The song was written about Mike’s children. Specifically, he writes of a common fear many new parents have: adolescence. According to him, “Invisible” sends the listener to that moment when, in a parental or mentoring situation, you have to tell your kids something they don’t want to hear. While...
[Verse 1]
I've got an aching head
Echoes and buzzing noises
I know the words we said
But wish I could've turned our voices down
This is not black and white
Only organized confusion
I'm just trying to get it right
And in spite of all I should've done
[Pre-Chorus]
I was not mad at you
I was not trying to tear you down
The words that I could've used
I was too scared to say out loud
If I cannot break your fall
I'll pick you up right off the ground
If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that now
[Chorus]
Invisible, invisible
Invisible, invisible
[Verse 2]
You didn't get your way
And it's an empty feeling
You've got a lot to say
And you just want to know you're being heard
But this is not black and white
There are no clear solutions
I'm just trying to get it right
And in spite of all I should've done
[Pre-Chorus]
I was not mad at you
I was not trying to tear you down
The words that I could've used
I was too scared to say out loud
If I cannot break your fall
I'll pick you up right off the ground
If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that now
[Chorus]
Invisible, invisible
Invisible, invisible
[Bridge]
This is not black and white
There are no clear solutions
I'm just trying to get it right
And in spite of all I should've done
[Pre-Chorus]
I was not mad at you
I was not trying to tear you down
The words that I could've used
I was too scared to say out loud
If I cannot break your fall
I'll pick you up right off the ground
If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that now
[Chorus]
Invisible, invisible
Invisible, invisible
Invisible, invisible
Invisible, invisible
Invisible was written by Mike Shinoda & Justin Parker & Chester Bennington & Rob Bourdon & Brad Delson & Dave Farrell & Mr. Hahn.
Invisible was produced by Brad Delson & Mike Shinoda.
Linkin Park released Invisible on Fri May 12 2017.