Genesis

Released: November 1, 1974

Songwriter: Phil Collins Steve Hackett Tony Banks Mike Rutherford Peter Gabriel

Producer: Genesis John Burns

I'm counting out time
Got the whole thing down by numbers
All those numbers
Give me guidance
Oh Lord, I need that now
The Day of Judgement's come
And you can bet that I've been resting
For this testing
Digesting every word the experts say

Erogenous zones, I love you
Without you, what would a poor boy do?

Found a girl I wanted to date
Thought I'd better get it straight
Went to buy a book before it's too late
Don't leave nothing to fate
I studied every line
Every page in the book
And now, I've got the real thing here
I'm gonna take a look, take a look
(This is it, Rael)

I'm counting out time
Hoping it goes like I planned it
'Cause I understand it
Look, I've found the hotspots, figures 1 to 9
Still counting out time
I got my finger on the button
Don't say nothin'
Just lie there still
And I'll get you turned on just fine

Erogenous zones, I love you
Without you, what would a poor boy do?

Touch and go with 1 to 6
Bit of trouble in zone number 7
Gotta remember all of my tricks
There's heaven ahead in number 11
Getting crucial responses
With dilation of the pupils
Honey, get hip! It's time to unzip
To unzip, zip, zip-a-zip-a-zip
Whoopee!

(Take it away, Mr. Guitar)
(Move over, Casanova)

I'm counting out time
Reaction none too happy
Please don't slap me
I'm a red-blooded male
And the book said I could not fail
I'm counting out time
I got unexpected distress
From my mistress
I'll get my money back
From the bookstore right away

Erogenous zones, I question you
Without you, what would a poor boy do?
Without you, what would a poor boy do?
Without you, mankind handkinds
Through the blues

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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