Genesis – English Lyrics

• By: Grimes
• Album: Visions

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of Grimes' "Genesis"! This ethereal synth-pop masterpiece offers a unique opportunity to explore complex emotions and abstract concepts through its evocative lyrics and dreamy soundscapes. Discover how Grimes' distinctive artistic vision and willingness to experiment create a rich tapestry of meaning, encouraging a deeper understanding of English expression and poetic interpretation.

[English]

My heart, will never feel, will never see, will never know

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

My heart, will never feel, will never see, will never know

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

My heart, will never feel, will never see, will never know

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

My heart, will never feel, will never see, will never know

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

My

My

My

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know

Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

Home and I know

Playing the deck above

It's always different

I'm the one in love

You can use it however you like.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in the chest that pumps blood around the body; often used symbolically for emotions
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely, under the force of gravity
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or experience
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or physical sensation
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to have a deep affection for someone or something
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation
deck /dɛk/ B1	noun - a floor or open, unroofed area of a ship, house, or other structure
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A2	adjective - not the same as another or each other
above /əˈbʌv/ A1	adverb - in a higher position than something else
one /wʌn/ A1	adjective - used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified
always /ˈɔːlweɪz/ A1	adverb - at all times; on every occasion
never /ˈnɛvər/ A1	adverb - at no time in the past or future

Key Grammar Structures

• My heart, will never feel, will never see, will never know

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' for prediction/negation

  ➔ This structure uses "will never + base verb" to express a definitive, permanent inability or lack of experience in the future. The repetition of "will never" emphasizes this certainty.

• Oh, heart, and then it falls, and then I fall, and then I know

  ➔ Sequential actions with 'and then' in Simple Present

  ➔ The phrase "and then" is used to connect a series of actions that happen one after another. The Simple Present tense describes these events as a sequence, often implying a cause-and-effect relationship or a recurring pattern.

• Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart

  ➔ Elliptical construction / Omission of subject and auxiliary verb

  ➔ In poetry and song lyrics, words like the subject (e.g., 'Will it...') and auxiliary verb are often omitted for brevity and artistic effect. Here, it implies a rhetorical question or a strong, wistful statement about the heart's potential. "Ever" emphasizes the possibility at any time.

• Home and I know

  ➔ Fragmented sentence / Conjunction 'and' connecting a place/state to an action

  ➔ This is a poetic fragment. "Home" functions as a noun or an implied adverbial phrase (e.g., 'At home'). The conjunction "and" links this state or location to the speaker's knowledge, suggesting that the knowing happens *at* home or *in connection with* home.

• Playing the deck above

  ➔ Present participle phrase (acting as a descriptive modifier)

  ➔ The "-ing" form "playing" acts as a present participle, forming a phrase that describes an ongoing action. It likely modifies an implied subject (e.g., 'someone is playing') or provides context to the scene, functioning adjectivally or adverbially.

• It's always different

  ➔ Adverb of frequency ('always') with the Simple Present tense

  ➔ "Always" is an adverb of frequency that indicates an action or state occurs continuously or repeatedly without exception. It emphasizes the constant nature of something being "different."

• I'm the one in love

  ➔ Definite article 'the' + 'one' + prepositional phrase ('in love')

  ➔ "The one" is used to single out a specific person from a group, often emphasizing their unique role or characteristic. "In love" is a common prepositional phrase describing a state of being.

• My heart, I never be, I never see, I never know

  ➔ Non-standard grammar (poetic license) for negation in the present tense

  ➔ This line uses "I never be" instead of the standard "I am never" or "I will never be." This is an example of poetic license, where grammatical rules are bent for rhythmic or stylistic effect in song lyrics. It conveys a strong, perpetual negation.