Invisible
Kaskade/Skylar Grey Lyrics
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I dye my hair, and cut my skin
I tried everything, to make them see me
But all they see, is someone that's not me
Even when I'm walking on a wire
Even when I set myself on fire
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
Even though inside I'm such a mess
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
Here inside, my quiet heart
You cannot hear, my cries for help
I tried everything, to make them see me
But every one, see's what I can't be
Even when I'm walking on a wire
Even when I set myself on fire
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
Everyday I try to look my best
Even though inside I'm such a mess
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
Sometimes when I'm alone
I pretend that I'm a queen
It's almost believable
Even when I'm walking on a wire
Even when I set myself on fire
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
Everyday I try to look my best
Even though inside I'm such a mess
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
The song “Invisible” by Kaskade and Skylar Grey is a poignant reflection on the struggles of feeling unseen and forgotten, despite efforts to be noticed. The lyrics detail the extremes that the singer goes through, taking pills to lose weight and altering physical appearance through dyeing hair and cutting skin, all to no avail. They are left feeling invisible, with no one recognizing the true self that lies beneath the surface.
The chorus repeats the line “Why do I always feel invisible” emphasizing the sense of hopelessness and frustration that comes with this feeling. The final verse reveals that the singer’s cries for help go unheard, leading them to pretend to be a queen when alone. This fantasy is almost believable and provides a momentary escape from the pain of feeling ignored.
The song is a poignant reflection on the challenges of self-acceptance, especially in a world where outward appearance is often valued above all else. It speaks to the importance of being seen for who we truly are and the pain that comes when we feel invisible. The haunting melody and beautifully crafted lyrics make this song deeply emotional and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I take these pills to make me thin
I use medication to change my body to look more desirable to others.
I dye my hair, and cut my skin
I modify my appearance through hair dying and self-harm to gain attention and validation from others.
I tried everything, to make them see me
I've exhausted all options for ways to get noticed and acknowledged.
But all they see, is someone that's not me
Despite my efforts, people only see the surface level changes and not the real me underneath.
Even when I'm walking on a wire
Despite putting myself in dangerous positions for others to notice, I still feel ignored.
Even when I set myself on fire
Even if I go as far as to hurt myself physically, I still feel overlooked.
Why do I always feel invisible, invisible
I question why I can't seem to make any progress in garnering attention from others.
Everyday I try to look my best
I put in effort to present myself nicely to others on a daily basis.
Even though inside I'm such a mess
Despite my appearance, I am still struggling internally.
Here inside, my quiet heart
Internally, I feel isolated and unheard.
You cannot hear, my cries for help
Despite my struggles, it seems like no one is willing to help or listen.
But every one, see's what I can't be
People only see the image I present, but not who I truly am or want to be.
Sometimes when I'm alone
During moments of solitude, I escape reality.
I pretend that I'm a queen
I fantasize about being someone important and valued by those around me.
It's almost believable
My dreams of being valued and cared for seem so close to reality in my mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER GRANT, SKYLAR GREY, ROBERT THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kshitiz Singh
Kaskade literally empowered what the lyrics is saying with his strong riffs and catch beats. What a genius.
Cam Jensen
Love this song, so many memories and emotions. What music is all about ❤️
Brittany K
I love this song so much. It's so true to so many people. Plus, the beat is epic. <3
Vinicius Dorigon
2023 and I'm here to listen to this MASTERPIECE! KASKADE IS A MONSTER! ELETRONIC MUSIC IS LIFE <3
Too bad i couldn't find this anywhere else.
Jose Soulitario
I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS REMIX !!! The lyrics and music work SO WELL with each other. I almost feeling like crying ಠ⌣ಠ
fearTHEspear52
and THIS is why I love youtube. I get to discover music like this that I never would have heard of otherwise, and my first reaction to hearing it is simply "oh my god."
Christasia Jeanae
This is one of the best remixes I've ever heard
Angelika Yuryev
This is in my opinion BY FAR THE BEST REMIX OF INVISIBLE.
jamie g
i think this is Kaskades best remix! he never makes stuff this hard. i love it!!!
pulse
I have played this song at least 3 times a day for the past week, it has also been stuck in my head for the times when I can't listen to it....I believe I have an addiction