Invisible Man
The Breeders Lyrics
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Count the bubbles in your hand
The southern skies
And the summer sites
That's all that's left behind
The skies, and a sweet caress
He's the Invisible Man
You're nowhere in sight (just imagine that)
Nothing excites you (baby, that's a fact)
Open your eyes
Look and you will find
That's all that's left behind... the skies
And a sweet caress
The skies, the sights
And a sweet caress
He's the Invisible Man
Catch him if you can
That's all that's left behind... the skies
And a sweet caress
The skies, the sights
And a sweet caress
He's the Invisible Man
Catch him if you can
The Breeders' song Invisible Man is a haunting yet dreamy song with lyrics that leave a lot to the listener's interpretation. The song begins with the line "He's the Invisible man," which could be interpreted as referring to someone who feels unseen or ignored, or someone who has disappeared altogether. The following lines "Count the bubbles in your hand, the southern skies, and the summer sights" evoke images of someone enjoying a beautiful day, but with an underlying sense of loneliness or emptiness.
The chorus continues the theme of feeling disconnected: "You're nowhere in sight, nothing excites you," suggesting that the subject of the song is struggling to find meaning or joy in life. The lines "Open your eyes, look and you will find" perhaps encourage the listener to look beyond the surface of things and find something deeper to connect with.
The repeated refrain of "That's all that's left behind... the skies and a sweet caress" seems to emphasize a sense of loss or absence. The repeated phrases "The skies, the sights, and a sweet caress" suggest that the subject of the song is yearning for something more -- possibly human connection or a sense of purpose -- but finding only the beauty of the natural world.
Overall, "Invisible Man" is a song that invites interpretation and reflection, with its dreamy and impressionistic lyrics leaving room for a range of meanings and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
He's the Invisible Man
The subject of the song is an unseen individual
Count the bubbles in your hand
You're distracted by something seemingly trivial
The southern skies
The setting is in the southern hemisphere
And the summer sites
The story takes place in a sunny location
That's all that's left behind
All that remains of something or someone
The skies, and a sweet caress
Memories of gentle touches and expansive skies
Catch him if you can
The singer is elusive and difficult to reach
You're nowhere in sight (just imagine that)
The distance between the unnamed protagonist and the listener is great
Nothing excites you (baby, that's a fact)
The listener is emotionally uninvolved in the situation
Open your eyes
The vocalist is urging the listener to observe their surroundings
Look and you will find
The subject of the song is hidden in plain sight
The skies, the sights, and a sweet caress
The memories associated with the unseen subject are serene and tender
He's the Invisible Man
The subject eludes detection
Catch him if you can
The task of locating the subject is difficult
That's all that's left behind... the skies and a sweet caress
The subject has left a lasting impression, despite being out of sight
The skies, the sights, and a sweet caress
The memories associated with the unseen subject are serene and tender
He's the Invisible Man
The subject of the song is an unseen individual
Catch him if you can
The singer is elusive and difficult to reach
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KIM DEAL
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@rf5210
Love this whole album. Thank you !
@itsjonathangray
Punk rock at its finest! The Breeders are timeless! 🎸🎸🎸
@the_local_bigamist
The Breeders are one of the best bands ever. If you've heard them and appreciated them then you are lucky. If you haven't, unlucky. If you've seen them in Paris like I did then you can die happy.
@bee_musing1964
Beyond superlatives! We love the Breeders!
@Sky_flying2024
There something very shoegazey about this. 😁 Amazing song!!!
@mathieuleroy6360
Complètement, les harmonies vocales rappelent certaines chansons de My Bloody Valentine...
@altonyoung3734
Summer 1994 at U of I Illinois thank you!🥰
@jabbarmuhammad
Very good
@wdcegtjdh
J'adore cette chanson, elle a quelque chose d'épique, comme un grand film d'aventure
@bree_ginger_grunge
❤❤