"Man on the Corner" is a song by British band Genesis, released on March 5, 1982. The song was written by Phil Collins.
| "Man on the Corner" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Submarine" |
Lyrics
The lyrics describe a man who spends his days on a street corner, shouting at passersby. According to the radio show In the Studio with Redbeard (which spotlighted the making of the Abacab album), the song was composer Collins' first song about the homeless epidemic and society's reluctance to help the homeless and/or find a resolution. However, the lyrics speculate he may also know what he's talking about. Backed by a simple drum machine beat, the song takes a musically dark tone.
Music video
The music video used to promote the song features Collins, Banks, and Rutherford, along with Daryl Stuermer and Chester Thompson playing on stage together, using different colours to illuminate the band. It was filmed during a performance at the Savoy Theatre in New York City.