Invisible Sun
The Police Lyrics


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One, two, three, four, five, six
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh

I don't want to spend the rest of my life
Looking at the barrel of an Armalite
I don't want to spend the rest of my days
Keeping out of trouble like the soldiers say

I don't want to spend my time in hell
Looking at the walls of a prison cell
I don't ever want to play the part
Of a statistic on a government chart

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

It's dark all day and it glows all night
Factory smoke and acetylene light
I face the day with my head caved in
Looking like something that the cat brought in

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh

And they're only going to change this place
By killing everybody in the human race
They would kill me for a cigarette
But I don't even wanna die just yet

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh




Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh

Overall Meaning

The Police's song "Invisible Sun" speaks of the struggles faced by ordinary people living in the midst of war, violence, and oppression. The lyrics express a deep longing for a better world, a world where people are not forced to live in fear or spend their days hiding from danger. The opening lines of the song underline this sentiment by juxtaposing a playful counting rhyme with serious lyrics about the harsh realities of life in conflict zones.


The line, "I don't want to spend the rest of my life looking at the barrel of an Armalite," refers to the Armalite rifle, a weapon commonly used in the Northern Irish conflict. The singer expresses a desire for peace, rejecting a life filled with violence and repression. He also challenges the idea of blindly following orders, suggesting that it is not enough to merely stay out of trouble by doing what soldiers say. Instead, he craves a life of freedom, where he can pursue his own dreams and aspirations.


The chorus of the song embodies the hope that the singer has for a future where things get better. The "invisible sun" refers to a metaphorical source of hope that gives light and warmth to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. Even in the bleakest situations, there is the possibility of a better life, a brighter future. The song suggests that hope is something that everyone needs, no matter how hard their life may be.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three, four, five, six
The song starts with a count to muster attention


I don't want to spend the rest of my life Looking at the barrel of an Armalite
The singer doesn’t want to live in a war-torn world where he constantly fears for his life


I don't want to spend the rest of my days Keeping out of trouble like the soldiers say
The singer doesn’t want to live in a world where he has to constantly watch his back to avoid getting caught in conflict


I don't want to spend my time in hell Looking at the walls of a prison cell
The singer is opposed to a life of criminality and the resulting imprisonment


I don't ever want to play the part Of a statistic on a government chart
The singer doesn’t want to be defined as a number in a government report


There has to be an invisible sun It gives its heat to everyone There has to be an invisible sun That gives us hope when the whole day's done
The singer is hopeful that there is some intangible force of goodness or hope that can sustain people through dark times


It's dark all day and it glows all night Factory smoke and acetylene light I face the day with my head caved in Looking like something that the cat brought in
The world is a bleak place, full of pollution and weariness


And they're only going to change this place By killing everybody in the human race They would kill me for a cigarette But I don't even wanna die just yet
The singer is critical of those who would resort to violence to create change and, despite some adversity, still has a will to live




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Michelle E. F.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life
Looking at the barrel of an Armalite
I don't want to spend the rest of my days
Keeping out of trouble like the soldiers say
I don't want to spend my time in hell
Looking at the walls of a prison cell
I don't ever want to play the part
Of a statistic on a government chart

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

It's dark all day and it glows all night
Factory smoke and acetylene light
I face the day with my head caved in
Looking like something that the cat brought in

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

And they're only going to change this place
By killing everybody in the human race
They would kill me for a cigarette
But I don't even wanna die just yet

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

(Oh oh oh oh oh oh...)



All comments from YouTube:

Robin Garrison

Unbeatable combination of a seriously trippy video & the Police at their best. Summer playlist bound. TY for sharing!

Christopher Weber

Outstanding .

Michelle E. F.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life
Looking at the barrel of an Armalite
I don't want to spend the rest of my days
Keeping out of trouble like the soldiers say
I don't want to spend my time in hell
Looking at the walls of a prison cell
I don't ever want to play the part
Of a statistic on a government chart

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

It's dark all day and it glows all night
Factory smoke and acetylene light
I face the day with my head caved in
Looking like something that the cat brought in

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

And they're only going to change this place
By killing everybody in the human race
They would kill me for a cigarette
But I don't even wanna die just yet

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

(Oh oh oh oh oh oh...)

laurel cook

Thank You for posting this remastered song~ peace*

Anthony Smith

This is what the Universes bloodstream....sounds like.

Enough Said.

Genius.

mike patrick

I DON'T WANT TO END UP A STASTIC...CAN'T ARGUE WITH THAT...

VideoCleppa[Due]

mike patrick sorry but I don't understand .... don't you want to die of covid and be part of a list ?? I also do not want to be just a number but in Italy we have already been one since 1973 with the introduction of the Tax Code. We are much more idiots than the government ...

v-town1980

Classic song. Video...ehh.

VideoCleppa[Due]

v-town1980 I try to make the videos more animated but sometimes they go behind my head full of hallucinations. I'm sorry you don't like it. Greetings from Italy

Dennis Crosby

The 3DO called, and it's still disappointed.

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