☝️ Key Points
- The song is about not being invisible and being more than what others think or can see.
- The singer emphasizes that he is more than what others let him be. He is not invisible, but present.
- It is described that there is no separation between people, only community.
- The lyrics encourage recognizing oneself and showing that one is present.
- It also deals with the fading of past memories and not living in the past, but in the present.
Interpretation
The song lyrics "Invisible - (RED) Edit" by
U2 are about not being invisible and being more than what some people think or see.
In the opening lines, the lyrics describe how the situation has changed. It's as if the smoke has cleared from the room. The singer says he didn't even want to have the heart that the other person broke. But now it belongs to her and she might need it. Then he says he has finally found his true name and won't be himself the next time he's seen. He won't be his father's son.
The chorus emphasizes that he is more than what is thought or seen. He is more than what others allow him to be. He is more than just a body and a soul. Even though people don't see him, they will see him and recognize him. He is not invisible, he is there.
The lyrics continue and describe that the singer doesn't really dream or think about the other person often. But if he thinks about anything, it's the past days and the coldness of the other person. But those memories fade away like melting snow.
In the second part of the song, it is emphasized that there is no "them", only "us". There is no separation between people, only community.
In summary, the lyrics describe the message that one is not invisible and that one is more than what others think. It's about recognizing oneself and showing that one is there. It's also about there being no separation, only solidarity.