The third track in the hidden “Duke Suite” deals with the end of the relationship between Duke and Duchess.
The first verse is told from the perspective of Duke who sees Duchess as a star who he guided to fame that then fell. He must move on to other potential singers.
The second is told from the...
[Verse 1]
I am the one who guided you this far
All you know, and all you feel
Nobody must know my name
For nobody would understand
And you kill what you fear
[Verse 2]
I call you, for I must leave
You're on your own until the end
There was a choice, but now it's gone
I said you wouldn't understand
[Outro]
Take what's yours, and be damned
Guide Vocal was written by Tony Banks.
Guide Vocal was produced by Genesis & David Hentschel.
Genesis released Guide Vocal on Fri Mar 28 1980.