I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)

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"I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" was the first charting single by the rock band Genesis. It was drawn from their 1973 album Selling England by the Pound. The single was released in the UK in February 1974, and became a minor hit in April 1974, when it reached number 21 in the UK Singles Chart.


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It's one o'clock and time for lunch,
When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench,
I can always hear them talk.

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 moving blades sharp...

I know what I like, and I like what I know;
Getting better in your wardrobe, stepping one beyond your show.

Sunday night, Mr Farmer called, said:
"Listen son, you're wasting your time; there's a future for you
In the fire escape trade. Come up to town!"
But I remembered a voice from the past;
"Gambling only plays when you're winning"
I had to thank old Miss Mort for schooling a failure.
Keep them moving blades sharp.

I know what I like, and I like what I know;
Getting better in your wardrobe, stepping one beyond your show.

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.

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Genesis

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »

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Written by: Anthony George Banks, Phillip David Charles Collins, Peter Brian Gabriel, Stephen Richard Hackett, Michael Rutherford

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10 facts about this song

Band's First Chart Song
"I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" was the first song by Genesis to ever chart when it reached number 21 in the UK in 1974.
Album Placement
The song is featured on the band's fifth studio album, "Selling England By The Pound," which is considered one of Genesis's classic albums.
Song Inspiration
Peter Gabriel wrote this song after seeing a painting by Betty Swanwick called "The Dream," which featured a lawn mower. The song lyrics reflect the image from this painting.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" are typically reflective of Peter Gabriel's often cryptic and symbolic writing style, hinting at the monotony of daily life and individual rebellion.
Length Variation
The running time of this track on the "Selling England By The Pound" album is around four minutes, making it one of the shorter songs on the album compared to the longer, more progressive tracks that characterized Genesis's early work.
Live Performances
"I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" was a staple in Genesis's live shows for many years and was one of the few early songs that continued to be performed after Peter Gabriel left the band in 1975.
Use of Musical Instruments
This song is notable for Steve Hackett's guitar work and Tony Banks's use of the Mellotron, an early keyboard instrument that could mimic the sound of strings and other instruments.
Song Genre
Though Genesis is best known as a progressive rock band, "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" has elements of pop music and is more straightforward than many of their other songs.
Single Release
The song was released as the first single from the "Selling England By The Pound" album in the UK. In contrast, the U.S. version of the album issued "Ripples" as the first single.
Album Importance
"Selling England By The Pound" which features "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" is often said to have marked the peak of Genesis's progressive rock era, with Peter Gabriel's departure from the band marking a shift towards a more pop-oriented sound.

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