That's All
LIVING ROOM - Genesis 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
The lyrics of Genesis's song "That's All" talks about a familiar theme: the struggle of a relationship that is not working, but for some reason, the people involved cannot seem to let go of each other. The opening lines, "Just as I thought it was going alright, I found out I'm wrong when I thought I was right," suggest that the singer has discovered something about their partner or relationship that challenges their prior beliefs.
The singer seems to be stuck in a cycle of hope and disappointment, where things seem to be going well for a time, but then something happens to disrupt that progress. Lines like "Turnin' me on, turnin' me off, makin' me feel like I want too much" suggest that the singer's partner is inconsistent in their affections, leaving the singer feeling unfulfilled and frustrated. Despite this, the singer remains committed to the relationship, saying, "I could leave, but I won't go."
In the end, the song seems to be about accepting the flaws in the relationship and committing to working through them, even in the face of disappointment and frustration. The lines, "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," suggest that the singer is willing to endure the ups and downs of the relationship because they cannot imagine life without their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Just as I thought it was goin' alright
Things seemed good, but it's not
I found out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
My assumption was incorrect
It's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
This is a recurring issue, which is disappointing
I could say day and you'd say night
We can't seem to agree on anything
Tell it's black when I know that it's white
You make me doubt my own perceptions
I could leave but I won't go
I am considering leaving, but I am hesitant
Though my heart might tell me so
Emotionally, I may want to leave
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
I feel numb and disconnected
But why does it always seem to be
This is a persistent issue
Me lookin' at you with you lookin' at me
We are constantly at odds
Turnin' me on, turnin' me off
You are inconsistent in your behavior towards me
Makin' me feel like I want too much
I feel like my needs are unreasonable
Livin' with you's just a-puttin' me through it all of the time
Being with you is a constant struggle
Runnin' around, stayin' out all night
You are unfaithful and unreliable
Takin' it all 'stead of takin' one bite
You are greedy and take more than you give
Truth is I love you, more than I wanted to
Despite everything, I still have feelings for you
There's no point in tryin' to pretend
I can't deny my love for you
There's been no one who makes me feel like you do
You have a unique hold on me
Say we'll be together 'til the end
Let's commit to each other for the long haul
Yeah
An affirmation or agreement
It'd be easier I know
Leaving would be less difficult
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford
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Jan Andrew Talent Scout
Magnificent performance! 👏👏👏
Carrie Marshall
Thank you!!
Lynda DePasacreta
so nice to perform out live!!! rocking it as always. and i LOVE the flowery dress!!
Carrie Marshall
Felt great to get back out again!!
I've Got Your Back!
Where is the microphone? My first question was this, and it's just great and incredible!
Carrie Marshall
It was a lapel mic. So hidden in my dress! lol
Nichole DiVietro
❤️❤️❤️❤️ awesome
Nichole DiVietro
@Carrie Marshall you’re so welcome
Carrie Marshall
Thank you!