Genesis
Grimes
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My heart will never feel Will never see Will never know Oh, heart And then it falls And then I fall And then I know My heart will never feel Will never see Will never know Oh, heart And then it falls And then I fall And then I know My heart will never feel Will never see Will never know Oh, heart And then it falls And then I fall And then I know My heart will never feel Will never see Will never know Oh, heart And then it falls And then I fall And then I know My My My Everything, everything, everything (my) Everything, everything, everything Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love My heart will never feel Will never see Will never know Oh, heart And then it falls And then I fall And then I know My heart will never feel Will never see Will never know Oh, heart And then it falls And then I fall And then I know Everything, everything, everything Everything, everything, everything Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love Home and I know Playing the deck above It’s always different I am the one in love
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Written by: CLAIRE ELISE BOUCHER
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10 facts about this song
Artist background"Genesis" was written and recorded by Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher. She is a Canadian artist who started her music career in 2007 and has gained worldwide recognition for her unique mix of music genres and DIY aesthetic.
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Album informationThe track is from the album "Visions," which was released on January 31, 2012. "Visions" is Grimes's third studio album and the one that helped her gain international fame.
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Chart performanceThe song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart and #20 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
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Music style"Genesis" showcases Grimes's signature style of combining dream pop, synth-pop, and experimental sounds. Its melody is catchy and hypnotic, with lyrics that seem cryptic and poetic.
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Music videoThe music video for "Genesis" was directed by Grimes herself. It features a post-apocalyptic setting with Grimes and her friends in outlandish outfits, highlighting her artistic vision and creativity.
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InfluencesGrimes has cited various influences for her music, ranging from pop, industrial to medieval music. Many have observed that "Genesis" has a "pop meets industrial" feel to it with an innovative sound palette.
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Live performancesGrimes has performed "Genesis" at numerous venues, including major music festivals like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The song quickly became a crowd favorite and is often used to close her performances.
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Critical responseCritics have praised "Genesis" for its ethereal sound and Grimes's extraordinary vocal range. The song is often cited as a peak point in Grimes's musical evolution.
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Cover versionThe band Postmodern Jukebox did a vintage '50s-style cover of "Genesis". This goes to show the song's universal appeal and versatility.
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Songwriting processGrimes typically writes and produces her own music using GarageBand. She stated in interviews that during the making of the "Visions" album, she had lengthy writing and recording sessions, sometimes up to 15 hours a day.
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