Laleh now lives in Los Angeles where she mainly writes and produces music for other pop artists, working on her own music in parallel. She is driven by the fact that the pop industry is dominated by men, and wants to be an example for younger women getting into the pop world.
She studied music and drama at Hvitfeltska Gymnasiet.
She had a major acting role in the Swedish movie Jalla! Jalla!, directed by Josef Fares, which was a big success at the Swedish box office in 2000.
Invisible
Laleh Lyrics
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(Don't loose it! )
I keep tryin' again
(Don't let you fall! )
I keep taking the blame
(Don't take it! )
I can't give it away
(It's not your fault! )
You might not know what I mean
(Don't loose It! )
But you know what I believe in
(Don't let you fall! )
I can't give you my cause
(Don't take It! )
I'm just saying because
Invisible rat holes
Invisible
You can't catch them
The guilty are invisible
Invisible
So you can't catch them
(You have it
You're strong enough
You have it
It's in your heart)
They keep turning away
(You have it)
I can't help I'm afraid
(You're strong enough)
Give us power to fight
(You have it)
Oh, I wish we would try
(You have It)
I keep playing my part
All I know is my song
All I'm trying to say is
I can't live their way
I can't live their way
I can't live their way
I can't live their way
I can't live their way
Invisible rat holes
Invisible
You can't catch them
The guilty are invisible
Invisible
I can't catch them (x6)
(And when I play on
And when I play it all falls trough me
All is in control)
Who matters and who doesn't?
Who matters?
The lyrics of Laleh's song, "Invisible," are profound and meaningful, highlighting the struggle of losing faith, trying to hold on to it, and taking the blame for things that are not in one's control. The repeated phrases of "Don't lose it," "Don't let you fall," and "It's not your fault" seem like affirmations that the singer tells themselves to keep going. The lines "You might not know what I mean, but you know what I believe in" suggest that the singer may feel misunderstood or alone in their beliefs, but they are still holding on to what they believe in. The chorus of the song, which talks about invisible rat holes and guilt being invisible, reveals the frustration of not being able to catch those responsible for certain wrongdoings. The lines "I can't live their way" repeated at the end of the song express the struggle of living in a world where others may expect the singer to conform to their standards or beliefs but cannot do so.
The song is not only about personal struggles but also has a broader social commentary. The lines "Give us power to fight, Oh, I wish we would try" can be interpreted as a call to action, urging people to use their power and try to make a change, not just remain apathetic. The repetition of "Invisible" in the chorus emphasizes the idea of unseen problems that people may ignore or not acknowledge, such as social injustice, discrimination, or corruption.
Overall, Laleh's "Invisible" is a thought-provoking song that highlights personal struggles, societal issues, and the importance of holding on to one's beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep loosing my faith
I struggle to maintain my faith
I keep tryin' again
I persist despite setbacks
I keep taking the blame
I accept responsibility for things that aren't my fault
I can't give it away
I can't relinquish control
You might not know what I mean
You might not fully comprehend my perspective
But you know what I believe in
But you're aware of my convictions
I can't give you my cause
I can't share my motivation
I'm just saying because
I'm simply making a statement
Invisible rat holes
Hidden traps
You can't catch them
You can't avoid them
The guilty are invisible
Those responsible often can't be identified
So you can't catch them
So you can't hold them accountable
(You have it
(You possess what you need)
You're strong enough
You have the strength to face challenges
It's in your heart)
(You have it within you)
They keep turning away
Others are apathetic
I can't help I'm afraid
I can't overcome my fear
Give us power to fight
Grant us the ability to combat injustice
Oh, I wish we would try
I desire that we make an effort
I keep playing my part
I continue to contribute
All I know is my song
All I can do is express myself
I can't live their way
I can't conform to their expectations
Invisible rat holes
Hidden traps
I can't catch them (x6)
I can't avoid them
(And when I play on
(And when I continue)
And when I play it all falls trough me
And when I perform, it has little impact
All is in control)
(Everything is predetermined)
Who matters and who doesn't?
Who is significant and who isn't?
Who matters?
Who is relevant?
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.