Genesis
Re-Born & Verjo Lyrics


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I climbed out of your body
Catapulted in the web
Of Mother's womb
You shuffled the room
Fashioned a camera
Clicked the shutter twice
And you uttered —
I'm a lucky man to have another son
I knew from the beginning
I was safer entangled inside
My maternal cave
Away from the flash of your camera
Demanding to measure
The outlines of my delicate fists
And the centimeters of my supple feet
Since the minute of my birth in June
I've been unable to
Clench my fists like Rocky
Since the minute of my birth in June
I've been unable to
Clench my fists like Rocky
Or punt a pigskin
Like the figure whose name
Would grace your shoulder blades
Every Sunday
I apologize for failing to be the vessel you prayed to conceive
I'm sorry I'm the worst Father's Day present you would ever receive




I apologize for failing to be the vessel you prayed to conceive
I'm sorry I'm the worst Father's Day present you would ever receive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Genesis" by Re-Born & Verjo explore the complex relationship between a father and his son. The song begins with the singer expressing their emergence from their father's body, symbolically representing their birth and entry into the world. However, instead of feeling a sense of connection and love from their father, they feel a detachment and distance. The father is described as being consumed by capturing moments on a camera, while the singer craves a deeper, more personal connection.


The singer reflects on their inability to live up to their father's expectations and desires. They regret not being able to clench their fists with the strength of a boxer, like Rocky, or play sports with the skill and passion that their father had hoped for. The lyrics convey a sense of apology and disappointment, as the singer feels they have failed to be the son their father had wished for. They acknowledge that they have become the worst Father's Day present he could receive, symbolizing the deep disappointment and disconnect in their relationship.


Overall, "Genesis" delves into the complexities of parental expectations and the longing for a genuine connection between father and son. It explores themes of disappointment, apology, and a yearning to be understood and accepted for who they are.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cody Palazzolo, Jesse Roger, Ryan Henriquez

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