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Aug 25, 2016
Excellent explanation, thank you, but I think the song was described by the band as just about an old couple watching television generally, incorporating all the examples which you quote. Just out of interest, the earlier "Battle of Epping Forest" was also a socio-political song. As an aside, I particularly like the guitar introduction. This song is from one of the best albums ever made ("Wind and Wuthering", 1977), the follow-up to "Trick of the Tail". If you don't own Wind and Wuthering, go and buy it now, then buy the rest of the 70's Genesis studio albums (the original mix if possible). They are simply works of exquisite genius.
Aug 25, 2016
The dislike (not me BTW) is probably because you start your meaning with "I'm not positive, but..." and also use the word "basically". As for the rest, I can't comment because I don't know the song, but I get the impression that you are picking words and/or phrases out of the song. This is fine as long as you "quote" extracts. Perhaps you could have started with "To me, this song....". Otherwise, excellent grammar and spelling (so rare these days).
Aug 25, 2016
Obviously, this is about the perils of immortality. It's all very well living for ever, but what about those around you, loved ones, etc.? At the end of the song (the last nine lines), his wife is described as "withered", with "toothless" and "haggard" features. This is assuming such a man (could be a woman these days) remains faithful all that time. I think the line that really sums up the song is "a laugh as close as any tear". This is the title track to the album, and if you don't own it already, go and buy it now! Sheer poetry, brilliant music, one of the best singers ever, and the epitome of prog rock.
Aug 25, 2016
It is fairly obvious that this song is about a platonic relationships where one of them wants to "go all the way" so to speak, knowing that, once that happens, the relationship will never be the same again. But he or she thinks the risk is worth it for the moment of pleasure which will be experienced. Or, put another way, "I'm tired of talking, let's shag"! Regardless of meanings, from a poetic/musical point of view, I don't think you will ever hear a better prog rock song. Or any song, come to that!