Part 1
William S. Burroughs Brion Gysin & Genesis P-Orridge Lyrics

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If I could move the stars
I'd align them with your heart

Stay, this will only take a moment
Girl, I don't wanna see us falling apart
Stars colliding
When you're hiding away

Babe, you don't see it how I see you
You're the moon and all the stars in the sky
When you're with me
It's ecstasy

So go ahead and take my heart
You're beautiful
We can be more than just enough
Let's fall in love

If I could move the stars
I would align them with your heart
So I could find you in the dark
And we would never be apart

Don't be afraid
I'll keep you safe my treasure
Just say my name
And I'll be yours forever

So go ahead and take my heart
You're beautiful
We can be more than just enough let's fall in love

If I could move the stars
I would align them with your heart
So I could find you in the dark
And we would never be apart

I was caught up in the moment
Didn't wanna hear you saying good bye
Took your promise and you broke it
But you're still the brightest star in the sky

If I could move the stars
I would align them with your heart
So I could find you in the dark
And we would never be apart

If I could move the stars
I would align them with your heart

So I could find you in the dark
And we would never be apart

Overall Meaning

The song "Part 1" by William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin, and Genesis P-Orridge is a romantic love ballad about the desire to keep a relationship together. The opening lines express the desire to move the stars and align them with the heart of the one they love. This represents the overwhelming feeling of being in love and the willingness to do anything to keep that love alive. The chorus repeats this idea, emphasizing the longing for the two lovers to never be apart. The verses describe the singer's devotion to the subject of the song, comparing them to the moon and stars, the brightest objects in the sky.

The bridge of the song takes a turn, expressing the fear of losing the one they love. The singer acknowledges that promises have been broken, but even so, the subject of the song remains the brightest star in the sky. The song ends with a final declaration of love and the repeated desire to align the stars with the heart of the beloved. This song is a beautiful expression of the power of love and the desire to keep the flame of a relationship burning bright.

Line by Line Meaning

If I could move the stars
If I had the power to rearrange the stars in the sky

I'd align them with your heart
I would make them form a pattern that matches with the position of your heart

Stay, this will only take a moment
Please don't go away, I just need a moment to speak with you

Girl, I don't wanna see us falling apart
I don't want to see our relationship ending or coming apart in any way

Stars colliding
A metaphor that describes two people coming together or connecting deeply

When you're hiding away
When you're avoiding me or not willing to be open and vulnerable with me

Babe, you don't see it how I see you
You don't realize how much I admire and appreciate you

You're the moon and all the stars in the sky
The highest compliment I can give you; you are the most beautiful and precious thing in my life

When you're with me
When we're together, in each other's presence

It's ecstasy
The feeling of intense happiness, pleasure and satisfaction combined

So go ahead and take my heart
Please accept my love and give me the chance to love you completely

You're beautiful
You are physically and emotionally attractive to me

We can be more than just enough
We have the potential to have a deeper and more meaningful relationship

Let's fall in love
Let's explore our romantic feelings and enjoy each other's company

Don't be afraid
Don't be scared or uncertain about our relationship and my intentions

I'll keep you safe my treasure
I will protect you and keep you secure because you are valuable to me

Just say my name
Call my name and I'll be there for you anytime you need me

And I'll be yours forever
I am committed to you and will love you always and forever

I was caught up in the moment
I was distracted and lost in the intense feelings of the moment

Didn't wanna hear you saying good bye
I was unwilling to accept the possibility of our relationship ending

Took your promise and you broke it
You failed to keep a promise or commitment to me

But you're still the brightest star in the sky
Despite any problems or issues, you are still the most important and special person to me

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Written by: Marc Fadel

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Comments from YouTube:

Paul Evans

4y↑7

I have that copy of RE. Those books were so important to me growing up in a pre-internet time. It's comforting when you realise that other people share the same interests. I first discovered William Burroughs through the Beatles as he's on the cover of 'Sgt Peppers' and I'm fortunate enough to have a dad who is an old hippy who was into the 'Beat Generation' :-)

Fugya Mofug

4y↑3

ive got RE 11 and rapid eye as well
i will eventually get the other 10 volumes
very cool books

J B

6y↑3

Thanks for posting!
Always awesome to hear Genesis and Uncle Bill !

