Invisible Light
Scissor Sisters Lyrics


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Picadors at Babylon
You are my Zion
Pace of the tiger
The keeper's cage
Invisible light
Shoots from your eyes
A sign I can see from my high rise
Another castle crumbles
Another monkey falls
Just open up your joy
Let the sailors climb the walls
I thought I saw you laughing
Ten feet in the air
It doesn't matter where they touch you
Where they cut you can't get me

An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh

Nothing on the Internet
Can feel it with a fingers in my mind

Opiate Utopia
Is harder by the hour
I found you a flower
In a field
In my invention
Among the tired among the poor
Among the broken, the huddled masses
Its your time
You answer to a new name
That changes all the time
I'll call you anything you want
If I say it's mine
The story's never ending
My footprints been erased
Here you are, kiss of evil
See your mouth, or is it really

An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light
An invisible light I want
An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh

Something in the fifth dimension
Cant you feel it
Can't you feel it bend your sense of time

Babylon,
Where bricks of water and diamonds tower,
Sailor's lust and swagger
Lazing in the moon's beams,
Who's laser gaze penetrates this sparkling theater
Of excess and strobed lights,
Painted whores.
Sexual gladiators.
Fiercely old party children.
All waked from their slumber to debut the Baccara.
Come to the light!
Into the light!
The invisible light

An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light
An invisible light I want
An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh

An invisible light
An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light
An invisible light I want
An invisible light




An invisible light oh oh
An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scissor Sisters' "Invisible Light" is a challenging piece of work. This song is from their third album, "Night Work," released in 2010. The lyrics portray a seeming association between freedom and a new world without boundaries, like Zion. The first line, "Picadors at Babylon," refers to bullfighters with spears in a competition of prowess which represents the constant struggles of life. "You are my Zion" means the ideal place or state of paradise where one can find solace and spiritual nourishment, usually related to the Hebrew Bible. The chorus, "An invisible light shoots from your eyes, a sign I can see from my high rise" talks about how one can see the beauty and radiance of a person from a distance. The term 'high rise' in this context suggests that people become invisible or anonymous from far above.


The second stanza of the song talks about the human's tendency to destroy one another. The next line, "Just open up your joy let the sailors climb the walls," means to allow the sailors to overcome obstacles to their goals. The next lines, "It doesn't matter where they touch you, where they cut you can't get me," means that the singer cannot be touched or harmed any further.


The third stanza talks about the existence of an "invisible light," which is supposed to keep the singer alive. This "invisible light" is supposed to be in the fifth dimension and is unexplainable via human senses.


Line by Line Meaning

Picadors at Babylon
Babylon, the place of indulgences and vices, where the people are just like bullfighters and the world is like a bullring.


You are my Zion
You are the place of heaven for me.


Pace of the tiger
Boldness and agility, like that of a tiger, is required to live in the world of Babylon.


The keeper's cage
The people of Babylon are trapped in the illusion of freedom created by the powerful elite, like the animals in the zoo.


Invisible light
An unmeasurable force that emanates from within us, guiding our actions and decisions.


Shoots from your eyes
The invisible light is embodied in the gaze of the people who are true to themselves and their desires.


A sign I can see from my high rise
The light is visible even from far away, from the top of the skyscrapers lining the city skyline.


Another castle crumbles
Another empire built on false promises and deceit is falling apart.


Another monkey falls
Another person succumbs to the pleasures and illusions of Babylon.


Just open up your joy
Allow yourself to feel happiness and freedom, even if just for a moment, amidst the chaos of Babylon.


Let the sailors climb the walls
The sailors, representing those who dare to break free from the norm, should be allowed to explore and conquer the unknown territories of Babylon.


I thought I saw you laughing
I remember seeing glimpses of joy on your face, amidst the sadness and despair of Babylon.


Ten feet in the air
You were defying the laws of gravity and society, as if you didn't belong in this world for a moment.


It doesn't matter where they touch you
No matter how hard Babylon tries to break you down, it can never touch the essence of who you truly are.


Where they cut you can't get me
Even if they manage to harm you, their influence can't reach me as long as I hold onto the invisible light.


An invisible light to keep me alive up oh oh
The light is a source of survival, giving me the strength and courage to keep going in this world of shadows and mirrors.


Nothing on the Internet
Despite the endless digital distractions and false promises, the light can't be found on a screen or in a virtual reality.


Can feel it with a fingers in my mind
Yet, I can feel its presence deep in my soul and in my imagination, defying the limitations of the physical world.


Opiate Utopia
The sweet, seductive illusion of a perfect world that keeps us numb and entranced.


