Invisible Light
Scissor Sisters
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Picadors at Babylon You are my Zion Pace of the tiger The keeper's cage Invisible light Shoots from your eyes A sign I can see from my high rise Another castle crumbles Another monkey falls Just open up your joy Let the sailors climb the walls I thought I saw you laughing Ten feet in the air It doesn't matter where they touch you Where they cut you can't get me An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh Nothing on the Internet Can feel it with a fingers in my mind Opiate Utopia Is harder by the hour I found you a flower In a field In my invention Among the tired among the poor Among the broken, the huddled masses Its your time You answer to a new name That changes all the time I'll call you anything you want If I say it's mine The story's never ending My footprints been erased Here you are, kiss of evil See your mouth, or is it really An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light An invisible light I want An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh Something in the fifth dimension Cant you feel it Can't you feel it bend your sense of time Babylon, Where bricks of water and diamonds tower, Sailor's lust and swagger Lazing in the moon's beams, Who's laser gaze penetrates this sparkling theater Of excess and strobed lights, Painted whores. Sexual gladiators. Fiercely old party children. All waked from their slumber to debut the Baccara. Come to the light! Into the light! The invisible light An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light An invisible light I want An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light An invisible light I want An invisible light An invisible light oh oh An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh
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Written by: ANA LYNCH, JASON SELLARDS, SCOTT HOFFMAN
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC
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21 facts about this song
Album Release"Invisible Light" is a track from "Night Work," the third studio album of Scissor Sisters, released in 2010.
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GenreGenres fitting this song include disco, glam rock, and dance-pop, acting as a showcase for the band's distinctive, eclectic style.
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Song's InspirationSome fans and critics have suggested that the song may have been indirectly influenced by the 1977 film "Suspiria", due to its exploratory, mystical undertones and reference to invisible light.
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Chart Performance"Invisible Light" peaked at No. 2 on the US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) chart.
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CollaborationThe track features Sir Ian McKellen, the well-renowned actor, famed for roles like Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" series, who delivers a dramatic spoken-word interlude in the song.
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Music VideoThe intriguing music video for "Invisible Light", directed by Spanish animator and filmmaker Nicolás Méndez, contains several allegorical, surreal, and psychosexual themes.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics. It was described as one of the strongest album tracks by The Guardian and hailed as an insistent dance-floor filler by Pitchfork.
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Song DetailsThe song has a length of 6 minutes and 14 seconds, making it one of the longest songs in the Scissor Sisters discography.
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Remixes"Invisible Light" has been remixed by several DJs and producers, including Stuart Price and Boys Noize, adding further dance appeal to the track.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Scissor Sisters members Jason Sellards (aka Jake Shears), Scott Hoffman (also known as Babydaddy), and Ana Matronic, with additional contributors Stuart Price and Adam Joseph.
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Awards"Night Work," the album "Invisible Light" is featured on was nominated in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.
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Album Appearance"Invisible Light" is a song by American pop group Scissor Sisters and is featured on their third studio album, "Night Work" released in 2010.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Invisible Light" was directed by Spanish director Nicolás Méndez. The video features a surreal narrative heavily inspired by occult imagery and classic horror films.
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Acting CameoEnglish actor Sir Ian McKellen provides a spoken word monologue on the track, giving it a cinematic effect.
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Album ThemeThe song, like much of the album, was heavily influenced by the gay nightlife and party scene. The "invisible light" is metaphorical of the experience and emotions while being a part of this scene.
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Production MethodDuring the recording of "Invisible Light," band member Babydaddy described the process as trying to create a party atmosphere, as if the listener was experiencing a joyous celebration.
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Sound StyleThis song showcases Scissor Sisters' range with its blend of pop, dance, and rock influences.
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Critic ReceptionCritics praised the song's contrast of upbeat dance music with its darker lyrical themes. It encapsulates Scissor Sisters' ability to create a fun, energetic track satirically addressing serious topics.
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Song Length"Invisible Light" is the longest track on the "Night Work" album, clocking in at over six minutes while most of the other songs are around three to four minutes.
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Public Performance“Invisible Light” was also performed by the band live during their worldwide tour promoting the "Night Work" album.
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Album Art ConnectionThe song's vivid and colorful lyrics match the album's provocative art cover, which is a close-up photo of a dancer's butt taken by Robert Mapplethorpe in the early '80s.
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