It's unusual to hear a song from the perspective of a militant leader, though very characteristic of Gabriel to handle such a persona. He's taken on the role of a home invader (Intruder), an assassin (Family Snapshot), a burgermeister (Moribund...), a diluted boy (Rael from The Lamb...), a native chief (San Jacinto), etc. Going back to The Knife, this is a song most bands today wouldn't have the guts, talent, or brains to pull off. The song is brilliant.
It's unusual to hear a song from the perspective of a militant leader, though very characteristic of Gabriel to handle such a persona. He's taken on the role of a home invader (Intruder), an assassin (Family Snapshot), a burgermeister (Moribund...), a diluted boy (Rael from The Lamb...), a native chief (San Jacinto), etc. Going back to The Knife, this is a song most bands today wouldn't have the guts, talent, or brains to pull off. The song is brilliant.