Geno
Geno's Triumph: A Soulful Journey Through Struggle and Victory
Lyrics
Geno, Geno, Geno, Geno, Geno!
The repetition of "Geno" throughout the song serves as a vocal expression, possibly reflecting admiration, enthusiasm, or a sense of connection to the person referred to as "Geno."
Geno, Geno, Geno, Geno, Geno!
-Geno, Geno, Geno, Geno, Geno!
-Back in '68 in a sweaty club
Refers to a specific time in 1968 in a club environment, setting the scene for the events described in the song.
(Oh, Geno)
References to a person or character named "Geno," possibly the central figure in the song's narrative.
Before Jimmy's Machine and The Rocksteady Rub
-(Oh, Geno)
-On a night when flowers didn't suit my shoes
Describes a night when the speaker was not in a good mood, indicated by the inappropriateness of flowers with their shoes and having a challenging week at school.
After a week of flunkin' and bunkin' school
-The lowest head in the crowd that night
Reflects the speaker's low profile in the crowd, engaged in practicing dance steps and avoiding conflicts.
Just practicin' steps and keepin' outta the fights
-Academic inspiration, you gave me none
Expresses disappointment in someone named Geno for not providing academic inspiration.
But you were Michael the lover
Acknowledges Geno's qualities as a lover and a fighter who achieved success.
The fighter that won
-But now just look at me as I'm looking down at you
Asserts the speaker's success and confidence, attributing it to their inherent nature rather than flaunting.
No, I'm not bein' flash, It's what I'm built to do
-That man took the stage, his towel was swingin' high
Describes Geno taking the stage with a towel swinging high, possibly a reference to a charismatic and energetic performance.
(Oh Geno)
-This man was my bombers, my Dexy's, my high
Highlights Geno's significance to the speaker as part of their musical influences (bombers, Dexy's, high).
(Oh, Geno)
-How the crowd, they all hailed you, and chanted your name
Recalls the admiration of the crowd for Geno, emphasizing a shared connection and similarity between the speaker and Geno.
But they never knew like we knew
-Me and you were the same
-And now you're all over, your song is so tame, brrr
Comments on Geno's current status, suggesting a decline in popularity or energy in his performance, but expressing gratitude for the impact on the speaker's life.
You fed me, you bred me, I'll remember your name
-Academic inspiration, you gave me none
Reiterates the lack of academic inspiration from Geno but emphasizes his success in love and fighting.
But you were Michael the lover
-The fighter that won
-But now just look at me as I'm looking down at you
Repeats the speaker's confidence and success, clarifying that it's not about showing off but about being true to their nature.
No, I'm not bein' flash, It's what I'm built to do
-Oh, Geno
Reprises the enthusiastic expression of "Oh, Geno," perhaps indicating a continued admiration or connection.
(Oh, Geno)
-Oh, Geno
-(Oh, Geno)
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