Jesus He Knows Me
Genesis
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You see the face on the TV screen Coming at you every Sunday See that face on the billboard That man is me On the cover of the magazine There's no question why I'm smiling You buy a piece of paradise You buy a piece of me I'll get you everything you wanted I'll get you everything you need Don't need to believe in hereafter Just believe in me 'Cause Jesus he knows me And he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life Oh yes he knows me And he knows I'm right And he's been telling me Everything is alright I believe in the family With my ever loving wife beside me But she don't know about my girlfriend Or the man I met last night Do you believe in god 'Cause that's what I'm selling And if you want to get to heaven I'll see you right You won't even have to leave your house Or get outta your chair You don't even have to touch that dial 'Cause I'm everywhere And Jesus he knows me And he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life Oh yes he knows me And he knows I'm right Well he's been telling me Everything's gonna be alright Won't find me practicing what I'm preaching Won't find me making no sacrifice But I can get you a pocketful of miracles If you promise to be good, try to be nice God will take good care of you Just do as I say, don't do as I do I'm counting my blessings, I've found true happiness 'Cause I'm getting richer, day by day You can find me in the phone book, Just call my toll free number You can do it anyway you want Just do it right away There'll be no doubt in your mind You'll believe everything I'm saying If you want to get closer to him Get on your knees and start paying 'Cause Jesus he knows me And he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life Oh yes he knows me And he knows I'm right Well he's been telling me Everything's gonna be alright, alright 'Cause Jesus he knows me And he knows I'm right Oh yes he knows me and he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life And he's been telling me everything is alright, alright Jesus he knows me, Jesus he knows, know Jesus he knows me, Jesus he knows, know Jesus he knows me, Jesus he knows, know
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Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS
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21 facts about this song
Genesis Composition"Jesus He Knows Me" is a rock song composed by the band Genesis. It was one of the main songs on their 1991 album, We Can't Dance.
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Song ThemesThe song is best known for its satirical take on televangelism, with the lyrics referring to a preacher who uses religion as a means to solicit funds from his followers.
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Music VideoThe accompanying video stars Genesis member Phil Collins as a fraudulent televangelist, a role he reportedly enjoyed playing. The video was both humorous and a biting social commentary on the abuse of religion for personal gain.
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Chart Performance"Jesus He Knows Me" reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and peaked at number 20 in the UK singles chart.
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Band Members' ContributionThe song was written by all three of the band's members at the time: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford.
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Awards and AcclaimAlthough not one of Genesis' biggest hits, "Jesus He Knows Me" was nominated for a Grammy award in 1993 for Best Short Form Music Video.
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Notable Performances"Jesus He Knows Me" was one of the songs performed live during Genesis' We Can't Dance tour, and it's featured in several of the band's concert films and live albums.
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Song StyleMusically, the song is notable for its use of a distinctive drum machine pattern and its aggressive synth bass line, both of which play important roles in establishing its rock feel.
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Re-releasesOver the years, "Jesus He Knows Me" has been included in multiple Genesis compilation albums, including Turn It on Again: The Hits and The Platinum Collection.
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Influence and ReceptionThe song has been praised for its clever and biting lyrics, its catchy hooks, and its powerful commentary on the abuse of faith for personal gain. It stands out as one of Genesis' more memorable and impactful songs.
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Genre of the Song"Jesus He Knows Me" by Genesis belongs to the genre of pop rock and progressive rock.
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Album ReleaseThe song is a part of the 14th studio album of Genesis called 'We Can't Dance', which was released in 1991.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at No. 20 on the UK Singles chart, showing its popularity on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, directed by Jim Yukich, is a satire of televangelism. It features the band's members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks portraying exaggerated versions of televangelists.
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AwardsThe video of "Jesus He Knows Me" received a Grammy nomination in 1993 for Best Short Form Music Video.
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ThemeThe song lyrically criticizes televangelists who manipulate people for monetary gain.
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Song CompositionCollins, Banks and Rutherford, the band members, are credited for writing the song.
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Live Performances"Jesus He Knows Me" became a staple of the band's live shows, featuring in several tours.
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Audio ProductionThe song was produced by Genesis and Nick Davis.
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Critical ResponseThe satirical take on televangelism through song and video has generally been perceived positively by music critics.
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Influence and ImpactThe song is considered an iconic representation of Genesis' style in the 90s—the blend of pop melody and progressive rock elements.
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