According to Songfacts, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tells the story of Rael, a poor Puerto Rican boy from The Bronx. THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY Words and Music by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, and Steve Hackett Chord Voicings: Asus2 Amaj7 Bb Bsus4 C# C#m D6 Dmaj7 Dmaj7/C# e This is essentially when, the "lamb" lies down on Broadway. Movie-Palace is now undone, The all-night watchmen have had their fun. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway at Discogs. Mojo April 2010 asked Peter Gabriel if it was a conscious tribute to The Who's Pete Townshend. Sleeping cheaply on the midnight show, It's the same old ending - time to go. Early morning Manhattan, Ocean winds blow on the land. Complete your Genesis collection. He replied: "It was a subconscious tribute because I certainly wasn't aware of it at the time. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is the quintessential progressive rock album by Genesis, the legendary rock band that has been through many lineup changes throughout the years. The "lamb" is not elaborated on by Gabriel's lyrics, and is rather open to interpretation like much of the album is. The final Genesis album with original front man Peter Gabriel, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is widely considered to be the band’s magnum opus.. Their sound has also changed through that time and fans have their favorites. As "The Lamb," Rael goes on an adventure in New York City. And the lamb lies down on Broadway The lamb seems right out of place Yet the Broadway street scene finds a focus in its face Somehow it's lying there Brings a stillness to the air Though man-made light, at night is very bright There's no whitewash victim As the neons dim, to the coat of white Rael Imperial Aerosol Kid And the lamb lies down on Broadway. Get out! The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway was a song-cycle whose hero Rael shared a name with "Rael (1 and 2)," a track on The Who's 1967 album, The Who Sell Out. It seems they cannot leave their dream.