The Invisible Man
Lush Lyrics

The lyrics to Lush's song The Invisible Man are a portrayal of the feeling of helplessness that one experiences when confronted with an abusive or manipulative individual. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the presence of this abusive individual (represented by the line 'Outside you are waiting for me, hiding'), who can catch her when she is vulnerable and in need of support ('You catch me when I am needing a friend to hold'). However, this person is also capable of inflicting pain and trauma on her ('Then you strike / And I think that I'll die / 'Cause I can't breathe, can't breathe').

The chorus of the song is where the singer asks to be liberated from this situation and expresses her desire to scream for help ('Please let me start screaming'). However, she is unable to do so as she feels completely powerless and trapped ('Eyes are open seeing nothing / Hands are tied and I can't function'). The repetition of the line 'Please let me start screaming' signifies the urgency and desperation of the singer's situation.

The song beautifully captures the psychological turmoil of being in an abusive relationship, where the victim is often manipulated into feeling trapped and vulnerable. The lyrics and accompanying music create a haunting and poignant image of the invisible pain and suffering that often goes unnoticed in such situations.