Is harder by the hour
The more we indulge in the opiate utopia, the harder it becomes to see the truth and follow the light.


I found you a flower
Amidst the darkness and chaos of the world, I found a symbol of beauty and hope that I want to share with you.


In a field
In the midst of the bustling city, there is still a place of natural beauty and peace waiting to be discovered.


In my invention
In my imagination, I can create a better world than the one I live in, and I invite you to join me in this journey.


Among the tired among the poor
The light is not just for the rich and privileged, but for all those who are struggling and tired from the hardships of life.


Among the broken, the huddled masses
It is among those who are broken and rejected by society that the light shines the brightest, offering a glimmer of hope and redemption.


Its your time
The light is calling you to rise up and claim your destiny, to take charge of your life and follow your heart.


You answer to a new name
When you embrace the light, you become a new person, with a new purpose and identity.


That changes all the time
You are not bound by the past or the expectations of others, but free to reinvent yourself over and over again, following the light wherever it may lead you.


I'll call you anything you want
I accept you for who you are, and I will support you in your journey, no matter what name or identity you choose for yourself.


If I say it's mine
I don't need the approval or validation of others to define my relationship with you, for the light has already given me the ownership of my destiny.


The story's never ending
The light is the source of infinite possibilities and adventures, always leading us to new discoveries and revelations.


My footprints been erased
The light doesn't leave behind a trace or a path, for it is up to us to create our own journey and forge our own destiny.


Here you are, kiss of evil
Even in the midst of the darkness and temptation of Babylon, there is still a spark of light that can guide us towards salvation and redemption.


See your mouth, or is it really
The illusions of Babylon can trick us into believing that what we see and hear is real, but the light awakens us to the truth and a new way of seeing the world.


Something in the fifth dimension
The light exists beyond the limitations of the physical world, in a realm of infinite possibilities and uncharted territories.


Can't you feel it
The light is not just a concept or an idea, but a visceral experience that touches our heart and soul.


Can't you feel it bend your sense of time
The light can bend and distort our perception of time and space, opening up new dimensions of reality and consciousness.


Where bricks of water and diamonds tower
Babylon is a city of illusions and contradictions, where the most precious and valuable things are often the most artificial and superficial.


Sailor's lust and swagger
Babylon seduces us with the promises of adventure and freedom, but also ensnares us with its many pitfalls and dangers.


Lazing in the moon's beams
Amidst the chaos and frenzy of Babylon, there are still moments of tranquility and beauty, where we can bask in the light of the moon and the stars.


Who's laser gaze penetrates this sparkling theater
The light is like a laser beam, cutting through the surface and revealing the true nature of things hidden beneath the glittering facade of Babylon.


Of excess and strobed lights
Babylon is a place of overstimulation and sensory overload, where we are bombarded by the constant stimuli of lights and sounds.


Painted whores
The people of Babylon are like painted whores, masking their true selves and desires behind elaborate costumes and makeup.


Sexual gladiators
In a world obsessed with power and control, sex becomes a weapon and a tool of exploitation and domination.


Fiercely old party children
Babylon is a place where people refuse to grow up and face the responsibilities of adulthood, clinging to the illusions and pleasures of childhood.


All waked from their slumber to debut the Baccara
In the world of Babylon, everything is a performance, and everyone is waiting for their moment to shine and make their mark on the world.


Come to the light
Amidst the darkness and illusions of Babylon, the light shines like a beacon, calling us to rediscover our true selves and follow our inner guidance.


Into the light
Embracing the light requires us to let go of our fears and doubts, and step into the unknown with trust and courage.


I want
The light is not just a passive force, but an active desire that we must cultivate and nurture within ourselves.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANA LYNCH, JASON SELLARDS, SCOTT HOFFMAN

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Kenne K

Every time I revisit this video, I'm left with my questions than answers. While incredibly eerie and psychologically creepy - the video for "Invisible Light" is still arguably one of the best music videos of all time IMO. I really miss them.

Gustav Olmos

Absolutely agree on that

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Jason Weier

Totally with you 100% on that! Definitely one of my favorite! And likewise I haven't figured it out yet either. Guess I didn't know they broke up. :(

Yoongi's Tongue

This MV is a masterpiece but I wonder why no one noticed that there are tonnes of references to the classical movies in it. It's absolutely brilliant.

Charles

Such an amazing song, never gets old when the beat drops.

Misery Man

Such an amazing video, never gets old...

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A psychological horror Freudian psychoanalytic music video, focusing on the negative qualities of sex (violence, injury, vulnerability), as well as the hypnotically potent and inevitable quality of attraction. Incredible stuff

Kat Blaque

This is my favorite music video because I feel like i see something new every time i watch it.

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