Invincible
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Lyrics
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This sudden darkness fills the air
What are we waiting for?
Won't anybody help us?
What are we waiting for?
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
We will be invincible
This shattered dream you cannot justify
We're gonna scream until we're satisfied
What are we running for?
We've got the right to be angry
What are we running for?
When there's no where we can run to anymore
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Won't anybody help us?
What are we running for?
When there's no where, no where we can run to anymore
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
We can't afford to be innocent (yeah)
Stand up and face the enemy (yeah)
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
The lyrics to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo's song "Invincible" convey a message of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The first two lines set the tone for the entire song, with the imagery of a bloody road and sudden darkness suggesting a violent and chaotic world. The repeated question of "What are we waiting for?" highlights a sense of urgency and the need for action. The lines "We can't afford to be innocent / Stand up and face the enemy / It's a do or die situation / We will be invincible" emphasize the importance of taking charge and not giving in to fear.
The second half of the song continues this theme, with the idea of a shattered dream that cannot be justified reflecting a feeling of disillusionment and disappointment. However, the declaration that "We will be invincible" suggests that the singer is determined to overcome these challenges and emerge victorious. The final lines of the song, "We can't afford to be innocent / Stand up and face the enemy / It's a do or die situation / We will be invincible," bring the message full circle and leave the listener with a sense of empowerment and determination.
Overall, the lyrics to "Invincible" are a powerful testament to the human spirit and the ability to rise above even the darkest of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
This bloody road remains a mystery
The path ahead is unclear and uncertain
This sudden darkness fills the air
A profound sense of despair has taken over
What are we waiting for?
We need to take action and not waste time
Won't anybody help us?
We are in desperate need of assistance
We can't afford to be innocent
We can no longer turn a blind eye to the situation
Stand up and face the enemy
We need to confront our adversaries head-on
It's a do or die situation
The stakes are high and failure is not an option
We will be invincible
We will not give up and will emerge victorious
This shattered dream you cannot justify
Our hopes and aspirations have been destroyed and cannot be explained away
We're gonna scream until we're satisfied
We will not be silent until our demands are met and we find resolution
What are we running for?
We must stop avoiding the issue and confront it directly
We've got the right to be angry
We are justified in feeling frustrated and upset
When there's no where we can run to anymore
We have reached a dead end and can no longer escape or ignore the problem
And with the power of conviction
Belief in our cause gives us strength
There is no sacrifice
Our victory is worth any cost or sacrifice
Yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and determination
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Written by: Holly Knight, Simon Climie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fanny Fae
This bloody road remains a mystery
This sudden darkness fills the air
What are we waiting for?
Won't anybody help us?
What are we waiting for?
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
This shattered dream you cannot justify
We're gonna scream until we're satisfied
What are we running for?
We've got the right to be angry
What are we running for?
When there's nowhere we can run to anymore
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Won't anybody help us?
What are we running for?
When there's nowhere, nowhere we can run to anymore
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Yeah (we can't afford to be innocent)
Yeah, yeah (stand up and face the enemy)
(It's a do-or-die situation)
(We will be invincible)
Oo-ooh, yeah, yeah (we can't afford to be innocent)
Yeah (stand up and face the enemy)
Yeah, yeah (it's a do-or-die situation)
(We will be invincible)
Leah Johnson
It's 2021 and this song still gives me chills because it's so good.
JIMMY NUZUM 46
Yep my favorite one
Big Time
Me too!😁
Deana Rapert-Reimann
Best thing about the movie
rawn4203
It will always give me chills. And I was 15 when this one came out in 1985.
Emily Schmutte
Right?! I've been listening to her since I was a child and still love her. She's such a badass, but I feel like she gets overshadowed by the Joan Jetts and Debbie Harrys of their time.
Holly Rorie Network
I first heard it as a kid while watching "Legend of Billie Jean." The moral of her story was that she refused to tolerate abuse and maltreatment. I think it's an inspiring classic too.
The zoinks channel
Same
Shaylee Ledevre
Yessss ! ❤
Last of a dying breed
Legend of Billie Jean was a classic