That's All
Genesis - Complete Discography Lyrics
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I found out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could say day and you'd say night
Tell it's black when I know that it's white
Always the same, it's just a shame and that's all
I could leave but I won't go
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me lookin' at you with you lookin' at me
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Turnin' me on, turnin' me off
Makin' me feel like I want too much
Livin' with you's just a-puttin' me through it all of the time
Runnin' around, stayin' out all night
Takin' it all 'stead of takin' one bite
Livin' with you's just a-puttin' me through it all of the time
Well, I could leave but I won't go
Well, it'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me lookin' at you, you lookin' at me
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Truth is I love you, more than I wanted to
There's no point in tryin' to pretend
There's been no one who makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together 'til the end
Yeah
Where I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
So why does it always seem to be
Me lookin' at you, you lookin' at me
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
But I love you, more than I wanted to
There's no point in trying to pretend
There's been no one who makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together 'til the end
But just as I thought it was goin' alright
I found out I'm wrong when I thought I was right
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Well, I could say day and you say night
Tell me it's black when I know that it's white
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
That's all
In Genesis's song That's All, the singer is reflecting on a troubled relationship which he/she can't seem to leave. The song is about the emotional struggle of the singer who is stuck in a relationship that is not working out. The opening lines, "Just as I thought it was goin' alright, I found out I'm wrong when I thought I was right," show the singer's frustration with the situation. Despite knowing that it's not working out, he/she can't bring themselves to leave. The constant struggle and disappointment in the relationship is expressed through the lines, "Always the same, it's just a shame, that's all."
The singer seems to be caught in a cycle of ups and downs with their partner. The lyrics, "Turnin' me on, turnin' me off, Makin' me feel like I want too much," show how the partner's actions and behaviors are affecting the singer's emotional state. The song conveys the singer's confusion and indecisiveness about leaving the relationship, as they sing, "Well, I could leave but I won't go, It'd be easier I know, I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes."
Line by Line Meaning
Just as I thought it was goin' alright
I believed everything was going well
I found out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
I realized that I was mistaken despite thinking I was correct
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
The pattern of disappointment is recurring, and it's a pity
I could say day and you'd say night
We can never seem to agree on anything
Tell it's black when I know that it's white
You always contradict me, regardless of what I know to be true
Always the same, it's just a shame and that's all
The situation is ever-repeating, and it's a disgrace
I could leave but I won't go
Despite desiring to depart, I am choosing to remain
Though my heart might tell me so
My emotions may urge me otherwise
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
I am numb as a result of this tumultuous relationship
But why does it always seem to be
Despite everything, it still feels like the same scenario every time
Me lookin' at you with you lookin' at me
We're locked in perpetual conflict
Turnin' me on, turnin' me off
You're incredibly fickle and inconsistent in affecting my emotions
Makin' me feel like I want too much
I cannot be content with the amount you provide despite your efforts to please
Livin' with you's just a-puttin' me through it all of the time
Living together is a constant struggle
Runnin' around, stayin' out all night
You engage in irresponsible behavior and neglect our relationship
Takin' it all 'stead of takin' one bite
You bite off more than you can chew
Well, it'd be easier I know
Leaving the relationship would be simpler
Truth is I love you, more than I wanted to
Honestly, I have deeper feelings for you than I intended to have
There's no point in tryin' to pretend
There's no reason to be dishonest about our connection
There's been no one who makes me feel like you do
No one has been able to arouse the passion within me that you can
Say we'll be together 'til the end
Promise you'll stay with me until the end of our lives
That's all
The situation is what it is
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford
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@marieblue
“That’s All” (1983) is about a failing relationship. The singer feels that no matter how hard he tries, the relation keeps dwindling : “It’s always the same, it’s just a shame, that’s all.”
Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks was among the first to resort to the Emulator, a digital sampler (introduced in 1981). Banks would record his bandmate Mike Rutherford as he noodled around on his instruments, then play around with those samples to craft a track. And that’s how this tune developed.
Tony Banks explained : “We were just improvising in the studio and Mike was playing a bit on guitar. With the Emulator, I was able to sample bits and pieces as we were going along. I sampled this bit of Mike’s, which didn’t sound very good, so I actually slowed it down to about half or a quarter speed, and it sort of played a suggestion of the riff that became ‘That’s All’ […]. I played it on the piano like that, and I thought, ‘this is really good.’ Phil went at it with a sort of ‘Rocky Raccoon’ style drumming on it, which made it something it hadn’t really been at all in the first place. Then I just wanted to keep it simple, chord-wise, and let it go where it would, rather than trying to combine it with another bit […]. We really let the song develop in itself, and I was pleased with that. That’s a simpler Genesis song, but one that really works.”
One of the most accessible Genesis pieces, “That’s All” was their first Top 10 smash in the US, setting the stage for their amazing string of hits the rest of the decade as they adapted their sound from progressive rock to tighter pop lays.
ONE CATCHY COMPOSITION… STILL‼️ 💚🎶💜
@Kileolamhasdo
Genius
Just as I thought it was going alright
I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could say day, and you'd say night
Tell me it's black when I know that it's white
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could leave but I won't go
Though my heart might tell me so
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Turning me on, turning me off,
Making me feel like I want too much
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time
Running around, staying out all night
Taking it all instead of taking one bite
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time
I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Truth is I love you
More than I wanted to
There's no point in trying to pretend
There's been no-one who
Makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together till the end
I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
So why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
But I love you
More than I wanted to
There's no point in trying to pretend
There's been no-one who
Makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together till the end
@manuela_77_or_Critney
Tony Banks rocks! Some catchy piano playing in this tune! 🎹👍
@timwingham8952
So right. A very talented musician. Keane's sound owes a lot to this track.
@tomasagrifoglio2869
the classics never die !!! forever phill collins legend !!!
@chriswalls5831
80s
@JaketheSnake1123
Perfect song for GTA 6 reveal trailer.
@SugarMan69_
My man predicted a year ago
@ActivWorld
@@SugarMan69_lmao
@gsrman8834
@@SugarMan69_wtf HOW HAHAHA
@lukasz5076
Your right my friend that's the first song from GTA6 Trailler
@deda92sm
This guy is a time traveller, I don't have any other logical explanation