Keep It Dark

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About Keep It Dark

"Keep It Dark" is a song by British band Genesis, released on 23 October 1981 as a single in Europe only. It reached number 33 in the UK Singles Chart.


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Found that man reported missing,
He wandered in his home.
It don't seem to bad if you consider
Just what he's been through.

Seems he met up with a gang of thieves,
Who mistook him for a man of means,
They locked him up then found he had no money,
So they let him go again.
Now he's back at home and happy
Just to see the kids.

I wish that I could really tell you
All the things that happened to me
And all that I have seen.
A world full of people their hearts full of joy,
Cities of light with no fear of war,
And thousands of creatures with happier lives,
And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to hide.

Oh, keep it dark.

It seems strange to have to lie,
About a world so bright.
And tell instead a made-up story,
From the world of night.

I wish, that I could really tell you,
All the things that happened to me
And all that I have seen,
A world full of people their hearts full of joy,
Cities of light with no fear of war,
And thousands of creatures with happier lives,
And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to lie,
No need to hate,
No need to hide.

Oh, keep it dark.

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Genesis

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »

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Written by: Michael Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks

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11 facts about this song

Song Details
"Keep It Dark" is a song from the band Genesis, included on their eleventh studio album named "Abacab," which was released on September 14, 1981.
Chart Performance
The song achieved moderate commercial success. In the United Kingdom, it reached No.33 on the Singles Chart.
Track Position
The song appears as the second track on the original release of the "Abacab" album following the song "Abacab."
Writing and Composition
"Keep It Dark" was written by Genesis band members Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford. The song maintains a consistent, pulsating rhythm, displaying the band's increasingly simplified and direct musical approach at that time.
Theme
Lyrically, the song tells the story of a man who experiences incredible and extraordinary events but is compelled to keep them a secret, leading to various interpretations of the lyrics among fans and critics.
Personnel
On the track, Phil Collins contributed the vocals and drums, Tony Banks supplied keyboards, and Mike Rutherford handled guitars and bass.
B-side
In the United Kingdom, "Naminanu" was the B-side track for "Keep It Dark."
Music Video
Along with its popularity, the song is also noted for its metaphoric and surreal music video, which features the band member Phil Collins running through various darkly lit locations.
Song Structure
The song starts with a melody played on a Prophet synthesizer by Tony Banks. Eventually, the rest of the band joins, with the vocals coming in a minute into the song.
Live performances
Genesis played "Keep It Dark" during their Abacab tour in 1981, their 1982 tour, and briefly during the Mama Tour in 1983. However, the song was not used in their live performances after that period.
Reception
Despite not being one of the most commercially successful Genesis songs, "Keep It Dark" holds a special place for many fans, representing a subtle social commentary from the band in a highly metaphorical form.

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