Out of a Bed-Stuy apartment, Spencer. sings, creates beats, and plays every… Read Full Bio ↴Out of a Bed-Stuy apartment, Spencer. sings, creates beats, and plays everything from piano, guitar, bass, and drums to trumpet himself (all the while producing and recording too!). This process shaped his 2021 full-length debut album, Are U Down? [4AD]. It all happened late at night within a Brooklyn enclave alongside Clairo, Snail Mail, Claud, Cautious Clay, and Triathalon. Even among outliers, Spencer. still differentiates himself as a dynamic vocalist, precise multi-instrumentalist, acute producer, and unpredictable presence. In some ways, he’s been working towards an artistic statement of this magnitude since his childhood. Growing up in Rochester, NY, he excelled at trumpet and learned piano at a young age. During his teens, he landed a spot in a coveted summer jazz program at Eastman School of Music. Working out of his parents’ basement, he gained traction with a string of independent anthems such as “Want U Back,” “Automatic,” “To Be You,” and more. Receiving critical acclaim, Buzzfeed crowned him at #1 on their list of Black indie artists and Consequence of Sound christened him “a rising star worth watching,” while Coup de Main pegged him among the “2020 Must-Know.” Lyrical Lemonade predicted, “he’s destined for big things because he moves differently” while Pigeons & Planes said he “takes things to the next level.”

Genesis
Spencer. Lyrics

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My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, 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'm the one in love
Home, and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love
Home, and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
(I'm the one in love)
I'm the one in love
Home, and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
(I'm the one in love)
I'm the one in love

My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
My heart, I never be, 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

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

It's always different
I'm the one in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spencer.'s song "Genesis" are emotionally charged, with a recurring theme of the heart and its mysteries. The repetition of the lines "My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know / Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know" suggests a struggle with understanding one's own emotions and the power they have to both uplift and devastate. The repetition also creates a sense of urgency and desperation, emphasizing how important it is for the singer to connect with their heart and its longings.

The lines "Home, and I know / Playing the deck above / It's always different / I'm the one in love" add another layer of complexity to the song. They suggest a feeling of displacement and detachment from a normal sense of belonging, and yet the singer still declares themselves to be in love. This juxtaposition emphasizes the power of the heart to connect us to a sense of home and belonging, even in the midst of uncertainty and change.

Overall, "Genesis" is a powerful exploration of the human heart and its vastness of emotions. It shows the struggle to understand and connect with one's own heart while also grappling with the complexities of love and belonging.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know
I have never truly felt and understood my own heart and emotions

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know
But when I do finally experience heartbreak and loss, it is then that I truly begin to understand my own heart

Home, and I know
Being at home brings me a sense of comfort and understanding

Playing the deck above
I am in control and actively participating in my own life, like playing a game of cards

It's always different
Each experience and moment in life is unique and can never be replicated

I'm the one in love
I am the one with deep emotional feelings and attachments in my relationships

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
I want to fully see, understand, and know my own heart and emotions

Writer(s): Grimes

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Comments from YouTube:

@8BitRaskal

3y↑18

I love this cover of Grimes he did! He sounds so good!

@sachalebabe

2y↑4

This is such a beautiful and cool cover... in certain ways I like it more than the orginal! He has a beautiful voice but honestly, Grimes lisp is cute and grows on you...

@RomyIlano

41w

yeah his voice is an angel. I like his songs but I'm not into love songs. his voice is so pure - I wish he could rerecord all her albums but with his voice. and this song feels more like love than any song about love out there

@tiagomnlmnl

3y↑25

I don't think I've ever heard of anyone covering grimes properly yet. This is excellent.

@sachalebabe

Ya, there are covers! The distorting galss, Male vocals cover ect... Grimes is altenrative but has sooo many remixes and even covers...

@sachalebabe

OMG this is such an amazing and cool cover for 'Genesis' by Grimes, who is my favorite muscian, and 'Genesis' which is one of my all time favorite songs... and it was released nearly on the date of my birhtday... this is like something cosmic... I love it!!