Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Genesis
Performer
Mike Rutherford
Bass Guitar
Phil Collins
Drums
Tony Banks
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Rutherford
Songwriter
Phil Collins
Composer
Tony Banks
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Genesis
Producer
Mike Rutherford
Producer
Phil Collins
Producer
Tony Banks
Producer
Tom Mitchell
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Pierre Geoffroy Chateau
Assistant Engineer
Steve Short
Assistant Engineer
David Hentschel
Producer
Andy Mackrill
Equipment Technician
Dale Newman
Equipment Technician
Geoff Banks
Equipment Technician
Nick Davis
Mixing Engineer
Tony Cousins
Mastering Engineer
Geoff Callingham
Recording Technician
Lyrics
It's good to be here, how've ya been?
Check my bags, boy, where's my room?
I sit on the phone, that's my game
Keep up the pressure all the way!
I don't want to beat about the bush
But none of us are getting any younger
There's people out there who could take your place
A more commercial view, a fresher face
I need a shower, take a nap
I'll meet you in the bar, we must have a rap
There's a lot on the line, a lot to say
And there's something I must tell you today
You and I both know the score
You can't go on like this forever
So it's with regret that I tell you now
That from this moment on, you're on your own
I don't talk 'round corners
It's right between the eyes
If you're slow they'll run past you
Stand tall, see them falling over
I walk a straight line
It's right between the eyes
But show me the door
Show me someone who'll do it better
The drinks are on me, be my guest
Smoke a cigar? Take the best
Don't hedge your bets, we can make a deal
Got it in your pocket, how do you feel?
So glad that's over, now you know
But I'm only acting under orders
And looking down on you from way up here
You've gotta sink or swim, get off the floor
I don't talk 'round corners
It's right between the eyes
If you're slow they'll run past you
Stand tall, see them falling over
I walk a straight line
Right between the eyes
But show me the door
Show me someone who'll do it better
Written by: Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks