No Reply At All

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"No Reply at All" is a song by British band Genesis, released as the second single from their 1981 album Abacab.


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Talk to me, you never talk to me.
Ooh, it seems that I can speak.
I can hear my voice shoutin' out.

But there's no reply at all.

Look at me, you never look at me.
Ooh, I've been sittin, starin', seems so long.
But you're lookin' through me
Like I wasn't here at all.

No reply.  There's no reply at all.

Dance with me, you never dance with me.
Ooh, it seems that I can move.
I'm close to you, close as I can get.

Yet there's no reply at all.
There's no reply at all.

Be with me.  Seems you're never here with me.
Ooh, I've been tryin' to get over there.
Oh, but it's out of my reach.

And there's no reply at all.
There's no reply at all.

I get the feelin' you're tryin' to tell me;
Is there somethin' that I should know?
What excuse are you tryin' to sell me?
Should I be readin' stop or go?
I don't know.

Be with me.  Seems you're never here with me.
Ooh, I've been tryin' to get over there.
Oh, but it's out of my reach.

And there's no reply at all.
There's no reply at all.

I get the feelin' you're tryin' to tell me;
Is there somethin' that I should know?
What excuse are you tryin' to sell me?
Should I be readin' stop or go?
I don't know.

Maybe deep down inside,
I'm tryin' for no one else but me,
Too stubborn to say, "The buck stops here.
I'm not the one you're lookin' for."

But maybe deep down inside, I'm lyin'
To no one else but me.
Oh, but my back is up.  I'm on my guard
With all the exits sealed.

Listen to me, you never listen to me.
Oooh, and it seems there's no way out.
I've been tryin' but we cannot connect.

And there's no reply at all.
There's no reply at all.
There's no reply at all.
No reply at all.
Is anybody listenin'?  Oh, there's no reply at 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: Anthony George Banks, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins

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13 facts about this song

Band Origin
"No Reply at All" is a track by the English rock band, Genesis.
Album
This song is on their popular album "Abacab" which was released in 1981.
Chart Success
The song reached number 29 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1981.
Notable Collaboration
The song features Earth, Wind, and Fire's horn section performing. Genesis wanted to experiment with their sound on this track.
Inspiration
It was inspired by Stevie Wonder and The Beatles' music. The Beatles' influence can be seen in its title, which may recall their song “No Reply.”
Meaning
The title reflects the song's theme of unrequited love, and the pain experienced when there is "no reply at all" from the person you love.
Notable Lyrics
The poignant lyrics have drawn fans to this song, such as "Talk to me - you never talk to me. Ooh, it seems that I can speak. I can hear my voice shouting out. But there's no reply at all."
Songwriting Credits
Both lyrics and music of the song were written by the band members: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford.
Musical Style
"No Reply at All" is one of Genesis' more straight forward pop songs, marking their transition from progressive rock to a more pop-oriented sound in the 1980s.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, it was dropped from live performances after the “Abacab” tour due to the difficulty of recreating the song's complex brass arrangements on stage.
Use in Media
The song is part of the soundtrack of GTA: Vice City Stories, a popular video game taking place in the 80s.
Audience Reception
The song remains a popular Genesis track, often remembered fondly for its catchy brass hooks and emotionally-resonant lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "No Reply at All" presents the band performing on stage with the Earth, Wind and Fire horn section, underscoring the significant collaboration on this track.

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