Regina Spektor - Genius Next Door (4-11-2006)

[raspar6]

I think the song is about life and confusion.

[maugecitaa]

one of my favourite! just amazing. Can't believe I just saw her live 10 days ago!

[Kurisuchina23]

Her voice makes you relax, she's so unique... I would like to be able to sing like her, she's amazing!

[arcadefire4life]

This song has grown on me over the past month. I find it to be so beautiful now...

[jesshchurch]

I prefer this recording to the recording on her new album.

It's much simpler rather than adding extra effects, but it's such a good song I still like the album version!

[Riccarrrdo]

one of the reasons i can't stand the new album.

[nagzul]

its about a lake where people hold their breath until they release, orgasm, then come back up. Genius tries, and dies.

Yes this is something that really happens in reale life. My thoughts is that this may be something that happened where she was growing up.

[lessandri]

I love this music...but...maybe I'm just not very bright...I think I don't get the true meaning of the music, could someone splain it to me?

[slicknick1986]

Don't think you aren't bright -- You're entitled to your own interpretation as much as anyone.

The meaning of this song? Like any good narrative I think it can have a ton of meanings, depending on who you are, your own life experiences, and how you look at things.

Genius Next Door is particularly haunting and beautiful I think...but I still haven't picked out an explicit meaning of it to me yet.

[matthewthetuite]

well said

[jonnythemoose86]

Pretty sure it's about suicide. The genius commits suicide in the lake...that's why he's 'sleeping'

It's actually quite a sad song...

[Anzalone666]

First time I heard it I thought of suicide too. Drowning to be paticular "hold in your breath, til you thought in though you foolish child" Is what does it for me. Very sad song.

[julieannlevine]

@lessandri Oh hun, I am sure you are bright:) bright people ask questions:) I think this song is about a thing the local kids were doing. Kind of along the same lines, as almost hanging yourself, while masterbating, for an intense O. but, the genius did not come up intime, and died:( very sad, and very real.

Understandable though, because an intence O can release much emotion and stress. People just need to learn more about the G spot and prostat massage:)

[XshattereddreeamsX]

Can't wait to hear the album version of this... wonder who the genius next door is.

[outerlimits007]

regina favourited this!

[slicknick1986]

Hah, she did! I can't wait to finally hear the album version of this.

[MrSchivy]

@outerlimits007 O: how do u know??? Do u have her youtube account??

[littlerainworm550]

I dont know a single song from regina that isnt my favourite...except some from 11:11...but from other albums,no...

[JasherOfficial]

Her album is coming out on my b-day!

coincidence that she is just my fave artist?

i think not, definitely a SIGN!!! lol

[xmegg12311x]

amazing that's all i can say........

[nanopancakes888]

This song is beautiful...

It's currently my favorite song.

[lollypetal]

aaa I really hope it does and I hope there are more like it!

it's so good!

love the whole story aspect of her music like in Samson.

[lollypetal]

Hey anyone know what album this is off? I can't find it anywhere! I looked for it on b-sides as well but couldn't find it there either.

Please help! It's driving me mad!

[slicknick1986]

This song is currently not on any album. I'm hoping it appears on her next one!

[ceruleanSantos]

its suppost to be on Far!! im so excited for June 30th!!

[panicqueen373737]

june 23 rite?

[ceruleanSantos]

yep! good things its coming out sooner than we thought! :D

[JAMxSkalla16]

..just to let u know, the songs called holding your breath...

[teellh89]

JAMxSkalla16 was just trying to say what the song name was...dont rate him/her badly...im not sure which name is correct but it doesnt matter its a good song

[SUPwhiteCHOCOLATE]

but hes wrong lol

[teellh89]

wutev'

[ScarletsBeautifulLie]

so haunting how she pulls away from the mic at around 2:40 for those vocals... sounds so far away

[litenogsot]

Nah, she leans away from the mic to breath in. :)

lol Chocolate Rain.

[expired1]

thanks bro i so subscribes to u my brother peace, much love

[slicknick1986]

If you want the mp3s of many of these songs that I've uploaded, check out the RespektOnline fan site, they have most of the demos/live songs available for download.

Best,

Nicholas

[InterplanetJanet77]

I really like that you put the lyrics with the songs. Thanks. and thanks Regina, too.

[candiclaus]

isn't she incredible....