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Family Snapshot

Name: Family Snapshot
Description: Peter Gabriel wrote and performed this rock song, which was first performed live in 1978 with initial recording work beginning that same year. The track was included on his third self-titled studio album. Material from the song was later adapted for another piece called "Close Up," which appeared on

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Peter Gabriel wrote and performed this rock song, which was first performed live in 1978 with initial recording work beginning that same year. The track was included on his third self-titled studio album. Material from the song was later adapted for another piece called "Close Up," which appeared on Gabriel's 1985 Birdy soundtrack.

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What the lyrics are about

The song's lyrics depict an assassin describing their intentions and psychological state as they prepare to carry out a killing.

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