Jackmonster3231

7y↑10

Great interview, thanks for posting. You found it on a cassette hidden under clutter? What an awesome find!

Morg Ellon

4y↑4

Good find! I listened to this a while back, but I never read the description before. Where did you find the tape?

Re/Search books are awesome. I've only had the opportunity to read the one on Modern Primitives, which also has a great interview with GPO and was a big influence on my psychic development. It was at a library in a town where I used to live. It also had interviews with Fakir Musafar, Manwoman, and some other very insightful freaks. I just found the Re/Search Industrial Culture Handbook here: https://archive.org/details/ReSearchIndustrialCultureHandbook

Mas Davis

You know genises was a real deal wizard because despite all efforts to the contrary throbbing gristle actually sounds good 😂

Evert Holms

6y↑1

For worsShippers of GPO :) This benefit compilation will be released on february 06, 2018
https://hivmusic1.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-genesis-breyer-p-orridge-upr-082-cd
Musical pioneer, cultural engineer, wrecker of civilization, anti-Pope of the Temple ov Psychic Youth and also merry prankster – Genesis Breyer P-Orridge is arguably one of the most important icons of Alternative Culture of the latter quarter of the 20th century and beyond. With Unknown Pleasures Records and some great artists, amazing musicians and true fans we want to pay homage to the work of Genesis P-Orridge and provide unreleased covers of cult songs of THROBBING GRISTLE & PSYCHIC TV.
https://hivmusic1.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-genesis-breyer-p-orridge-upr-082-cd

Maxine McKenzie

4y↑5

Thanks...handy having the Book sampled here. (My Copy I loaned out and havn't got it back...yet!) Nice Interview too. R.I.P GENESIS BREYER P.ORRIDGE.

Paul Evans

4y↑3

I just dug out all my RE material the other week. RE (and Vague) were/are great publications. When you lived in the middle of nowhere in the 80's it was great to know that other people shared my interests.

John Camabuca Valavanis

4y↑5

rip Genesis

Andi

27w

Such pioneers.Atleast in the reflection of reality i see today.I always had such massive curiosity about Gen , Burtoughs ,Cosy Fanni Tutti,i mean the name,can anyone have a cooler no amethsn cosy fanni tutti? Doubtful.❤

Russell Smith

4y↑3

Such a special time that we will never see again or even come close to it sadly.

Zlatko Igric

don't be sad... time iz not circular, iz spiral.it rhymes... we just need another word-smith

smashbro247

3y↑1

Hyperpop as a trans genre and as an expression is similar to the aggressive source of industrial that was Genisis' music

r wolfson

4y↑4

these experiences, this shared awareness of limitless energy, s/he close as always; united.

Space Alien Jesus

6y↑6

Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you
For this......

Warp75

7y↑4

Great upload. Thanks

Jamie O'Callaghan

5y↑2

Thank you!

marc 23133

2y↑1

Excellent find, i got a couple of issues of research

G.M. Dark

4y↑1

ϟ L-Ov-Ǝ TЯ23丰 Back in no time... until then, will miss my sister Gen. Rest In Power.

dixgun

5y↑1

👍

Toyota Kawasaki

3y↑2

My picture is in the Re-Search book.

justin butler

4y↑3

i think this is from Australian Radio Show jjj Radio Sydney interviewer Bruce Elder 1978 ? IRC A-B

Shane Sargeson

Your probably right. I was thinking it was the presenter that did Ship Building for Pleasure who did some similar stuff on JJJ throughout the early to mid 80's.

Christine Kelley

5y↑9

Genesis uses they/them pronouns, so you should probably edit your summary there.

Maxine McKenzie

4y↑5

@The Pity Party TTP I agree with You...R.I.P Genesis Breyer P.Orridge.

Mercury Rising

4y↑3

@MR. Negativity your right that's the main theme GENISES wanted to make he made prob 20 remixes of the song stating god was destroyed by language... I've listened to so much TG PTV I cannot remember names of tracks but that's what he wanted to show is lauguage is the most powerful tool.

MR. Negativity

@Mercury Rising yeah, he wrote about it in the psychick bible. I honestly only started listening to throbbing gristle last week. Going to look into finding some PTV very soon as well. My interest in Genesis is the occultism or occulture to se TOPY's word, and his own interest in the Process Church. RIP Genesis.

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