In 1997, Wilson joined Genesis following the departure of former vocalist and drummer Phil Collins. Genesis went on hiatus after one album, Calling All Stations, and a tour with Wilson.
Wilson went on to record a solo project called Cut_, which he has described as sounding the way the next Genesis might have sounded had the band attempted a second album with him. The album Millionairhead was released under this name.
In 2003 he released a solo album under his own name titled Change. The next year he released another studio album entitled The Next Best Thing, which included a cover of "Inside". He is currently working on a second Stiltskin album.
DJ and trance producer Armin van Buuren has produced remixes of the songs "Another Day" (retitled "Yet Another Day") and "Gypsy" from Millionairhead. Both remixes have been released on van Buuren's own albums, and "Yet Another Day" was also released as a single.
Inside
Ray Wilson Lyrics
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In a dark glass hour
You turn and cower
See it turn to dust
Move on a stone dark night
We take to fight
Snowfall turns to rust
Like a nursing rhyme
Fat man starts to fall
Here in a hostile place
I hear your face start to call
And if you think
That I've been loosing my way
That's because I'm slightly blinded
And if you think
That I don't make too much sense
That's because
I'm broken minded
Don't keep it
Inside
If you believe it
Don't keep it all inside
Strong words
In a Ganges sky
I have to lie
Shadows move in Pairs
Ring out from a bruised postcard
In the shooting yard
Looking through the tears
Out of the black slate time
We move in line
But never reach an end
Fall in a long stray town
As the ice comes round
River starts to bend
And if you think
That I've been loosing my way
That's because I'm slightly blinded
And if you think
That I don't make too much sense
That's because
I'm broken minded
Don't keep it
Inside
If you believe it
Don't keep it all inside
"Inside" is a song by Ray Wilson Stiltskin that describes the feeling of being lost and struggling to find one's way. The lyrics are poetic and full of dark imagery, with references to falling, dust, and tears. The song is ultimately a call to action, urging the listener to not keep their feelings bottled up inside.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer feeling small and vulnerable in a dark and uncertain world. As the song progresses, the singer references a "hostile place" and a "shooting yard," suggesting that they may be in a dangerous or violent situation. However, despite the darkness surrounding them, the singer hears a voice calling out to them, giving them hope that they can find a way out of their predicament.
The chorus of the song is a powerful call to action, with the phrase "don't keep it inside" repeated several times. The singer is urging themselves, and the listener, to speak up and share their feelings, rather than bottling them up inside. This message is reinforced by the final lines of the song, which imply that the singer is ready to move forward and face whatever challenges come their way.
Overall, "Inside" is a powerful song about the struggle to find one's way in a dark and uncertain world. The lyrics are full of powerful imagery and emotional resonance, making it a standout track on the Stiltskin album.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing low
The situation is getting worse
In a dark glass hour
In a very difficult time
You turn and cower
You become scared
See it turn to dust
Everything is falling apart
Move on a stone dark night
Leaving a dark and difficult place behind
We take to fight
We are ready to face what's coming
Snowfall turns to rust
Beauty fades away
Seam in a fusing mine
Something explosive is about to happen
Like a nursing rhyme
Like a lullaby that gives a false sense of security
Fat man starts to fall
The powerful are starting to lose control
Here in a hostile place
This is a dangerous environment
I hear your face start to call
I can hear you, even though I can't see you
And if you think
If you believe
That I've been loosing my way
That I am lost and confused
That's because I'm slightly blinded
That's because I can't see the way forward
And if you think
If you believe
That I don't make too much sense
That I am not making sense
That's because
That's because
I'm broken minded
I'm mentally unstable
Don't keep it
Don't hold it back
Inside
Keep it to yourself
If you believe it
If you have faith in it
Don't keep it all inside
Don't keep it to yourself
Strong words
Powerful language
In a Ganges sky
In a surreal and far-off place
I have to lie
I need to keep the truth hidden
Shadows move in Pairs
Something ominous is happening
Ring out from a bruised postcard
Memories from the past that are painful
In the shooting yard
In a place of violence
Looking through the tears
Trying to see clearly despite the pain
Out of the black slate time
Out of a time of emptiness and despair
We move in line
We move forward together
But never reach an end
But it feels like we're not making progress
Fall in a long stray town
End up in an unfamiliar place
As the ice comes round
As things get cold and difficult
River starts to bend
Things are changing
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER LAWLOR, PETER JOHN LAWLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patrickryan5570
One of the greatest tracks of all time - I remember it in 1994 hitting the charts as it hit me like a steam train - Love it still.
@anneliesmoesker3377
Ray is what we call a survivor. His beautiful wife playing the violin.
@LaylaSpellwind
Fuck me, I didn't know one of my favourite songs of all time could get better.
And damn, Ray Wilson aged well!
@Endrit719
why is this song so underrated, like why
@rangerwhite5165
I can't believe this is nearly 30 years old. Christ, I'm getting old.
@vincentlim8719
28 years ago was the first time I found this song...I was 16...this song was an inspiration...still love to hear it now...
@erniedouglas123
Me too
@hamidghavidel7524
Yessss
@Creator_of_Silversword_Lootbox
Great voice! Great performance!
@olafwitte8565
The band played it last week in Braunschweig and Isernhagen. I've been there with my son. It was cracking. 😎