The end of the song features the words "They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.
The bass-playing on the song by Mike Rutherford has been described as having "connotations of aggressive energy" that fits in well with the concept album's angry and defiant character Rael.
"[2] After Gabriel's departure, the Phil Collins-fronted incarnation of the band performed the song often during their first few tours, usually segueing into the closing section of "The Musical Box".
[3] A live version appears on Seconds Out from 1977 as well as part of the "Old Medley" on The Way We Walk, Volume Two: The Longs from 1993.
The song was also played in full during the 1998 Calling All Stations tour, with Ray Wilson on vocals.