Stay in the Dark

The Band Perry

About Stay in the Dark

"Stay in the Dark" is a song recorded by American musical trio The Band Perry for their unreleased third studio album, My Bad Imagination (2017). Written by the Perry siblings along with Jenna Andrews and Benny Cassette, the song follows "Comeback Kid" as their second release on the Interscope Records label and serves as the official lead single for My Bad Imagination. It was released to digital retailers on February 3, 2017 and to American hot adult contemporary radio stations on February 27, 2017.  


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2017
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Here we are in this moment
Eyes closed, where we going?
Here I am with my arms wide open
Go 'head, close the curtains
I don't care where we'll end up
Right now, let's be in love
Here I am with my heart wide open
Go 'head, close the curtains

Lately, things been getting so crazy
I'm feeling like my heart hates me
It's racing

I just wanna stay in the dark (ooh, ooh)
Turn off all the lights
Come hold me tight
Where we going?
I just wanna stay in the dark (ooh, ooh)
Turn off all the lights
Come hold me tight
And get me going
I just wanna stay in the dark

Oh oh oh, it feels so good tonight
Yeah, I just wanna stay in the dark

Who knows what we're missing
It's our world, it's our business
Here I am, I'm with you on a mission
We ain't got tunnel vision

Lately, things been getting so crazy
I'm feeling like my heart hates me
It's racing

I just wanna stay in the dark (ooh, ooh)
Turn off all the lights
Come hold me tight
Where we going?
I just wanna stay in the dark (ooh, ooh)
Turn off all the lights
Come hold me tight
And get me going
I just wanna stay in the dark

Oh oh oh, it feels so good tonight
Yeah, I just wanna stay in the dark
Oh oh oh, it feels so good tonight
Yeah, I just wanna stay in the dark

No, I can't sleep
No, I can't speak
Feel my heartbeat
Hey, hey, hey
No, I can't speak
No, I can't sleep
Feel my heartbeat

I just wanna stay in the dark (ooh, ooh)
Turn off all the lights
Come hold me tight
Where we going?
I just wanna stay in the dark (ooh, ooh)
Turn off all the lights
Come hold me tight
And get me going
I just wanna stay in the dark

Oh oh oh, it feels so good tonight
No, I can't sleep
No, I can't speak
Yeah, I just wanna stay in the dark
Oh oh oh, it feels so good tonight
No, I can't speak
No, I can't sleep
Yeah, I just wanna stay in the dark

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The Band Perry

The Band Perry, an American country music group, is composed of siblings Kimberly Perry (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Reid Perry (bass guitar, background vocals), and Neil Perry (mandolin, drums, accordion, background vocals). They signed to Republic Nashville in August 2009 and have released six singles: "Hip to My Heart" (November 2009), "If I Die Young" (June 2010), "You Lie" (January 2011), "All Your Life" (August 2011), "Postcard from Paris" (March 2012), and "Better Dig Two" (October 2012). The first five songs are included on the band's self-titled debut album, released October 12, 2010. "Better Dig Two" will be included on their new album. "If I Die Young" reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs and Adult Contemporary charts and has been certified quad… more »

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Written by: JENNA ANDREWS, BENNY CASSETTE, KIMBERLY PERRY, NEIL PERRY, REID PERRY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Stay in the Dark" is a song by the American country music group, The Band Perry. It was released on February 3, 2017 as the lead single off their unreleased third studio album titled 'Heart + Beat'.
Genre Evolution
The song represented a significant change in musical direction for The Band Perry, transitioning from their former country sound to a more pop-centric approach.
Song Composition
"Stay in the Dark" was written by Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry - the three siblings who make up The Band Perry - along with Ivan Corraliza and Jakob Jerlström.
Song Performance
Despite the significant change in musical style, the song performed fairly well, demonstrating The Band Perry's ability to adapt and evolve as musicians.
Critical Reception
Critics had mixed reviews about "Stay in the Dark," with some praising the group's venture into pop music while others fondly recalled their country roots.
Music Video
The official music video for "Stay in the Dark" features dark, theatrical visuals to represent the song's themes. It shows the Perry siblings performing in a forest at night.
Song Meaning
According to Kimberly Perry, "Stay in the Dark" is about recognizing and embracing important moments in life, even when the light at the end of the tunnel isn't quite visible yet.
Album Promotion
Despite the song's promotion for the album 'Heart + Beat,' the album was eventually scrapped following the band's departure from their record label, Big Machine Label Group.
Record Label Issues
Due to creative differences with their label, the release was significantly delayed, resulting in some frustration within the band.
Album Transition
The song "Stay in the Dark" marking the band's transition from country to pop was a significant enough change that caused the album 'Heart + Beat' to never be released. However, they released a five-song extended play titled 'Coordinates' in 2018, embracing their new pop sound.
Song Impact
Despite the complications with their label and the transition between genres, "Stay in the Dark" has remained a favorite among the band's fanbase and is frequently included in their live performances.

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