Genesis

Released: October 13, 1973

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

Producer: John Burns Genesis

[Intro]
It's one o'clock and time for lunch
Bum de dum de dum
When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench
I can always hear them talk

[Verse 1]
There's always been Ethel
"Jacob, wake up, you've got to tidy your room now!"
And then Mister Lewis
"Isn't it time that he was out on his own?"
Over the garden wall, two little lovebirds, cuckoo to you
Keep them mowing blades sharp

[Chorus]
I know what I like
And I like what I know
Getting better in your wardrobe
Stepping one beyond your show
Your show

[Verse 2]
Sunday night, Mr. Farmer called, said
"Listen son, you're wasting time
There's a future for you in the fire escape trade
Come up to town"

But I remembered the voice from the past
"Gambling only pays when you're winning!"
I had to thank old Miss Mort for schooling a failure
Keep them mowing blades sharp

[Chorus]
I know what I like
And I like what I know
Getting better in your wardrobe
Stepping one beyond your show

Yeah, I know what I like
And I like what I know
Getting better in your wardrobe
Stepping one beyond your show

[Outro]
When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench
I can always hear them talk
Me, I'm just a lawnmower
You can tell me by the way I walk

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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