No Son of Mine
Genesis
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The key to my survival Was never in much doubt The question was how I could keep sane Trying to find a way out Things were never easy for me Peace of mind was hard to find And I needed a place where I could hide Somewhere I could call mine I didn't think much about it ?Til it started happening all the time Soon I was living with the fear everyday Of what might happen at night I couldn't stand to hear the Crying of my mother And I remember when I swore that, that would be the Last they'd see of me And I never went home again They say time is a healer And new my wounds are not the same I rang the bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say He sat me down to talk to me He looked me straight in the eyes He said: You're no son, no son of mine You're no son, no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind And you're no son, no son of mine Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it And as the time, it went by, I lived to regret it You're no son, no son of mine But where should I go, And what should I do You're no son, no son of mine But I came here for help, I came here for you Well the years they passed slowly I thought about him everyday What would I do, if we passed on the street Would I keep running away In and out of hiding places Soon I'd have to face the facts We'd have to sit down and talk it over And that would mean going back They say time is a healer And now my wounds are not the same I rang the bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say He sat me down to talk to me He looked me straight in the eyes He said: You're no son, no son of mine You're no son, no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind And you're no son, no son of mine
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Written by: Michael Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks
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11 facts about this song
Artist"No Son of Mine" is a song by English rock band, Genesis.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1991 as the leading single for their 14th studio album, "We Can't Dance."
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GenreIt is a classic rock song that exhibits elements of progressive rock, which Genesis is known for.
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InstrumentationThe song showcases a distinct guitar riff performed by the band's guitarist Mike Rutherford, as well as Phil Collins' distinctive drumming style.
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LyricsThe lyrics explore the deep and emotive theme of an abusive home environment and a child escaping from it.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band members, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford, and is noted for its strong narrative structure in the lyrics.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "No Son of Mine" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the U.S. and reached Number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video also addressed the serious issue of domestic violence in a symbolic manner, which was critically acclaimed.
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Live Performances"No Son of Mine" was regularly performed live during the band's "We Can't Dance" and "Calling All Stations" tours. During these performances, impressions of the song's emotional depth were heightened by elaborate stage lighting and daring instrument solos.
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LegacyThe song is celebrated as one of the band's most significant hits and is frequently included in their greatest hits compilations. It combines Genesis's signature progressive rock elements with mainstream pop-rock tendencies, symbolizing the band's musical evolution.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "No Son of Mine," including the Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica for their album "Plays Metallica by Four Cellos," even though the original song is not by Metallica.
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