Throwing It All Away
Genesis
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Need I say I love you Need I say I care Need I say that emotion's, Something we don't share I don't want to be sitting here Trying to deceive you Cos you know I know baby I don't wanna go. We cannot live together We cannot live apart That's the situation I've known it from the start Every time that I look at you I can see the future Cos you know I know baby I don't wanna go. Throwing it all away Throwing it all away Is there nothing that I can say To make you change your mind I watch the world go round and round And see mine turning upside down You're throwing it all away. Who'll light up the darkness Who will hold your hand Who will find you the answers When you don't understand Why should I have to be the one Who has to convince you Cos you know I know baby That I don't wanna go. Some day you'll be sorry Someday when you're free Memories will remind you That our love was meant to be Late at night when you call my name The only sound you'll hear Is the sound of your voice calling Calling after me. Just throwing it all away Throwing it all away There's nothing I can say You're throwing it all away.
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Written by: Michael Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"Throwing It All Away" is a song by the rock band Genesis. It is the seventh track on their 1986 album, "Invisible Touch".
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
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Music GenreThe song is classified as soft rock. It showcases Genesis's shift from their progressive rock roots to a more commercial pop-rock sound in the '80s.
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Song Length"Throwing It All Away" has a duration of 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics talk about a relationship that's on the verge of ending because of misunderstandings and the need for communication.
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Live PerformancesGenesis often performed "Throwing It All Away" during their live concerts. The track was usually accompanied by Phil Collins tossing out tambourines into the crowd, symbolizing the song's title.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Throwing It All Away" features the band performing on a minimalist, blue stage. The video highlighted the band's focus on the music itself rather than a complex narrative or set design.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Throwing It All Away", including American heavy metal band Disturbed.
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Position in Discography"Throwing It All Away" is one of Genesis' last top-ten hits in the United States.
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Linked to Phil Collins's Solo CareerStylistically, this song is often linked to lead vocalist Phil Collins's successful solo career. The emotionally-charged lyrics and mainstream sound are characteristic of Collins's own music style.
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