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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Genesis
Performer
Mike Rutherford
Bass Guitar
Phil Collins
Drums
Tony Banks
Keyboards
David Hentschel
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Rutherford
Songwriter
Phil Collins
Songwriter
Tony Banks
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Genesis
Producer
Mike Rutherford
Producer
Phil Collins
Producer
Tony Banks
Producer
Tom Mitchell
Assistant Mixing Engineer
David Hentschel
Producer
Tony Cousins
Mastering Engineer
Nick Davis
Mixing Engineer
Dave Bascombe
Assistant Producer
Chris Blair
Engineer
Geoff Callingham
Engineer
Lyrics
I held the book so tightly in my hands
I saw your picture, heard you call my name
There was something strange, I could not look away
I wanted to be there, I wanted to go
You gave me no warning, you gave no reason
But I was with you right by your side
Just give me the strength and I will help you (Ooh-ooh)
And they can try their hardest, 'cause they don't frighten me
It's written in the book
It's hotter than I've known before
But I feel so cold, and I don't know why
But if the fire within your heart can beat the storm
Ooh, I really believe, you could make it right
Ooh, the time has come now, we must show our feelings
But I'm looking right through you and your heart is empty
Whatever happened to you, it's too late to change now (Ooh-ooh)
There's nowhere you can run to, no place to hide
Ah, you let me down
But wait a minute, I don't understand
It's getting stronger, go grab my hand
Don't wanna leave you, don't wanna go
But I'm a-losing all control
Can't you see me? I'm slipping away
I can only stay if you've the will to keep me here
It's written in the book
Ooh, so many times since then I've read those words
Just waiting to see you, can you see me?
Written by: Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks