It is a concept album conceived by Frank Bornemann, based on the idea that humanity has achieved great technological progress, but lags behind significantly in the moral and cultural aspect.

EMI Electrola producer Richard Smith wrote lyrics with Bornemann as he did on Floating, credited again under the alias "Gordon Bennit".

Rendition according to the album's lyrics[8] Jamie, the son of a scientist, wonders about his unfulfilling life while sitting on his own in his father's lab.

Jeanne's father allows Jamie to stay with them in exchange for his futuristic knowledge, as the cruel man fights to suppress a peasants' mutiny against him.

Jamie morally supports the rebels, but he is forced to obey the landlord in order to stay with his beloved Jeanne ("Mutiny").

The reason was their insurmountable disagreements with their manager Jay Partridge, who had significant financial and creative influence over the band during the album's creation.