Discover the story of the song > After The Lie – Tony Banks

The protagonist used to believe that people saw and were affected by a childhood spectre, but now he realizes that people are not as clever as he thought and he likes them better for it. He also sees things in a different light, like Paul the visionary, and understands things that he didn't before. Even his partner, whom he's known since childhood, has gained new meaning for him. Overall, the protagonist feels like he can see things more clearly now.