Throwing It All Away

Genesis

About Throwing It All Away

"Throwing It All Away" is the seventh track on the 1986 album Invisible Touch by Genesis. It was the second single from the album in 1986, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 22 in Britain, where it was released as the last single of the album in 1987. In the U. S., it also went to No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in October 1986 and the Album Rock Tracks chart in August 1986. The working title was "Zephyr and Zeppo". The song is a soft rock ballad structured around a guitar riff by Mike Rutherford, who also wrote the lyrics. The U. S. single included an edited version of the instrumental "Do the Neurotic" as the B-side; the UK edition featured the track "I'd Rather Be You". 


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1992
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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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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: 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".
Chart Success
Upon 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.
Music Genre
The 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.
Song Length
"Throwing It All Away" has a duration of 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks.
Lyrics Significance
The lyrics talk about a relationship that's on the verge of ending because of misunderstandings and the need for communication.
Live Performances
Genesis 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Throwing It All Away", including American heavy metal band Disturbed.
Position in Discography
"Throwing It All Away" is one of Genesis' last top-ten hits in the United States.
Linked to Phil Collins's Solo Career
Stylistically, 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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