Invisible Light

Scissor Sisters

About Invisible Light

"Invisible Light" is a song by American band Scissor Sisters, serving as the third and final single from their third studio album Night Work. The track, which features guest vocals by actor Sir Ian McKellen, is what lead singer Jake Shears felt should have been the first single released for Night Work, even after his going with "Fire with Fire".


Year:
2010
6:15
77 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters are an American pop group formed in 2001. "Spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York," the band took their name from the lesbian sexual act tribadism. Its members comprise Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real as drummer (who replaced Paddy Boom). Scissor Sisters have incorporated diverse and innovative styles in their music, but tend to sway towards pop rock, glam rock, nu-disco, and electroclash. more »

2 fans

Written by: ANA LYNCH, JASON SELLARDS, SCOTT HOFFMAN

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


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.
Genre
Genres fitting this song include disco, glam rock, and dance-pop, acting as a showcase for the band's distinctive, eclectic style.
Song's Inspiration
Some 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.
Chart Performance
"Invisible Light" peaked at No. 2 on the US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) chart.
Collaboration
The 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.
Music Video
The intriguing music video for "Invisible Light", directed by Spanish animator and filmmaker Nicolás Méndez, contains several allegorical, surreal, and psychosexual themes.
Critical Reception
The 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.
Song Details
The song has a length of 6 minutes and 14 seconds, making it one of the longest songs in the Scissor Sisters discography.
Remixes
"Invisible Light" has been remixed by several DJs and producers, including Stuart Price and Boys Noize, adding further dance appeal to the track.
Songwriters
The 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.
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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Acting Cameo
English actor Sir Ian McKellen provides a spoken word monologue on the track, giving it a cinematic effect.
Album Theme
The 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.
Production Method
During 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.
Sound Style
This song showcases Scissor Sisters' range with its blend of pop, dance, and rock influences.
Critic Reception
Critics 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.
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.
Public Performance
“Invisible Light” was also performed by the band live during their worldwide tour promoting the "Night Work" album.
Album Art Connection
The 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.

Discuss the Invisible Light Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Invisible Light Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/19588635/Scissor+Sisters/Invisible+Light>.

    Missing lyrics by Scissor Sisters?

    Know any other songs by Scissor Sisters? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Invisible Light

    1.5M
    16,752     425

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Who wrote "A Little in Love"?
    A Garth Brooks
    B Clay Walker
    C Paul Brandt
    D Blake Shelton

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Scissor Sisters tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!