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Like It or NotGenesis

Released: September 3, 1981

Songwriter: Mike Rutherford

Producer: Genesis

Oh, don't you know I've been on my own?
But I'm coming home
And I'd like you to be there
I feel a little cold in the air
And you're not anywhere
You're just another face I used to know

But there is still a chance
To hold on to our love
'Cause I gave you everything
Everything I had

Oooh, like it or not, you have done it this time
And like it or not, I've had enough
Oooh, like it or not, there's a lot I could say
'Cause I've got a lot on my mind

It won't be very long
You're just another face
That I once used to know
And I gave you everything
But what have I got to show? Oh! Oh!

Oh, like it or not, you are out on the street
And like it or not, that's where you will stay
Oh, like it or not, there's another thing, darling
Well, I just could not stand another day

'Cause if you want to know
There is still a chance
To hold on to our love
'Cause I gave you everything
Everything I had
Everything I had!

It's been a long, been a long, long time
Since I held anybody, since I loved anyone
Oh, it's been a long, been a long, long, long time
But if I'm right or if I'm wrong, does it matter anyway?

Genesis

Genesis are an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey in 1967. The most commercially successful line-up includes keyboardist Tony Banks, guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. Other important members were singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett. The band underwent several significant changes in musical style over its career, from folk music to progressive rock in the 1970s, before moving towards pop at the end of the decade.

Formed by five Charterhouse pupils including Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel and Anthony Phillips, Genesis was named by former pupil Jonathan King who arranged them to record several unsuccessful singles and an album. After splitting with King, the group began touring professionally, signing with Charisma Records. Following the departure of Phillips, Genesis recruited Collins and Hackett and recorded several progressive rock style albums, with live shows centred around Gabriel’s theatrical costumes and performances.

Their discography includes fifteen studio and six live albums, six of which topped the UK chart. They have won numerous awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video with “Land of Confusion” and inspired a number of tribute bands recreating Genesis shows from various stages of the band’s career. In 2010, Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their biggest hit to date is Invisible Touch which spent 3 consecutive weeks at #1.

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