Not About Us

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About Not About Us

"Not About Us" is the third and final single from Genesis' 15th album Calling All Stations. It reached No. 66 in UK and No. 81 in Germany. It was the last single to feature vocalist Ray Wilson, and the final non-remix single released by the band.


Year:
1997
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A little piece of something
Falling gently down down down
No one understands you like I do

I’d rather be beside you
Everything we know so well
Tell me what you feel now
Show me what you think of it

It’s not about us anymore
It’s all about the reasons
That we think we’re fighting for
It’s not about hate
It’s not about pain we always feel
I know we have our problems
But we’re not the only ones
It’s not about you it’s not about me
It’s not about anger
It’s more about the loneliness we feel

How can I begin to
Ask for some forgiveness
For all that we have taken
There’s nothing left now

Just a little piece of something
Falling gently down down down
No one understands you no no
Like I do
There’s nothing left now

It’s not about us anymore
It’s all about the reasons
That we think we’re fighting for
It’s not about hate
It’s not about pain we always feel
I know we have our problems
But we’re not the only ones
It’s not about you it’s not about me
It’s not about anger
It’s more about the loneliness we feel

It’s not about us
It’s not about hate
It’s more about the loneliness we feel, can you feel it
It’s not about anger
It’s not about wanting
I know we have our problems
But we’re not the only ones, we’re not the only ones
It’s not about you, it’s not about me...

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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 (GB), RAY WILSON

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12 facts about this song

Band Representation
"Not About Us" is a song by English rock band Genesis. This band has had numerous line-up changes, but in the context of this track, its key members included Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Ray Wilson.
Lead Vocals
Ray Wilson was the lead vocalist on "Not About Us." Wilson, a Scottish musician, became the band's lead singer in 1996, replacing the outgoing Phil Collins.
Released Track
The song "Not About Us" was released on the album "Calling All Stations" in 1997. It was the band's fifteenth and final studio album.
Album Legacy
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, "Calling All Stations" managed to reach the No. 2 spot on the UK Albums Chart. However, "Not About Us" was not as commercially successful as some of Genesis' previous hits.
Music Video
A music video for "Not About Us" was released and featured Wilson, Banks, and Rutherford in performance, imbued with special visual effects.
Last Single Release
"Not About Us" was one of the last singles ever released by Genesis. Their only subsequent releases have been compilation albums and live concert recordings.
Vocal Difference
"Not About Us" is noted for the distinctive sound Ray Wilson brought to Genesis, with a deeper, more gravelly voice compared to the band's previous lead singers, Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.
believe that it reflects more of Wilson's personal musical style.
Music Style: Known for its melodious blend of rock and pop, "Not About Us" significantly features more acoustic elements. Some listeners
Farewell Tour
After the release of "Calling all Stations," Genesis went on a European Tour in 1997-1998 with Wilson as the lead vocalist. "Not About Us" was part of their performance set.
Limited Touring History
Despite being a Genesis track, "Not About Us" has a limited touring history – it was only played live during the 1997/98 tour that followed the release of the album.
Short Genesis Career
Despite the unique sound and style that Wilson brought to the band, his career with Genesis was relatively short. After the mixed success of "Calling All Stations" and the associated tour, the band entered a period of extended hiatus, effectively ending Wilson's time as their frontman.
Subsequent Performances
Ray Wilson continued to perform "Not About Us" as part of his solo concerts post his involvement in Genesis, reflecting the persistent fan appreciation for the song.

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