1. A Br… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands and a solo artist under the name Geneva:
1. A British Indie band
2. A French post-metal band
3. A former band member of Belle Amie
Geneva were a British indie band from Aberdeen, Scotland.
The band were formed in 1992 by vocalist Andrew Montgomery and guitarist Steven Dora. They recruited second guitarist Stuart Evans, bass player Keith Graham and drummer Douglas Caskie. Originally the band were called Sunfish.
One of their demos found their way to Suedeโs record label Nude who signed the band in 1996. The band changed their name and released their debut single No One Speaks the same year. The band garnered enough press to headline NMEโs annual Bratbus tour of up and coming bands in early 1997. The band released second single Into the Blue to coincide with the tour.
The band fitted well with the current musical scene and were well promoted by the UK music press of the time. As a reaction to the fading Britpop scene many bands rejected the laddish ideals of bands like Oasis and wrote darker more intelligent songs. This was perfectly shown by Radioheadโs OK Computer and other bands like Strangelove. Montgomeryโs high pitched vocals were often compared to Suede. However it could be said that being on Suede's record label did them few favours because they were unable to find their own sound and own fanbase compared to the more successful band.
Geneva released their full-length debut album, Further, early in the summer of 1997. Their second effort, Weather Underground, arrived three years later (March 2000). After they broke up, Geneva's frontman Andrew Montgomery sang for Amityville, who released an EP, Pacific Radio Fire. Amityville broke up in late 2005. Montgomery is currently in a Brighton duo called St Famous. Stuart Evans and Keith Graham formed 69 Corp, releasing an album through the Something In Construction label in 2005.
Into the Blue
Geneva Lyrics
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Nothing gets better, come what may
I could just disappear
Into the blue, into the blue
On a day like today
In tune I am, what can I say
I could just disappear
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Can't you show me what to do?
Can't you? Won't you? Oh...
On a night like tonight
I tried all I could, I'm loving despite
I could just disappear
Into the blue, into the blue
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Can't you show me what to do?
Can't you? Won't you? Oh...
Into the blue, into the blue
Into the blue, oh-oh, blue, oh
On a day like today
Nothing gets better, come what may
I could just disappear
Into the blue, into the blue, oh
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Can't you show me what to do?
Can't you? Won't you?
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Can't you show me what to do?
Can't you? Won't you?
Darkness light, better hold me tight
Take me away to you, into the blue
Into the blue, into the blue
The lyrics to the song "Into the Blue" by Geneva describe a feeling of wanting to escape into a state of mind that is peaceful and calming. The opening lyrics indicate that nothing seems to be going well on this particular day, and the singer is ready to disappear into the blue, which could symbolize either the sky or the sea. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the desire to escape and the use of the color blue creates a mood of serenity and tranquility.
The verses suggest that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and seeking guidance. They ask the blue to "show me what to do" and "won't you" take them away. The use of the word "loving" in the line "I tried all I could, I'm loving despite" suggests that the singer may be dealing with something difficult. The line "darkness light, better hold me tight" may be a call for comfort and protection.
Overall, the lyrics to "Into the Blue" convey a sense of wanting to escape from the turmoil of the world and into a peaceful state of mind. The use of the color blue throughout the song creates an atmosphere of calmness and serenity that supports the idea of seeking comfort and escape from the difficulties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
On a day like today
Today is just like any other day.
Nothing gets better, come what may
Nothing will improve, no matter what happens.
I could just disappear
I could vanish or withdraw.
Into the blue, into the blue
I could lose myself completely.
On a day like today
Today is just like any other day.
In tune I am, what can I say
I am in harmony with myself, what more is there to say?
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Blue color! I acknowledge you and sense you too.
Can't you show me what to do?
Where do I go from here? Could you guide me?
Can't you? Won't you? Oh...
Please don't abandon me.
On a night like tonight
Tonight isn't different from other nights.
I tried all I could, I'm loving despite
Despite any problems or hindrances, I am continuing to love.
Into the blue, into the blue
I could lose myself completely.
Into the blue, oh-oh, blue, oh
Immersing myself into blue completely.
Into the blue, into the blue
I could lose myself completely.
On a day like today
Today is just like any other day.
Nothing gets better, come what may
Nothing will improve, no matter what happens.
I could just disappear
I could vanish or withdraw.
Into the blue, into the blue, oh
I could lose myself completely.
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Blue color! I acknowledge you and sense you too.
Can't you show me what to do?
Where do I go from here? Could you guide me?
Can't you? Won't you?
Please don't abandon me.
Blue, blue I see you and feel you too
Blue color! I acknowledge you and sense you too.
Can't you show me what to do?
Where do I go from here? Could you guide me?
Can't you? Won't you?
Please don't abandon me.
Darkness light, better hold me tight
In the midst of darkness, help me to stay afloat.
Take me away to you, into the blue
Take me to safety, completely in the blue.
Into the blue, into the blue
I could lose myself completely.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EVANS, GRAHAM, MONTGOMERY
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@KirstyMPearson
Feel so blessed I saw them live with Catherine wheel
@kuzniarbhayin9027
Hope one day my children will see my comment here...this is your father favorite song back 90s...
@iainbrown4069
My brother was the original drummer of the band Sunfish who became Geneva. He left to do a music degree in Newcastle as the signing wasnโt happening!! Then they got signed. Great band, enjoy many a night out watching Sunfish ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
@eddieskyclad
I can't believe how simply fantastic this tune is...
@cruise1978
I could write forever on how the bands today don't even come close to comparing to the likes of Geneva, Teenage Fanclub, Longpigs and so many more. But instead hold this thought. Briptop era gave us Louise Wener, Shirley Manson, Sonia Aurora Madan, Miki Berenyi, Saffron...today we have Beth Ditto. Todays bands don't know the meaning of the word cool.
@v00n2000
The music scene has become very fractured. You either like noise or melody, it seems to me.
@KarlosMorale
One of the best songs of the 90s. Brilliant.
@davidlynch1404
Iโve not heard this song for a very long time. Super awesome.
@aleonflux1138
I always used to play this song when I needed a pick-me-up. It still sounds great and makes me smile. Thanks for uploading.
@originalindiechick7999
Loved this song back in the day & the singerโs voice. Iโm sure I thought it was a female singing on first listen. Beautiful ๐๐ถ๐๐ป