Genesis
Grimes Lyrics


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My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My
My
My

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Home and I know
Playing the deck above




It's always different
I am the one in love

Overall Meaning

"Genesis" by Grimes is a euphoric electropop song that begins with the repetition of the lines, "My heart, I never feel, I never see, I never know." These lines may, at first glance, seem to indicate emotional numbing or detachment, as if Grimes was describing a heart that does not easily allow her to form strong emotions. Yet, the song seems to underscore how her heart falls and how she falls in love merely moments after. At its core, Genesis is a song about the quick and intense rush of first love. The opening lines are a depiction of loneliness, where Grimes feels disconnected, but as she falls in love, she is finally feeling something, finally seeing something, finally knowing something.


As the song continues, Grimes gives us a glimpse into the world of her and her lover. When she sings "Home and I know, playing the deck above, it's always different, I am the one in love," she is describing a space that is repeatedly changing, but her feelings remain constant. She has found her place, and nothing else matters. The song conveys a sense of freedom and liberation that comes with a true and genuine affection. Grimes' lyrics suggest that love is a force that can transform, enliven, and offer hope.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart, I never feel
The singer is expressing that she has a hard time feeling things on an emotional level


I never see
She also has a hard time visualizing her emotions


I never know
She feels like she never really knows what she is feeling


Oh, heart
The singer is addressing her own heart with a sense of longing or desperation


And then it falls
Despite her struggles with feeling, the singer still experiences moments of heartbreak


And then I fall
These moments of heartbreak also have a significant emotional impact on the singer


And then I know
Through experiencing heartbreak, the singer gains a deeper understanding of her own emotions


Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
The singer is questioning whether or not anyone truly understands her on an emotional level


Home and I know
The singer feels a sense of comfort and familiarity when she is alone at home


Playing the deck above
This line is a bit unclear in meaning, but could refer to the singer listening to music or playing music herself


It's always different
This line could refer to the ever-changing nature of the singer's emotions and experiences


I am the one in love
The singer is declaring herself as the one who is in love, indicating that this song could be about a new romantic relationship




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLAIRE ELISE BOUCHER

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I LOVE THE GRIMES SM OMG

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@Gbz.93

Genesis - Lyrics

My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My
My
My
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love

Grimes



@angel29476

My heart will never feel (be)
Will never see
Will never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know [x4]

My, My, My
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love [x4]

My heart will never feel (be)
Will never see
Will never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know [x2]

Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love [x2]

Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different (now)
I'm the one in love [x2]



@mariferchavez5987

I recommend:

Vanessa - Grimes
Polish Girl - Neon Indian
Fineshrine - Purity Ring
Throwing Lines - Kelly Lee Owens
itโ€™s ok, youโ€™re ok - Bonjr
Female Energy - Willow Smith
Celestica - Crystal Castles
Shirim - Melodyโ€™s Echo Chamber
I Follow You - Melodyโ€™s Echo Chamber
Magnetosphere - Mondegreen
Rids - Lorde
Coconut Kiss - Niki & The Dove
PPP - Beach House
Lofticcries - Purity Ring
These are just some of my faves that I discover thanks to Grimes back when I discovered her in 2013 <3 I hope I at least introduced you to a new artist!



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@Pureblood29

This song has the same vibes as driving home late at night, looking at everyone's homes all lit up in the evening and thinking about each persons intricate life as you drive outside the realm of reality.

@smolcan4984

I somehow was able to understand your thought like I have had it before

@basmaruxoxo

OMG i think so

@AsaditaJ

YES!! I love how you put your thoughts and I feel so much affinity since I have the same ones ๐Ÿ’ญ

@Pureblood29

@@AsaditaJ thank you :) it's such a beautiful song isn't it I love how it makes me feel ๐Ÿฅฐ

@Pureblood29

@@realitytroll1155 there is so mucj beauty to be found in the mundane :)

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@mmsparklechannel7511

This song makes me feel like I don't actually exist.

@HeronCalaris

๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

@GZStyle86

How do you know?

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