Keep It In
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If you want power
If you got power
Keep it in
Don't need no distraction
You got my reaction
Keep it in

Hold on to what you've got
Hold on oh, yeah
Hold on to what you've got
Hold on

Take me to the tower
Take me to the tower
Keep me in
Set my soul on fire
Burn me with desire
Keep me in

Hold on to what you've got
Hold on oh, yeah
Hold on to what you've got
Hold on

If you want the power
If you got the power
Keep it in
Take me to the tower
Take me to the tower
Keep me in

Hold on to what you've got
Hold on, yeah, yeah




Hold on to what you've got
Hold on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sweet's song "Keep It In" are quite straightforward, with the singer directly addressing someone with power and telling them to not let it get to their head. The first two lines state "If you want power/If you got power," acknowledging that the person in question already has some level of authority. However, the singer advises them to "keep it in," or not let it consume them. They then declare that the person doesn't need any distractions, as they have the singer's attention and reaction already.


The chorus urges the person to "hold on to what you've got," emphasizing the importance of not letting go of their power or letting it control them. The second verse echoes the sentiments of the first, with the added request to "take me to the tower" and "set my soul on fire/Burn me with desire." These lines suggest that the person may be using their power to seduce or control the singer, but the chorus still advises them to hold onto their power and not let it get out of control.


Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of power and the importance of self-control. It also touches on the themes of desire and seduction, as the singer seems to be both attracted to and wary of the person with power.


Line by Line Meaning

If you want power
If you desire to have power


If you got power
If you already have power


Keep it in
Don't let anyone know or see that you have it


Don't need no distraction
Don't let anything or anyone interrupt or divert your attention


You got my reaction
You have my response or feedback


Hold on to what you've got
Maintain the possession or control of what you already have


Take me to the tower
Bring me to a place of isolation and security


Set my soul on fire
Make me passionate and intense towards something


Burn me with desire
Make me crave or want something badly


Hold on, yeah, yeah
Continue to keep what you have and not let go




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW SCOTT, BRIAN CONNOLLY, MICHAEL TUCKER, STEPHEN PRIEST

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If you want power
If you got power
Keep it in
Don't need no distraction
You got my reaction
Keep it in

Hold on to what you've got
Hold on oh, yeah
Hold on to what you've got
Hold on

Take me to the tower
Take me to the tower
Keep me in
Set my soul on fire
Burn me with desire
Keep me in

Hold on to what you've got
Hold on oh, yeah
Hold on to what you've got
Hold on

If you want the power
If you got the power
Keep it in
Take me to the tower
Take me to the tower
Keep me in

Hold on to what you've got
Hold on, yeah, yeah
Hold on to what you've got
Hold on

Songwriters: SCOTT, ANDREW / PRIEST, STEPHEN / CONNOLLY, BRIAN / TUCKER, MICHAEL
Publisher: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Cosgrove Pennybaker

This is some crazy and insane shit. They don't build bands like 'em anymore or so it seems. Mick Tucker was a beast. The group on fire and atop of their game.

Music Guy

Their best work,. First album to be totally self-written and produced by the band -- scorching guitar riffs shredding their bubble-gum past!

Carlo Dave

That drummer's doing a helluva lot of work. Jeez'm!

jeff abaray

To me, this is the stand out track on this album. The whole record is mixed with a hard driving feel. This track really hits on that. That middle section around the solo is insane!!

Arch Hall

Agree. Fave tracks here are this, 'Yesterday's Rain', and 'Healer'. This track's frenzied guitar work reminds me a little of 'Sweet F.A.' towards the end. Their ability to change time signatures was incredible, almost sounds like edits until you see them do it live. The amphetamine rush of U.K. punk owes more to this stuff than most fans ever knew. Wasn't surprised Mick Jones of the Clash was a fan. The same is true of Status Quo during their 'On The Level' period.

Owen Awesome

Really digging this Sweet album Hear the roots of a lot of 80's LA metal scene in this LP

The wurm

You hit it on the nose Owen. I was hanging out in the late '70s & '80s and witnessed their influence on the L.A. sound

Phil mole

Sweet rocked harder than all of those hair bands.

christina færch

Sweet is rock´n roll...... One of the greatest bands in the world ;-).

RøβєяŦ R๏ƙɨ F.

Marry me

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