Watery eyes... blue reflections: Both dealing with water-one of Michael's tears and one of the earth so far away.
beckon tearful child... repentance of the sin: He's extremely happy with his achievement, but is afraid and tries to be ready for death.
And the blind and lusty lovers... something has to die: People on Earth, believing that their short lives (generations upon generations of them) are significant and important, are really very small. This is kind of the same vibe from The Beatles - Within You Without You: "When it's far too late, when they pass away."
And the ape's curiosity... mountains move under him: Again, simple minded man in reference to "large" and "significant" piles of gold or money. Moving, referring to currency exchange: sales, stock, etc.
I think everyone else here definitely nailed the last section of the song. However, I think there is more to be said about the "trip made for two... should of be there" lines.
It could be interpreted as missed opportunity, especially romantically. Two people walk together while another person is sad and alone, wishing that he/she was with him/her instead.
The mountains also suggest time. They were here before apes became human. They will still be here, after we clever apes foolishly destroy ourselves. Collins has the perspective of both space and time.
The mountains also suggest time. They were here before apes became human. They will still be here, after we clever apes foolishly destroy ourselves. Collins has the perspective of both space and time.
Watery eyes... blue reflections: Both dealing with water-one of Michael's tears and one of the earth so far away.
beckon tearful child... repentance of the sin: He's extremely happy with his achievement, but is afraid and tries to be ready for death.
And the blind and lusty lovers... something has to die: People on Earth, believing that their short lives (generations upon generations of them) are significant and important, are really very small. This is kind of the same vibe from The Beatles - Within You Without You: "When it's far too late, when they pass away."
And the ape's curiosity... mountains move under him: Again, simple minded man in reference to "large" and "significant" piles of gold or money. Moving, referring to currency exchange: sales, stock, etc.
I think everyone else here definitely nailed the last section of the song. However, I think there is more to be said about the "trip made for two... should of be there" lines.
It could be interpreted as missed opportunity, especially romantically. Two people walk together while another person is sad and alone, wishing that he/she was with him/her instead.
@puzzud Although your comments are nearly nine years old, they were spot-on I think. Thanks for posting.
@puzzud Although your comments are nearly nine years old, they were spot-on I think. Thanks for posting.
The mountains also suggest time. They were here before apes became human. They will still be here, after we clever apes foolishly destroy ourselves. Collins has the perspective of both space and time.
The mountains also suggest time. They were here before apes became human. They will still be here, after we clever apes foolishly destroy ourselves. Collins has the perspective of both space and time.