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Illegal Alien

Name: Illegal Alien
Description: "Illegal Alien" was created by English rock band Genesis, with composition by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford. It appeared as the third single from their self-titled 1983 album. The track emerged in early 1984 and was helmed by the three band members along with Hugh Padgham. The accomp

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"Illegal Alien" was created by English rock band Genesis, with composition by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford. It appeared as the third single from their self-titled 1983 album. The track emerged in early 1984 and was helmed by the three band members along with Hugh Padgham. The accompanying visual presentation showed the musicians dressed as Mexican individuals struggling to obtain passport authorization.

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What the lyrics are about

The song presents a satirical narrative centered on an undocumented migrant encountering various barriers while attempting to relocate to America, drawing inspiration from the band's own experiences with visa complications during touring.

Producer

Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Hugh Padgham