: Indicates the release or pressing originated from the United Kingdom.

The song's lyrics, written by Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford, tell a somber story of a boy fleeing an abusive home and being rejected by his father upon his attempted return years later. It is well-known for its distinctive "elephant" guitar sound at the beginning, created by Mike Rutherford using a sampler.

You can listen to the track and follow the lyrics in this video: No Son Of Mine - Genesis tribute - Lyrics lyrics2stream YouTube• Oct 2, 2014

: The original release year of the song and the album We Can't Dance .