Keep It Dark
Genesis
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved moderate commercial success. In the United Kingdom, it reached No.33 on the Singles Chart.
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Track PositionThe song appears as the second track on the original release of the "Abacab" album following the song "Abacab."
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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.
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ThemeLyrically, 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.
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PersonnelOn the track, Phil Collins contributed the vocals and drums, Tony Banks supplied keyboards, and Mike Rutherford handled guitars and bass.
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B-sideIn the United Kingdom, "Naminanu" was the B-side track for "Keep It Dark."
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Music VideoAlong 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.
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Song StructureThe 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.
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Live performancesGenesis 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.
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ReceptionDespite 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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