Miles Kane (born 17th March 1986) is an English rock musician. He first cau… Read Full Bio ↴Miles Kane (born 17th March 1986) is an English rock musician. He first caught the attention of the wider public as co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets, along with long-time collaborator Alex Turner. He also was part of the bands The Rascals and The Little Flames before starting an ongoing solo career.

Since his debut album "Colour of The Trap", which was released in 2011, he released three more solo albums in the following years, with a fifth set for release in ausgust 2023.

Kane is the cousin of James Skelly of The Coral.

Better Left Invisible
Miles Kane Lyrics

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Sipping on your looks but you drink me in
Pass over the flattery again
Its hanging heavy on my chest
And its better left invisible for now

Confessions are bouncing round my head
So I add them to the archive of things we've never said
I lock them up with all the rest

But its better left invisible for now

If the rope we walk starts wobbling
The river tide feels like its coming in
I lock them up with all the rest
It's hanging heavy on my chest

Though its tempting to confess
It's better left invisible for now

Temperature rising
Fever is high
I can't see no future
I can't see no sky
My eyes are wide open
And so is my head

I'm praying to someone
Get me out of this hell

Overall Meaning

In Miles Kane's song Better Left Invisible, the lyrics showcase the internal battles one faces when they are infatuated with someone, but are hesitant to make their feelings known. The vocalist describes his obsession with the person, using the metaphor of 'sipping on your looks.' However, he is cautious about expressing this, as he considers their compliments to be excessive and burdensome. He believes it is 'better left invisible for now.'

The artist suggests that the more he thinks about his unrequited love-the 'confessions' that he has yet to make, the more he adds it to the thoughts that he has already kept hidden. He remains restrained, showcasing the importance of maintaining a level of self-restraint in such circumstances. The vocalist is aware that confessing his emotions may change their friendship or take it down a path he is not prepared to go down just yet. He understands the potential consequences, particularly if he foresees that the river tide is coming in; thus, he concludes that it is better for him to keep his feelings 'invisible for now.'

The vocalist's emotions continue to heighten, with the 'temperature rising,' and the 'fever is high.' He is transforming into a state of chaos, where his thoughts are clouded, and he is not sure what to do or where to go. His eyes are open, but he can not see a future, and he hopes that someone can come along and 'get him out of this hell.' The chorus reminds us that sometimes it is best to wait and not let our feelings be known.

Line by Line Meaning

Sipping on your looks but you drink me in
I'm attracted to your physical appearance, but I'm becoming emotionally invested in you.

Pass over the flattery again
Please don't try to butter me up or give me compliments.

It's hanging heavy on my chest
The weight of unspoken confession is emotionally burdensome.

And it's better left invisible for now
It's preferable to keep my thoughts and feelings about you to myself at this time.

Confessions are bouncing round my head
I'm struggling with admitting my innermost feelings to you.

So I add them to the archive of things we've never said
I'm choosing to not disclose my feelings to you and keeping them to myself.

If the rope we walk starts wobbling
If our relationship becomes uncertain or unstable.

The river tide feels like it's coming in
The pressure or intensity of our relationship is increasing.

Though it's tempting to confess
I'm considering telling you how I feel, despite my reservations.

Temperature rising, fever is high
I'm anxious and nervous about my feelings for you.

I can't see no future, I can't see no sky
My confusion about our relationship is making it difficult to see a clear path forward.