are gone and you didn't.
@kadehamelin9582
I understand that pain fully. The best friend I ever had, my brother, was taken by a sudden aggressive colon cancer almost exactly 4 months ago, and I have countless memories of him that save me. We Held hands tightly when he was lucid. Indeed, hold your loved ones close. You never know when your next moment with them may be your last.
@davidthomson8030
Father just gone to heaven.this is how I feel 😢
@o.portista
A beautiful track in the album, espically for it's background story, overall an underrated imo. So much emotion in the lyrics, the Instrumental, and the meaning behind it, hard to see not much credit given to it. One of my favorites. Long Live Genesis, A never ending legacy. 💙👑
@wagnerribeirodesantana1651
This song is very touching sometimes it brings me to tears!♥️🎹🎶
@villapertiwi8784
Even if sitting alone remember happy moment
@velvitjonze
Song of the album for me. Something beautiful from the tragedy of Connor Claptons incredibly sad death. This and Tears in Heaven are tributes that will last forever.
@o.portista
Lyrics to this beautiful track; 💙👑
It seems in a moment, your whole world can shatter
Like morning dreams they just disappear
Like dust in your hand falling to the floor
How can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since you've been gone
It's all too easy to take so much for granted
But it's so hard to find the words to say
Like a castle in the sand the water takes away
How can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since I've lost you
Ooh now you'll never see
Ooh now you'll never know
All the things I planned for you
Things for you and me
I held your hand so tightly
That I couldn't let it go
Now how can life ever be the same
'Cause my heart is broken in pieces
Yes my heart is broken in pieces
Since you've been gone
@jonmutanen8896
This song ALWAYS makes me cry because it is a part of my life's soundtrack. Not to mention, I know about heartache.
@mojalefataunyana2988
Leaving one with tears in the eyes and bleeding heart,, especially listening to the song alone...