Invincible
OK Go Lyrics


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When they finally come to destroy the earth
They'll have to go through you first
I bet they won't be expecting that
When they finally come to destroy the earth
They'll have to deal with you first
And now my money says they won't know about the
Thousand Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind your eyes
Invincible
You're invincible
That crushing crashing atom-smashing white hot thing,
It's invincible

When they finally come, what'll you do to them
Gonna decimate them like you did to me?
Will you leave them stunned and stuttering
When they finally come how will you handle them?
Will you devastate them deliberately?
Cause I'm gonna guess they won't be
Prepared for the thousand Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind your eyes

Invincible
You're invincible
That crushing crashing atom-smashing white hot thing
It's invincible

So please, use your powers for good
Please use your powers for good





You're invincible

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to OK Go's song, Invincible, tell the story of a person who is invincible and able to protect the Earth from being destroyed by a unnamed force. The song constructs an apocalyptic event in which the Earth's end is inevitable. However, this person (referred to as "you") is the only obstacle in the way. The singer bets that the force will not have anticipated "you" and that they will not know of the 'thousand Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind [your] eyes.' The lyrics continue to ask what "you" will do when the force finally arrives, whether "you" will handle them with force or deliberately devastate them. Through this, it's suggested that they will possess an immense, almost god-like power.


The song emphasizes the strength of this figure and highlights their invincibility through an ethereal electronic sound, which emphasizes the singer's god-like image. The song includes hints of rock music blended with upbeat pop-inspirations. OK Go's lyrics suggest a readiness for challenge and their perceived power to overcome anything thrown their way. Nevertheless, throughout the song, there is a sense of caution, and an emphasis on using their powers for good.


Line by Line Meaning

When they finally come to destroy the earth
In the scenario where Earth is under attack, the attackers will have to face you before making their way to the planet.


They'll have to go through you first
The attackers will only be able to destroy Earth if they defeat you first.


I bet they won't be expecting that
It is highly unlikely that the attackers are prepared to face you.


And now my money says they won't know about the
It is speculated that the attackers are unaware of the following.


Thousand Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind your eyes
The intense passion and forceful drive that resides within you, waiting to manifest when the need arises.


Invincible
You possess impenetrable strength and unwavering resolve.


You're invincible
Your impenetrable strength and unwavering resolve grants you invincibility.


That crushing crashing atom-smashing white hot thing,
Your inner strength can be compared to a force powerful enough to crush atoms and cause massive destruction.


It's invincible
Nothing can defeat your crushing, crashing force.


When they finally come, what'll you do to them
In preparation for the inevitable attack, what actions will you take against the attackers?


Gonna decimate them like you did to me?
Will you completely destroy them, similar to the impact you had on me?


Will you leave them stunned and stuttering
Will the attackers be left in a state of shock and confusion by your actions?


When they finally come how will you handle them?
When the attackers make their arrival, what will be your course of action?


Will you devastate them deliberately?
With carefull planning, will you inflict massive damage upon the attackers?


Cause I'm gonna guess they won't be
The attackers are expected to be unprepared for the following.


Prepared for the thousand Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind your eyes
The intensity and ferocity of your inner strength will come as a shock to the attackers.


So please, use your powers for good
It is suggested that your immense power should be utilized for benevolent purposes.


Please use your powers for good
It is implored that your immense power be used for the betterment of others.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAMIAN KULASH

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Comments from YouTube:

@seductivegreenbean8269

"What goes with the theme 'invincible'? I wanna get a real badass message across."
"Exploding hay bails?"
"GENIUS"

@twenty3enigma

When I was going through chemo+radiation treatments for cancer, quite a few years ago, this song was my battle anthem. It kept me positive and strong. With the 1st lines of the song being "When they finally come to destroy the earth, they'll have to go through you first" -- what can I say? It really helped. If you ever know a rock fan who's going through cancer treatments, pass this song along. Every little thing...

@perkwoo

Glad you used your powers for good! Invincible.

@ToddyWithaHotdog

Such an underrated band.

@dominiquedahler8524

Exactly

@Hirudura

when you try to film a music video but random shit just keeps exploding the background

@lindseychester1

these guys are way more than a band! they are video choreography geniuses

@dominiquedahler8524

Yes very good

@videogamepro964

this song is so fucking underrated, it needs more views damnit.

@PINGPONGROCKSBRAH

VideoGamePro I was just thinking the same thing.

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