Domino
Genesis
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The grey of evening fills the room, No need to look outside, To see or feel the rain. I reach across to touch her, But I know that she's not there. Rain keeps running down the window pane. Time is running out for me. Can't you see what you are doing to me? Can't you see what you have done? As I try to pass another long and sleepless night, A hundred crazy voices call my name, As I try to pass them by, I almost can believe that she is here, In the glow of the night. Do you know what you have done? Do you know what you've begun? Do you see we shall never be together again? All of my life. Lonely people, empty rooms, Pointless violence, silent tombs. Could it be that we shall be together again? Sheets of double glazing help to keep outside the night, Only foreign city sirens can cut through, Nylon sheets and blankets help to minimize the cold. But they can't keep out the chilling sounds. Will the nightmare soon give way to dreaming That she is here with me? In the glow of the night. Do you know what you have done? Do you know what you've begun? Do you see we shall never be together again? Lonely people, empty rooms, Pointless violence, silent tombs. Could it be that we shall be together again? In silence and darkness We held each other near that night We prayed it would last forever. Blood on the windows Millions of ordinary people are there They gaze at the scenery They act as if it is perfectly clear Take a look at the mountains Take a look at the beautiful river of blood. The liquid surrounds me I fight to rise from this river of hell I stare round about me Children are swimming and playing with boats Their features are changing Their bodies dissolve and I am alone. Now see what you've gone and done. Now you never did see such a terrible thing As was seen last night on T.V. Maybe if we're lucky, they will show it again Such a terrible thing to see There's nothing you can do when you're the next in line You've got to go domino. Now I'm one with the living and I'm feeling just fine I know what I must do Play the game of happiness and never let on That it only lives on in a song There's nothing you can do when you're the next in line You've got to go domino. Do you know what you have done? Do you know what you've begun? In silence and darkness Hold each other near tonight For will it last forever? There's nothing you can do when you're the next in line You've got to go domino.
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Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Band History"Domino" is a song by the British rock band Genesis, which was formed in 1967.
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Album InclusionThe track comes from their 13th studio album, titled "Invisible Touch," released in 1986.
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Song Length"Domino" is one of the longer songs on the album, consisting of two parts and running for over 10 minutes.
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CompositionIt features "In the Glow of the Night" and "The Last Domino" as the two parts of the song, making it quite unique.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a contemplation on the power of events – like a series of dominoes falling – that cannot be stopped once set in motion.
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Music VideoThe song's official video includes live footage of the band performing the song during the "Invisible Touch" tour.
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Critic ReceptionDespite its length, "Domino" has often received praise from critics for its ambitious structure and striking lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a live staple during Genesis' 1986-through-1992 tours and has been included in several of the band's official live albums and videos he '80s and early '90s.
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Phil Collins' FavoriteIn an interview, Genesis' lead singer, Phil Collins, named "Domino" as one of his favourite Genesis songs due to its live performance energy.
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Novelty Factor"Domino" is unique as it came during a period when Genesis was better known for shorter, more radio-friendly tracks rather than progressive epics.
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InfluenceThe song is considered a major influence on the band's future direction, influencing its transition form prog-rock towards pop-rock.
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