Keep It Dark
Genesis · The Platinum Collection [2004]
He wandered in his home
It don't seem to bad if you consider
Just what he's been through
It 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
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
Keep It Dark
Keep It Dark stands as a defining track from Genesis's transition into a more accessible pop-rock sound during the early 1980s. Featured on the 1980 album Duke, the recording showcases the band's evolving dynamic as they moved away from the complex progressive structures of their earlier years. The song highlights the interplay between Phil Collins' distinctive vocals and the tight, rhythmic foundation that characterized the group's commercial peak. As part of their extensive discography, this work reflects the band's ability to blend theatrical elements with straightforward rock arrangements. It remains a significant song in their catalogue, illustrating the creative energy that defined their most successful era before the lineup shifted further toward a trio format.