That's All

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About That's All

"That's All" is a song by English rock band Genesis. It is a group composition and appears as the second track on their 1983 album Genesis. It was the album's second single after "Mama". The U. S. single reached No. 6 in early 1984, making it their first Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit; it included "Second Home by the Sea" as the B-side. The UK single featured "Taking It All Too Hard" as the flipside, and reached No. 16. Also released was a 12' single that included a live version of "Firth of Fifth" from 1981. As the band's first break into the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, the song is included in Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era. 


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Just as I thought it was going alright
I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could say day, you'd say night
Tell it's black when I know that it's white
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all

I could leave but I won't go
Though my heart might tell me so
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
So why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all

Turning me on, turning me off
Making me feel like I want too much
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time
Running around, staying out all night
Taking it all instead of taking one bite
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time

I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all

Truth is I love you
More than I wanted to
There's no point in trying to pretend
There's been no-one who
Makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together til the end

I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all

Just as I thought it was going alright
I find out I'm wrong when I thought I was right
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all
I could say day, you'd say night
Tell me it's black when I know that it's white
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all

That's all

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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: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"That's All" is a song by English rock band Genesis. It was released as the second single from their eponymous twelfth studio album, Genesis, in October 1983.
Band Members
This track was recorded by the three-member lineup of the band Genesis featuring Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford.
Chart Performance
The song was Genesis's first top 10 hit in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at number 6. It also peaked at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Style
"That's All" is noted for its catchy, Beatles-esque melody and heavy use of the electric piano. The song marked a transition in the band's sound from progressive rock to a more commercially accessible sound.
Songwriting
The lyrics were generally written by Phil Collins and talk about a protagonist who feels treacherous regarding his partner. Despite its upbeat sound, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and resignation, a common theme in many of Collins' songs.
Music Video
The song is accompanied by a music video that features the band members playing the track in a snowy landscape, amidst giant playing cards. It was directed by Stuart Orme.
Top Hit
This song is one of the band's most popular and frequently played songs. It has been included in a number of the band's greatest hits and live albums.
Instruments
Phil Collins is on drums and vocals, Tony Banks on keyboards, and Mike Rutherford on guitars and bass pedals in this song.
Lyrics Disagreement
"That's All" was a song that had the band in disagreement over the lyrics. It was finally agreed upon to go ahead with Phil Collins' lyrics, as the rest of the band were unable to come up with a better alternative.
Critical Response
Critics have praised the song for its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, and it was recognised as a shift in Genesis' music style from their progressive rock origins to a more commercial pop-rock sound.
Live performances
"That's All" was a fixture on Genesis's setlists during their tours in the 1980s and 1990s, and has been performed live by both the band and Phil Collins in his solo concerts.

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