His second album Deliah Blue was less commercially successful (the only single Take It On Faith failed to reach a high chart position). His collection of songs were closer to sonic novels then the ballads featured in his first album; he used John Steinbeck's book "The Pearl" as inspiration for a song of the same name. The only single Take it on Faith failed to reach the Billboards Top-10 and shortly after EMI Group voided the contract with Kadison. In 1998, after a 3-year break, he published his book 17 Ways To Eat A Mango: A Discovered Journal Of Life On An Island Of Miracles and the 5-track-album Saturday Night In Storyville on his own label Storyville Records, selling it predominantly from his website. It was well received in Germany, where he continues to have a huge following.
Another three years later, he signed a new deal with EMI Germany and his album Vanishing America, produced by Leslie Mandoki, was released. The album released before 9/11, dealt with his disillusionment with the lost values of America. The album was a collection of songs that told stories about people not realising their own beauty and full potential.
In 2005, Joshua relaunched his career on his self-run website "Radio Humanity". He has since then bought back his previous website address and relaunched it. The Venice Beach Sessions was released as a download only album in 2 parts including a track called "Over the sad songs" thought to be inspired by his recently dissolved relationship.
In 2006, EMI released Essential a collection which included tracks from all three full-length studio albums and three additional tracks (formerly b sides).
In 2007 Joshua continued to update his website with regular letters and toured Germany in the Spring.
In 2008 Joshua released the download only album "Return of the dragonfly" and toured Germany again. During the tour he announced that he will no longer be performing as a pianist and will be traveling to learn new instruments and that he plans to relaunch his career in the future with a brand new sound.
Invisible Man
Joshua Kadison Lyrics
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Wasn't really sure what it was all about.
But it felt like I was disappearing,
So I ran to the mirror to check it out.
I said, "Here I am, here I am, here I am
But why do I feel like the invisible man?"
I stumbled back into the bedroom,
And stared out at the rising sun.
Not really talking to anyone.
I yelled, "Here I am, here I am, here I am
But why do I feel like the invisible man?"
Lights went on, people started yelling,
"Will the crazy man go back to bed."
And there I was, laughing out my window,
Feeling much better now, somebody heard what I said.
Well it's no big thing, no revelation,
No answer to these lives we lead.
But I think I do know one thing;
Sometimes I think we all need to say;
"Here I am, here I am, here I am,"
When life makes us feel like the invisible man.
Lights went on, people started yelling,
"Will the crazy man go back to bed."
And there I was, laughing out my window,
Feeling much better now, somebody heard what I said.
Woke up this morning with a funny feeling,
Wasn't really sure what it was all about.
But it felt like I was disappearing,
So I ran to the mirror to check it out.
I said, "Here I am, here I am, here I am
But sometimes I feel like the invisible,
Here I am, here I am, here I am
But why do I feel like the invisible man
The lyrics to Joshua Kadison's song "Invisible Man" speak to the universal feeling of isolation and the human need for connection and recognition. The singer in the song wakes up with a strange feeling of disappearing, and seeks reassurance by checking his reflection in the mirror. He repeats the phrase "Here I am" in hopes of reminding himself of his own existence and importance. However, he still feels invisible to the world around him, which is indicated by his shouting out the window and the reactions of the people outside.
The song's message is clear: at times, life can make us feel small and insignificant. We might feel like we are shouting into the void or that no one is listening to us. But ultimately, the song suggests that we all need to assert our presence in the world and remind others that we are here. Even if it seems like no one is listening, there is always someone who might hear us and validate our existence.
Overall, "Invisible Man" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the human experience of loneliness and the yearning for connection. The repetition of the phrase "Here I am" serves as a powerful reminder to the listener to assert their presence in the world and to seek out human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning with a funny feeling,
Started the day with a strange sensation,
Wasn't really sure what it was all about.
Unsure of the exact cause of the feeling,
But it felt like I was disappearing,
Felt like slowly becoming invisible,
So I ran to the mirror to check it out.
Immediately went to validate my own existence in front of the mirror,
I said, "Here I am, here I am, here I am
Affirmed my presence,
But why do I feel like the invisible man?"
Yet, deep down, felt completely unseen and isolated,
I stumbled back into the bedroom,
Moved back to the room in a state of confusion,
And stared out at the rising sun.
Gazed at the sun dawn rising in the sky,
Then I heard myself shout out the window,
Suddenly scream through the window,
Not really talking to anyone.
Without directing the message to anyone close,
I yelled, "Here I am, here I am, here I am
Repeated the message of my presence,
But why do I feel like the invisible man?"
Expressed feelings of loneliness and discouragement,
Lights went on, people started yelling,
Suddenly attracted noise and attention from others,
"Will the crazy man go back to bed."
Labelled as crazy and asked to rest,
And there I was, laughing out my window,
However, I began to laugh through the window,
Feeling much better now, somebody heard what I said.
As someone finally heard my voice, I felt better,
Well it's no big thing, no revelation,
It's not a profound insight or realization,
No answer to these lives we lead.
There is no single solution to the issues in our lives,
But I think I do know one thing;
I believe that I know one thing especially,
Sometimes I think we all need to say;
Sometimes we all need to affirm;
"Here I am, here I am, here I am,"
Our presence and value,
When life makes us feel like the invisible man.
When life makes us feel insignificant, invisible and insignificant by others,
Here I am, here I am, here I am
Again reminded us of the importance of our existence,
But why do I feel like the invisible,
Despite everything, there's still this feeling of uncertainty and vulnerability,
Here I am, here I am, here I am
But again, we affirm our existence anyway.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSHUA KADISON
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Rochelle O.S
Such a beautiful voice....😍🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵as an artist he never got the true music recognition he truly deserved.
Gregory Breuer
I love this whole CD
Zane Grey
Great song love it have the CD all the songs are good on this CD.
Esoteric Sage
I'm not a fan of Georgia Rain, but all the others are treasures. Funny, I lived in Georgia when the song came out... or at least when I discovered it.
Susan Nagy
One of my favorite all time songs. Describes perfectly what a deep soft soul sounds like!
noworries
Great song.. its about depersonalization which is a symptom of depression when your self-esteem is rock bottom...you feel like your not YOU anymore,a stranger in your own mind...a very scary and "not so funny feeling"....
Draw with Me ASMR - LIVE
Thank you for this explanation
Bruce H
Can so relate. Love this song.
Esoteric Sage
I thought he was going to be the next Elton John. Not sure why his music never took off. This album was a gem.
Ian Kelly
First heard Joshua sing 'Jessie'. I played this wonderful song a lot. I got curious to hear what other stuff he did and I like his style a lot.