Fix what’s wrong, but don’t rewrite what the artist wrote. Stick to the official released version — album booklet, label site, verified lyric video, etc. If you’re guessing, pause and double-check.
Respect the structure
Songs have rhythm. Pages do too. Leave line breaks where they belong. Don’t smash things together or add extra empty space just for looks.
Punctuation counts (but vibe-editing doesn’t)
Correct typos? Yes. Re-punctuating a whole verse because it ‘looks better’? Probably not. Keep capitalization and punctuation close to the official source.
Don’t mix versions
If you’re editing the explicit version, keep it explicit. If it’s the clean version, keep it clean. No mashups.
Let the lyrics be lyrics
This isn’t the place for interpretations, memories, stories, or trivia — that’s what comments are for. Keep metadata, translations, and bracketed stage directions out unless they’re officially part of the song.
Edit lightly
If two lines are wrong… fix the two lines. No need to bulldoze the whole page. Think ‘surgical,’ not ‘remix.’
When in doubt, ask the crowd
Not sure what they’re singing in that fuzzy bridge? Drop a question in the comments and let the music nerds swarm. Someone always knows.
The best part of this song isn't the lyrics but the music, which are segments from each song from A Trick of the Tail. It's a great way to wrap up the album.
The song that got me into Genesis. i heard this song when i was 15... that was a year ago, now i have every genesis album and they are my favorite band... this has gotta be my fav genesis song
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The best part of this song isn't the lyrics but the music, which are segments from each song from A Trick of the Tail. It's a great way to wrap up the album.
the lines at the end of the song are a sort of homage to peter gabriel, because this album was their first without him
@Invisible Touch or is it to single their change in musical styles after this album?
@Invisible Touch or is it to single their change in musical styles after this album?
these lines are actually taken from suppers ready further proving my point
The song that got me into Genesis. i heard this song when i was 15... that was a year ago, now i have every genesis album and they are my favorite band... this has gotta be my fav genesis song