The Blank Theory self-released two albums, Blinding Process in 1998 and Catalyst in 2000. Catalyst included the track "Nevermind" which was featured in a segment of MTV Road Rules. While the first two independent releases were hard edged indie rock, they moved more toward metal when writing for the third release. The Blank Theory released Beyond the Calm of the Corridor on September 24, 2002 via independent label, New Line Records.
Their cover of Portishead's Sour Times was one of two singles from Beyond the Calm of the Corridor and can be heard in the movie trailer to Wicker Park. The other single titled "Middle of Nowhere" was featured on the Freddy VS Jason soundtrack and in Final Destination 2. Founding member and guitarist, Michael Foderaro, left the band in May 2003 to pursue other music projects. He was eventually replaced by guitarist Mateo Camargo from the band Reforma. In mid 2004, drummer James Knight and keyboardist Shawn Currie also left the band to pursue other music projects.
Eventually, vocalist Nathan Leone and bassist Matthew Leone, along with two members from Reforma formed Madina Lake.
Invisible
The Blank Theory Lyrics
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Some days I'm (watching it all)
From the outside looking in
And the world is shrinking
(Picking apart) whatever skin is left on me
(Wondering what) it is I have to do
(Wondering what) it is I have to lose
But tonight we're invisible to the world
(We can all just disappear)
And tonight we're untraceable
We're invisible
(We can all just disappear)
Some days I'm (losing it all)
By the moment I awake
And there are voices telling me
(Try to ignore) the face's eyes crawling all over us
(Wondering why) they just can't let it go
(Wondering why) they can't leave me alone
(Every day) they try to take another piece of my mind
But tonight we're invisible to the world
(We can all just disappear)
And tonight we're untraceable
And now it's possible
(We can all just disappear)
(We can all just disappear)
You can't take this life away from me
You can't take away this piece of my mind
But tonight we're invisible to the world
(We can all just disappear)
And tonight we're untraceable
And now it's possible
(We can all just disappear)
Tonight is beautiful
Tonight is beautiful
The Blank Theory’s song “Invisible” is an emotional and thought-provoking track with lyrics that convey a sense of despair, disillusionment and a longing for escape. The song appears to be written from the perspective of someone who is struggling with mental health issues and who is feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of society. The opening lines, “We can all just disappear” sets the tone for the rest of the song and creates a sense of hopelessness and desperation.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of wanting to escape and be free from the stress and burdens of the world. The lyrics, “And tonight we're invisible to the world” and “we’re untraceable” allude to the idea of disappearing and becoming unnoticed, which could be seen as a coping mechanism for those struggling with mental health issues.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful part, with the lyrics, “But tonight we're invisible to the world, and tonight we're untraceable, and now it's possible, we can all just disappear”. The repetition of “we can all just disappear” emphasizes the idea of wanting to escape from the difficulties of life and provides a sense of comfort and relief for those who relate to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
We can all just disappear
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and wants to escape from the world
Some days I'm watching it all
There are times when the singer feels like an outsider, observing the world from a distance
From the outside looking in
The singer is not fully integrated into society and feels like an outsider
And the world is shrinking
The artist feels like the world is becoming smaller and more claustrophobic
Picking apart whatever skin is left on me
The artist feels like they are being stripped of their identity and personality
Wondering what it is I have to do
The singer is unsure of what they need to achieve to feel fulfilled
Wondering what it is I have to lose
The singer is uncertain of what they need to give up to achieve their goals
Every day they try to take another piece of my mind
The artist feels like their mental wellbeing is being eroded by external forces
But tonight we're invisible to the world
The artist feels relieved that they can escape from the pressures of society
And tonight we're untraceable
The artist feels like they are unburdened by the expectations and obligations of society
Try to ignore the face's eyes crawling all over us
The singer is describing the sensation of being watched and judged by others
Wondering why they just can't let it go
The artist is frustrated that they cannot escape from the scrutiny of others
Wondering why they can't leave me alone
The singer feels like their privacy is being invaded by others
You can't take this life away from me
The singer is asserting their right to live their life on their own terms
You can't take away this piece of my mind
The singer is asserting their right to control their own thoughts and emotions
And now it's possible
The artist is feeling optimistic about the possibility of escaping from the pressures of society
Tonight is beautiful
The artist is experiencing a sense of relief and freedom
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Written by: MICHAEL JOSEPH FODERARO
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