Actually It's Darkness
Idlewild · Collection [2010]
But why have you been so
Why have you been ill informed?
I felt that fire could protect me from everything
You're just too gullible
Actually it's darkness
I don't know what I'm scared of
It's darkness
I must be scared of something
You must be scared of something
Quite, quite special
You shed a shade of shyness
You shed a shade of shyness
You shed a shade of shyness
Why can't you be more cynical?
I knew the winter could protect me from it
One box if film won't make it all go cold
I thought that winter could hide me from everything
I'm just too gullible for words
Actually it's darkness
I don't know what I'm scared of
It's darkness
I must be scared of something
You must be scared of something
Quite, quite special
You shed a shade of shyness
You shed a shade of shyness
You shed a shade of shyness
Why can't you be more cynical?
I don't look the same in the photograph
I need to look the way I did in the photograph
By mentioning places, it will all become clear
If we speak the same language
You're a deeper darker reason...
You shed a shade of shyness
You shed a shade of shyness
You shed a shade of shyness
Why can't you be more cynical?
Actually It's Darkness
Released on the 2010 Collection album, 'Actually It's Darkness' stands as a defining track for the Scottish post-rock band Idlewild. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of atmospheric textures and driving rhythms, characteristic of their work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Featuring the distinctive vocals of lead singer Ian Haugland, the recording captures the band's ability to weave melancholic melodies with energetic instrumentation. As part of their broader discography, the track reflects the band's evolution from their earlier indie-rock roots toward a more expansive, cinematic sound. It remains a staple for fans of the genre, showcasing the emotional depth and sonic complexity that made Idlewild a significant force in the post-rock movement.