Invincible
Pat Benatar
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This bloody road remains a mystery This sudden darkness fills the air What are we waiting for? Won't anybody help us? What are we waiting for? We can't afford to be innocent Stand up and face the enemy It's a do or die situation We will be invincible This shattered dream you cannot justify We're gonna scream until we're satisfied What are we running for? We've got the right to be angry What are we running for? When there's no where we can run to anymore We can't afford to be innocent Stand up and face the enemy It's a do or die situation We will be invincible And with the power of conviction There is no sacrifice It's a do or die situation We will be invincible Won't anybody help us? What are we running for? When there's no where, no where we can run to anymore We can't afford to be innocent Stand up and face the enemy It's a do or die situation We will be invincible And with the power of conviction There is no sacrifice It's a do or die situation We will be invincible Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah We can't afford to be innocent (yeah) Stand up and face the enemy (yeah) It's a do or die situation We will be invincible We can't afford to be innocent Stand up and face the enemy It's a do or die situation We will be invincible
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Written by: Holly Knight, Simon Climie
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20 facts about this song
Songwriter"Invincible" was written by Holly Knight, who has also written music for Tina Turner and Aerosmith.
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Release DateThis power anthem was released on August 6, 1985.
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Theme Song"Invincible" was used as the theme song for the film "The Legend of Billie Jean" released in the same year.
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Billboard Chart GloryIt peaked at no. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no. 4 in the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy award in 1986, under the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance category.
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VideoThe music video of "Invincible" intersperses footage from the film "The Legend of Billie Jean" with Pat Benatar's powerful performance.
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Album AppearanceThe song also appeared in Pat Benatar's live album "Live from Earth" although it was studio-recorded.
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Social EmpowermentThe song has been perceived as a feminist anthem due to its strong empowering lyrics and passionate delivery.
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Personal SignificanceDespite it being a big hit, Pat Benatar has stated in interviews that she is not particularly fond of "Invincible", as she feels it was released as a single due to pressure from the film studio.
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EnduranceEven after more than three decades since its release, the song still remains a classic and makes regular appearances on classic rock radio stations.
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Genre Classification"Invincible" is a song in the rock genre, specifically leaning towards hard rock. It incorporates Pat Benatar's powerful and soulful signature vocals along with heavy guitar riffs.
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Release DateIt was released in the summer of 1985, specifically, on 6 June.
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Album AssociationThis song was part of her studio album titled "Seven the Hard Way," which was her seventh album.
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SongwritersA legendary songwriter Holly Knight and Simon Climie co-wrote the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Film AssociationThe song was used in the 1985 film "The Legend of Billie Jean." It was specifically written as the theme song for the film, which is also known as a power anthem.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1986.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Invincible" features scenes from the film "The Legend of Billie Jean."
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Song MeaningThe song is often seen as a powerful female empowerment anthem. The lyrics talk about pushing back against the injustice and not allowing oneself to get pushed around.
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Career ImpactReleased right in the middle of Benatar's career, "Invincible" is seen as one of the defining songs and is regularly included in her live performances.
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