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It seems to be mostly common belief amongst Genesis fans that the band went seriously downhill somewhere between "And Then There Were Three" and "Invisible Touch". I hope we don't get into the argument as to exactly where the line between good and bad falls, as that is so subjective.

However, I think most people would agree that the song "Misunderstanding" was alarming, as it was pop with really no hint of prog. I don't even mind the song, but it's just not classic prog Genesis. Years ago I wrote this parody of the lyrics which I think are reasonably funny, and just came across it again, so I thought I'd share...


There must be some misunderstanding
There must be some kind of mistake
I’ve been listening to this band for years, but
This song is lame

Now it’s not like them to go top forty
But this will be a hit no doubt
I checked the label twice, don’t understand it
I threw it out

Well I’d been waiting for this album
I thought it might beat “And Then There Were Three”
Never dreamed it would be worse still
But hearing it, yes it is swill
That’s why I do know why
This album makes me cry

There must be some misunderstanding
There must be some kind of mistake
I’ve been listening to this band for years, but
This song is lame

Since then I’ve been listening to The Lamb and Foxtrot
I though that maybe I could hear the flow
Saw a video – what a bummer
Phil sings and is not the drummer
I still don’t believe it
Come back Steve and Pete

There must be some misunderstanding....etc