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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.
Tonight Tonight
Genesis Lyrics
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But it's alright
Like a load on your back that you can't see
Oh, but it's alright
Try to shake it loose, cut it free
Just let it go, just get it away from me, oh
'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight,oh
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
I'm going down, going down like a monkey
Ooh, but it's alright
Try to pick yourself up
Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
But just get it away from me, oh
Because tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
We're gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
I got some money in my pocket
About ready to burn
I don't remember where I got it
I gotta get it to you
So please answer the phone
'Cause I keep calling but you're never home
What am I gonna do
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
You keep telling me I've got everything
You say I've got everything I want
You keep telling me you're gonna help me
You're gonna help me, but you don't
But now I'm in too deep
You see it's got me so that I just can't sleep
Ooh, get me out of here, please get me out of here
Just help me, I'll do anything, anything
If you'll just help me get out of here
I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey
Ooh, but it's alright
It's like a load on your back that you can't see
Ooh, don't you know that it's alright
Just try to shake it loose, cut it free
Let it go, but just get it away from me, oh
'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Maybe we'll make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Please get me out of here
Just someone get me out of here
Just help me I'll do anything, anything
If you'll just help get me out of here
Tonight, oh, I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Yes, tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Yes, I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
The lyrics to Genesis's song Tonight Tonight convey a sense of desperation and a search for redemption. The repeated phrase "tonight, tonight, tonight" highlights the urgency of the singer's plea to make things right. The opening lines, "I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey, But it's alright," suggest the singer feels burdened and weighed down. Despite this, the phrase "it's alright" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps indicating the singer's attempt to convince both themselves and others that everything is fine.
The imagery of a "load on your back that you can't see" further emphasizes the idea of a hidden burden. The singer recognizes that they need to "shake it loose, cut it free," yet there is a sense that this is not entirely within their control. The mention of money that the singer needs to get to someone else adds to their sense of urgency, and the repeated line "just get me out of here" serves as a plea for help.
Overall, the lyrics to "Tonight Tonight" convey a sense of frustration, desperation, and a desire for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey
I feel like I am falling hard and fast, like a monkey falling from a tree.
But it's alright
I'm not too worried about it, I know things will be okay eventually.
Like a load on your back that you can't see
It's like carrying a heavy burden that's invisible to everyone else.
Oh, but it's alright
But despite that, I still have hope and faith that everything will turn out alright.
Try to shake it loose, cut it free
I'm trying hard to let go of this burden and free myself from it.
Just let it go, just get it away from me, oh
I just need to get rid of this burden and move on.
'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
This night feels like a turning point for me, a chance to make things right.
I'm gonna make it right
I'm determined to make everything right tonight.
I'm going down, going down like a monkey
I feel like I'm losing control and slipping downward, like a monkey falling.
Try to pick yourself up
I'm doing my best to pick myself up and keep moving forward.
Carry that weight that you can't see
I'm taking on a heavy burden that no one else can see, but I'm trying to shoulder it anyway.
But don't you know it's alright
But I'm telling myself that it's going to be okay, even though it's hard right now.
It's like a helter skelter
It feels like I'm on a chaotic ride, spinning and falling in unpredictable ways.
Going down and down, round and round
This chaos and instability feels like it keeps getting worse and more overwhelming.
I got some money in my pocket
I have some resources at my disposal that I want to use to fix things.
About ready to burn
I'm eager to spend or use these resources to change my situation.
I don't remember where I got it
The source of my resources and ability to change things is unclear or forgotten.
I gotta get it to you
I need to use these resources to make things right between us.
So please answer the phone
I keep trying to contact you and get through to you, but you're not responding.
'Cause I keep calling but you're never home
I'm feeling frustrated that I can't seem to connect with you or get a response from you.
What am I gonna do
I'm at a loss for what else to try or how to solve the problem of our disconnect.
You keep telling me I've got everything
You've been telling me that I have everything I need to succeed or fix things, but I don't believe you.
You say I've got everything I want
You think I'm already living the life I want, but I feel like something is still missing.
You keep telling me you're gonna help me
You've promised me that you'll help me though this difficult time, but I'm not sure if I believe you.
You're gonna help me, but you don't
I feel let down and disappointed that you haven't followed through on your promise to help me.
But now I'm in too deep
My problems have become more complex and difficult to solve than I anticipated.
You see it's got me so that I just can't sleep
I'm so stressed and anxious about my problems that it's impacting my ability to rest and sleep.
Ooh, get me out of here, please get me out of here
I'm desperate for someone to help me escape my problems and find a way out of this situation.
Just help me, I'll do anything, anything
I'm willing to try anything or do anything to escape my problems and find a path forward.
If you'll just help me get out of here
If you can just help me find a way out and move on from this difficult time, I'd be grateful.
Maybe we'll make it right
I still have hope that we can make things right and fix what's broken between us.
Please get me out of here
I'm in a bad place and need someone to help me find a way out.
Just someone get me out of here
I'm reaching out to anyone who might be able to help me escape this situation.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jerryeubanks3177
Who's been listening to Genesis and Phil Collins (as a solo artist) for as long as they can remember?
@antonygreen4549
Even longer than i can remember
@tronlady1
Only 24 peeps lol 🙈
@tronlady1
25 including me 🙂
@limbajeeraj4090
Since the 80 s Sir. Now at 57 i am still listening
@ashe984
Phil Collins for a long time
@Nixter69er
Why TF isn't there music like this anymore? This is AWESOME! Music today just SUUUUUX!
@reneechristopher2121
One of my favorite bands. Phil Collins is a musical genius.
@lindapearce5699
You said it!
@johnmullins6037
Not a bad actor too! He was good in Miami Vice! As was a number of musicians