Shipwrecked

Genesis

About Shipwrecked

"Shipwrecked" is the second single by British band Genesis, appearing on their 1997 album Calling All Stations. It was a minor hit, reaching No.54 in the UK and No.82 in Germany. The song is classified as a break-up song. The song sings about someone who has recently broken up with his significant other, and now feels "shipwrecked", hopeless, and alone. Some single versions featured acoustic versions of "No Son of Mine", "Lover's Leap", and "Turn It On Again" as B-sides.


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2009
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I'm a million miles from anywhere, where can I be
Somewhere out on the ocean
Just take a look out on the horizon, what can you see
There's nothing there for me

I feel shipwrecked, I might as well be shipwrecked
I'm helpless and alone drifting out to sea
I can't believe what you said to me

Even standing on the corner of a busy city street
I still feel so lonely
Why do you say you want to be with me 
But the next day say you don't

I'm shipwrecked, I might as well be shipwrecked
I'm helpless and alone drifting out to sea
I can't believe what you said to me
Without you I feel shipwrecked
But I can't let it show
A million miles away from anywhere, ooh, ooh, ohh

Is it my imagination
Or is it getting darker, are the waves getting higher
I'm a million miles from anywhere
A million miles from anything I know

You know that's why I'm shipwrecked
I might as well be shipwrecked
I'm helpless and alone drifting out to sea
I can't believe what you said to me
You know that's why I'm shipwrecked, shipwrecked
Losing my direction
Please come and rescue me (shipwrecked)
Shipwrecked
Shipwrecked
Shipwrecked
Shipwrecked

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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, MICHAEL RUTHERFORD

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Shipwrecked" is a song from the album "Calling All Stations" by Genesis, which was released in 1997.
Lead Vocalist Change
This song features Ray Wilson as the lead vocalist. He took over after long-time Genesis member Phil Collins left the band.
Songwriter
"Shipwrecked" was written by the remaining members of Genesis, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, together with the new vocalist Ray Wilson.
Album Sales
Even though the album "Calling All Stations" where "Shipwrecked" was featured did not match the success of Genesis's earlier work, it still topped the charts in Germany and reached No. 2 in the UK.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Shipwrecked" depict emotional vulnerability, feelings of being lost and in need of rescue - almost like a call for help.
Last Studio Album
"Calling All Stations", which featured the song "Shipwrecked", is Genesis's last studio album to date.
Music World Reaction
The decision to continue Genesis without Phil Collins was met with mixed reactions by critics and fans, the song "Shipwrecked" being part of that conversation.
No Live Performances
Despite being a beautifully crafted song, "Shipwrecked" has reportedly never been performed live by Genesis.
Music Style
"Shipwrecked" is arguably one of the more soft-rock oriented songs on the "Calling All Stations" album, with emphasis on melody and harmonies.
Final Era
The song "Shipwrecked" represents the final era of Genesis, as the band went on an extended hiatus and hasn't produced a studio album since "Calling All Stations".

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