Invisible

Linkin Park

About Invisible

"Invisible" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released from their seventh studio album One More Light. The song was written by Mike Shinoda and Justin Parker. The song is sung by Mike Shinoda with Chester Bennington on backing vocals. The song premiered on May 10, 2017 at Zane Lowe's World Record show on Beats 1.


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2017
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I've got an aching head
Echoes and buzzing noises
I know the words we said
But wish I could've turned our voices down
This is not black and white
Only organize confusion
I'm just trying to get it right
And in spite of all I should've done

I was not mad at you
I was not trying to tear you down
The words that I could've used
I was too scared to say out loud
If I cannot break your fall
I'll pick you up right off the ground
If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that now

Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible

You didn't get your way
And it's an empty feeling
You've got a lot to say
And you just want to know you're being heard
But this is not black and white
There are no clear solutions
I'm just trying to get it right
And in spite of all I should've done

I was not mad at you
I was not trying to tear you down
The words that I could've used
I was too scared to say out loud
If I cannot break your fall
I'll pick you up right off the ground
If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that now

Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible

This is not black and white
There are no clear solutions
I'm just trying to get it right
And in spite of all I should've done

I was not mad at you
I was not trying to tear you down
The words that I could've used
I was too scared to say out loud
If I cannot break your fall
I'll pick you up right off the ground
If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that now

Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible

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Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries. Their following studio album Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200 album chart in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world. In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and the third-best of the new millennium.Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. The band was recently voted as the greatest band of 2000's in a the Bracket Madness poll on VH1. more »

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Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Justin Parker, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon, David Farrell

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25 facts about this song

Album Context
"Invisible" is a song from the seventh studio album "One More Light" by Linkin Park.
Release Year
The song was released in 2017 along with the entire album.
Lead Vocalist
The song uniquely features Mike Shinoda, the band's co-vocalist, as the lead singer instead of the late Chester Bennington who typically held the role.
Role Reverse
The roles were reversed in this song, with Chester Bennington taking the background vocals while Mike Shinoda was at the front.
Genre Change
"Invisible" was part of the band's shift from their alternative rock roots to a more electronic pop sound, received with mixed reviews from fans and critics.
Heartfelt Messages
According to Shinoda, the song is about his personal experiences with his kids, trying to balance guidance with freedom.
Songwriting Approach
Co-written by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, the song exemplifies the band's new approach to songwriting for the "One More Light" album, focusing more on personal experiences and daily life.
Popularity
Although not as popular as some of their previous hits, "Invisible" still reached 34th place on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs billboard.
E.P Release
Before the album's release, "Invisible" was the second song from "One More Light" that was released as an E.P.
Synth Verses
Linkin Park took a minimalist approach in "Invisible," especially with its synthesizer-driven verses which marked its deviation from their heavier sounds.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, the song was performed live only once during the band's performance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in February 2017.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Mike's vocals and the song's uplifting message but the departure from their typical genre led to criticism from certain fans who missed their heavier sound.
Song Length
"Invisible" is one of the shorter songs on the album, with a duration of just 3:34 minutes.
Inspirational Lyrics
The song has been praised for its encouraging and empowering lyrics, advocating for acceptance and self-validity.
Posthumous Significance
Following the tragic passing of Chester Bennington, "Invisible" took on a more poignant resonance with fans, as it discusses feelings of invisibility and the struggle to be understood.
Band Information
"Invisible" is a song by the American rock band, Linkin Park. They are known for their nu-metal music style, blending elements of rock, electronic, and hip hop.
Album Details
"Invisible" is from Linkin Park's seventh studio album "One More Light", released in May 2017.
Unique Feature
Unlike most Linkin Park songs which are predominantly led by vocalist Chester Bennington, "Invisible" is led by Mike Shinoda. It is one of the few songs in Linkin Park’s discography where Shinoda sings lead throughout the entire track.
Song Theme
The song "Invisible" is about Mike Shinoda's relationship with his kids and is a message from a parent to his children.
Behind the Song
The song was first performed in Las Vegas in May 2017 and was streamed live on Facebook.
Album Trivia
Sadly, "One More Light" was the last album released by Linkin Park during Chester Bennington's lifetime. He tragically took his own life on July 20th, 2017.
Chart Performance
Although "Invisible" was not released as a single, the album "One More Light" debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating its overall success and popularity.
Music Video
The lyric video for "Invisible" was released on Linkin Park's YouTube channel on May 10, 2017, and has received millions of views since then.
Song Reception
Despite being relatively less known than other Linkin Park hits, "Invisible" was appreciated by fans for its emotional and heartfelt lyrics and Shinoda's vocal performance.
Awards and Recognition
While "Invisible" itself didn't win any awards, the album "One More Light" received a nomination in the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for the Best Rock Album category.

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