Their early albums were almost entirely acoustic but with later releases their sound became more electric. In 1977 they released their first album 1313 on which the members played with a heavy rock and roll approach despite the fact that the instrumentation was largely acoustic. This is mostly due to the use of drums. Two years later the album Heresie proved to be even darker. It has been called some of the scariest music ever committed to record.
Subsequent albums lightened the sound only slightly, but became ever more electric. Whereas early albums featured oboes, spinets, harmoniums and mellotrons their 1980s albums tended to rely more on synthesizer and electric guitar. Despite these changes their overall sound remained fairly consistent.
The Invisible Light
Univers Zรฉro Lyrics
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For outcasts and rebels
Or anyone who just dares to be different
And you've been trying for so long
To find out where your place is
But in their narrow minds
There's no room for anyone who dares to do something different
Oh, but listen for a minute
Trust the one
Who's been where you are wishing all it was
Was sticks and stones
Those words cut deep but they don't mean you're all alone
And you're not invisible
Hear me out,
There's so much more to life than what you're feeling now
Someday you'll look back on all these days
And all this pain is gonna be invisible
Oh, invisible
So your confidence is quiet
To them quiet looks like weakness
But you don't have to fight it
'Cause you're strong enough to win without a war
Every heart has a rhythm
Let yours beat out so loudly
That everyone can hear it
Yeah, I promise you don't need to hide it anymore
Oh, and never be afraid of doing something different
Dare to be something more
Trust the one
Who's been where you are wishing all it was
Was sticks and stones
Yeah, the words cut deep but they don't mean you're all alone
And you're not invisible
Hear me out,
There's so much more of this life than what you're feeling now
And someday you'll look back on all these days
And all this pain is gonna be invisible
These labels that they give you
just 'cause they don't understand
If you look past this moment
You'll see you've got a friend
Waving a flag for who you are
And all you're gonna do
Yeah, so here's to you
And here's to anyone who's ever felt invisible
Yeah, and you're not invisible
Hear me out,
There's so much more to life than what you're feeling now
And someday you'll look back on all these days
And all this pain is gonna be invisible
It'll be invisible
"The Invisible Light" by Univers Zรฉro speaks to the struggles of outcasts and rebels who feel like they don't belong in a society that values conformity. The lyrics describe the difficulty of finding one's place in a world where narrow-mindedness and intolerance reign supreme. The song urges listeners to trust those who have been in their shoes and to be confident in who they are, even if it means going against the grain. The chorus is especially powerful, reminding the listener that they are not alone - that there is someone waving a flag for who they are and that someday this pain will be invisible.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and encouragement. Even though the world can be cruel and unforgiving, the lyricist reminds us that there is more to life than the pain we are feeling right now. The unifying theme in the song is the notion that we should dare to be something more, that we should be brave enough to be different, and that in doing so, we may find our true place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Crowded hallways are the loneliest places
Being surrounded by others doesn't necessarily mean you're not alone
For outcasts and rebels
Those who don't conform to society's norms often feel like they don't belong
Or anyone who just dares to be different
Even those who are just trying to forge their own path can feel ostracized
And you've been trying for so long
It can be discouraging when it seems like you'll never fit in
To find out where your place is
Discovering where you belong in the world can be a long and difficult journey
But in their narrow minds
People who are unwilling to accept differences can be closed-minded
There's no room for anyone who dares to do something different
Non-conformity is often met with resistance
Oh, but listen for a minute
Despite the negativity, there's hope for a better future
Trust the one
Believe in those who have experienced what you're going through
Who's been where you are wishing all it was
Someone who has overcome similar struggles to your own
Was sticks and stones
Someone who has been bullied and knows the pain of hurtful words
Those words cut deep but they don't mean you're all alone
Hurtful words can be isolating, but they don't define you
And you're not invisible
You matter and are seen by those who care about you
Hear me out,
