That's All
Genesis
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Just as I thought it was going alright I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all I could say day, you'd say night Tell it's black when I know that it's white S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all I could leave but I won't go Though my heart might tell me so I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes So why does it always seem to be Me looking at you, you looking at me S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all Turning me on, turning me off Making me feel like I want too much Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time Running around, staying out all night Taking it all instead of taking one bite Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time 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 But why does it always seem to be Me looking at you, you looking at me S'always the same, just a shame, that's all Truth is 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 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 But why does it always seem to be Me looking at you, you looking at me S'always the same, just a shame, that's all Just as I thought it was going alright I find out I'm wrong when I thought I was right S'always the same, just a shame, that's all I could say day, you'd say night Tell me it's black when I know that it's white S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all That's all
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Written by: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"That's All" is a song by English rock band Genesis. It was released as the second single from their eponymous twelfth studio album, Genesis, in October 1983.
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Band MembersThis track was recorded by the three-member lineup of the band Genesis featuring Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was Genesis's first top 10 hit in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at number 6. It also peaked at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Style"That's All" is noted for its catchy, Beatles-esque melody and heavy use of the electric piano. The song marked a transition in the band's sound from progressive rock to a more commercially accessible sound.
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SongwritingThe lyrics were generally written by Phil Collins and talk about a protagonist who feels treacherous regarding his partner. Despite its upbeat sound, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and resignation, a common theme in many of Collins' songs.
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Music VideoThe song is accompanied by a music video that features the band members playing the track in a snowy landscape, amidst giant playing cards. It was directed by Stuart Orme.
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Top HitThis song is one of the band's most popular and frequently played songs. It has been included in a number of the band's greatest hits and live albums.
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InstrumentsPhil Collins is on drums and vocals, Tony Banks on keyboards, and Mike Rutherford on guitars and bass pedals in this song.
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Lyrics Disagreement"That's All" was a song that had the band in disagreement over the lyrics. It was finally agreed upon to go ahead with Phil Collins' lyrics, as the rest of the band were unable to come up with a better alternative.
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Critical ResponseCritics have praised the song for its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, and it was recognised as a shift in Genesis' music style from their progressive rock origins to a more commercial pop-rock sound.
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Live performances"That's All" was a fixture on Genesis's setlists during their tours in the 1980s and 1990s, and has been performed live by both the band and Phil Collins in his solo concerts.
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