It's the end of the "opera" that was written for this album. We all know Phil loves to do ballads (like off of his No Jacket Required album, the song "We Said Hello, Goodbye". Cryptic meanings are commonplace with Genesis, and this tune is no different. It is beautifully written, and with that, the connection with Duke's Travels, Duke's End and Duchess all fit together perfectly.
It's the end of the "opera" that was written for this album. We all know Phil loves to do ballads (like off of his No Jacket Required album, the song "We Said Hello, Goodbye". Cryptic meanings are commonplace with Genesis, and this tune is no different. It is beautifully written, and with that, the connection with Duke's Travels, Duke's End and Duchess all fit together perfectly.