Take a moment to listen to the advice being offered
There's so much more to life than what you're feeling now
The pain won't last forever and there's more to look forward to
Someday you'll look back on all these days
Eventually, you'll have a different perspective on your current struggles
And all this pain is gonna be invisible
The hurt and pain will no longer hold power over you
So your confidence is quiet
Your confidence might not be outwardly visible, but it's still present
To them quiet looks like weakness
People often mistake quietness for shyness or timidity
But you don't have to fight it
You don't need to change your personality to fit someone else's expectations
'Cause you're strong enough to win without a war
Strength doesn't always mean aggression or combativeness
Every heart has a rhythm
Everyone has their own unique way of moving through the world
Let yours beat out so loudly
Be true to yourself and let your own rhythm shine through
That everyone can hear it
Don't be afraid to make yourself heard and seen
Yeah, I promise you don't need to hide it anymore
It's okay to be yourself and share who you are with others
Oh, and never be afraid of doing something different
Don't be discouraged from branching out and trying new things
Dare to be something more
Chase your dreams and don't be afraid to challenge yourself
These labels that they give you
Society often tries to fit people into boxes or categories
just 'cause they don't understand
People can be quick to judge or label those who are different from them
If you look past this moment
Take a step back and try to see the bigger picture
You'll see you've got a friend
There are people who care about you and support you
Waving a flag for who you are
People who embrace your individuality and celebrate it
And all you're gonna do
Your future is full of possibilities and potential
Yeah, so here's to you
Cheers to your uniqueness and strength
And here's to anyone who's ever felt invisible
This is for anyone who has felt ignored, overlooked or unseen
It'll be invisible
The pain that you feel now will eventually fade away
Contributed by Leo R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@heidismith9839
The whole time I was watching this, I could only focus on how abusive these people are being towards this girl.
0:13 Glad she isn't a guy
0:57 she was definitely set up
1:06 they made her believe that there was actual fishing wire on that rod.
1:21 thats just mean.
1:41 SOUP CANS HURT! and is that wine?
2:24 they definitely spiked her drink...
3:47 VR gone wrong
4:00 they stranded her in the desert and tried to drop things on her head.
4:44 Youtube Rewind TIME 2019!
5:30 her reminiscing the time before she got captured by TED-Ed...she was told that she is going to be beheaded the following day.
Can we get some F's in the chat?
R.I.P wooden lady...
@Sweetitly
Thanks to the narrator who explained how we are perceived colors as light waves--it is stunning that human eyes are designed to decode those visible light wave and send it to the brain to recognize as a distinctive color.
@jasminslone3844
This was explained very well. Thank You.
@ThanyaC
Very informative helps understanding the wavy nature of light and how it can be put to use:) nice animation
@jacquelinejoffe6771
Please can you do one on nanometers I love your teaching it helps me with my work !
@imagineatoms
the energy comes from various places. sometimes it's an electron jumping between orbits with the difference in energy being released as light. So if one orbit requires 3x energy to be in and then the electron drops to an orbit that requires only 1x energy, light with energy 2x is released. And it moves so fast because it is massless and everything that is massless moves at the same rate (popularly called the speed of light)
@sikhswim
This is the best explanation of light I've ever seen!
@natepepin09
I know that there are a few other replies to this, but I think this one is better. Imagine your favorite song, and imagine you play it at 1/100 the speed. The pitch is lowered and it isn't likely to be recognizable. But if someone in the room records it in full, and then speeds it up by 100 times, they will essentially have the original track. In the same way, if the frequency of light is too high for the eye to see, they will stretch it out until it is in the visible spectrum.
@0TylerDurden0
This is amazing. I just learned today that there are colors our cones or color receptors cannot see - they're called Forbidden Colors! Colors we cannot see. Colors we haven't named --- Colors we haven't and probably will never discover. Think about it.
@erasmusso
If an extraterrestrial, who could see the whole spectrum of light, compared his vision to ours, he'd say we're almost blind :/
@zanescheepers2084
Actually, colors only exist in our minds. There are no colors we can't see, only wavelengths of light our eyes can't detect.