Invincible
Michelle McManus Lyrics


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I'll never be a hero
I'll never change the world
And I can't stop the hands of time
Or touch the sky
But when you're near me
Feels like nothing's gonna hurt me
There's not one thing I can't do
When I'm with you

I know I'm not made out of stone
I'm not made of steel
I'll never be a super hero even in my dreams
But when you look at me
I am invincible

I don't possess the powers
To turn night to day
And I can't, I can't stop the rain
Make seasons change
But when you're near me
Feels like nothing's gonna stop me
And in that moment in time
The world is mine

I know I'm not made out of stone
I'm not made of steel
I'll never be a super hero even in my dreams
But when you look at me
I am invincible

I'll never conquer the world
Won't make history
I will never live forever
That will never be
But when you look at me
I am invincible

I am strong
But all the strength that I possess
Is all because of all the love and tenderness
That you bring me
You make me feel I can do anything

I know I'm not made out of stone
I'm not made of steel
I'll never be a super hero even in my dreams




But when you look at me
I am invincible

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michelle McManus's song Invincible speak about the feeling of empowerment that one experiences in the presence of their loved one. The singer acknowledges that she may not be able to change the world or possess superhuman abilities like a hero, but in the company of her significant other, she feels invincible. She recognizes her limitations and admits that she cannot control time, make the seasons change or stop the rain, but her partner's love and tenderness gives her all the strength she needs to overcome any obstacle. In their company, she feels like nothing can hurt her, and for a brief moment, the world seems to be hers for the taking.


The song highlights the importance of having someone to lean on during tough times, and how a supportive partner can make you feel like anything is possible. The lyrics also remind us that we don't have to be superheroes to make a difference in someone's life. A simple act of kindness or being there for someone when they need you can be transformational, and make them feel invincible.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll never be a hero
I am aware that I will never be a person of superhuman powers or capabilities.


I'll never change the world
I understand that I cannot influence or alter the world on a large scale.


And I can't stop the hands of time
I acknowledge that I do not have the ability to control the inevitable passing of time.


Or touch the sky
I am aware that I cannot reach for something that is beyond my grasp or ability.


But when you're near me
However, in your presence,


Feels like nothing's gonna hurt me
I feel safe and confident that nothing can bring harm to me.


There's not one thing I can't do
I feel capable of achieving anything.


When I'm with you
As long as you are by my side.


I know I'm not made out of stone
I understand that I am not invincible, nor am I stoic or unfeeling.


I'm not made of steel
I understand that I am not impervious to harm or damage.


I'll never be a super hero even in my dreams
I realize that even in my imagination, I cannot attain superhero status.


But when you look at me
However, when you see me,


I am invincible
I feel like I have the power and strength to overcome anything.


I don't possess the powers
I do not have the supernatural abilities


To turn night to day
To change the darkness of the night into the brightness of day.


And I can't, I can't stop the rain
I am not capable of preventing or ending the falling of rain.


Make seasons change
Nor can I control the natural cycle of the seasons.


Feels like nothing's gonna stop me
I feel unstoppable like nothing can hinder me.


And in that moment in time
During that time,


The world is mine
I feel like I have dominion over everything in my surroundings.


I'll never conquer the world
I understand that I cannot become a world conqueror or ruler.


Won't make history
Likewise, I cannot do something to leave a significant mark in history that will be remembered.


I will never live forever
I acknowledge that I cannot live forever and death is inevitable.


That will never be
I accept that it's a fact that I cannot control nor change.


I am strong
But I recognize that I have strength within me.


But all the strength that I possess
However, the strength that I currently have,


Is all because of all the love and tenderness
Is mainly due to the affection and gentleness that you provide me.


That you bring me
Which you give to me.


You make me feel I can do anything
You instill in me the confidence and motivation to accomplish whatever I set my mind to do.




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Comments from YouTube:

Namispond Jamispond

Such a great song. Didn't know it was written by Diane Warren. How can one person write so many great songs! Never got tired of listening to this album. Met Michelle when she was singing in a pub in Glasgow. She was lovely and sounded great live.

Ben McDermott

By far the best song on her album.....written by the amazing Diane Warren :)

Laura Jackson

This song is amazing 👌🙂🥰

Sadi Truss

Love it ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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