This song was inspired by the cover art of the album. It's about the guy sleeping on the bench, a hired hand, and what he hears of the people who hired him (probably upper class British aristocrats, fitting with the album's concept), which reminds him of the good old days of Britain, when failures (him) were schooled.
An excellent concept album, and Genesis' #2 or 3 album overall. By the way, I just figured out the connection of this song to the album while analyzing it just now, and it has skyrocketed my appreciation of the album. Still not quite a masterpiece album, though.
This song was inspired by the cover art of the album. It's about the guy sleeping on the bench, a hired hand, and what he hears of the people who hired him (probably upper class British aristocrats, fitting with the album's concept), which reminds him of the good old days of Britain, when failures (him) were schooled.
An excellent concept album, and Genesis' #2 or 3 album overall. By the way, I just figured out the connection of this song to the album while analyzing it just now, and it has skyrocketed my appreciation of the album. Still not quite a masterpiece album, though.
What are their better lps in your estimation?
What are their better lps in your estimation?