: Throughout the video, they are seen eating soup, playing cards, and performing the track within the abandoned industrial setting.
: The band intended the song to be a simple pop tune inspired by the melodic style of The Beatles . Phil Collins has noted that his drumming on the track was an attempt at a "Ringo Starr style" part. Genesis - That's All (Official Music Video)
The video portrays the three band members—Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford—as homeless men taking shelter outside a disused factory. : Throughout the video, they are seen eating
The official music video for by Genesis, released in late 1983, marked a significant commercial turning point for the band, helping the song become their first Top 10 hit in the United States. Video Concept and Narrative The video portrays the three band members—Phil Collins,
: The track explores the "can't live with you, can't live without you" cycle, characterized by the phrase "it's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all".
While the video uses a "down-and-out" aesthetic, the song's lyrics focus on the repetitive, frustrating nature of a failing relationship.