Invisible Man
Queen
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I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man Incredible how you can See right through me Freddie Mercury When you hear a sound That you just can't place Feel somethin' move That you just can't trace When something sits On the end of your bed Don't turn around When you hear me tread I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man Incredible how you can See right through me I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man It's criminal how I can See right through you John Deacon And I'm in your room And I'm in your bed And I'm in your life And I'm in your head Like C.I.A. Or the F.B.I. You'll never get close Never take me alive I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man Incredible how you can See right through me I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man It's criminal how I can See right through you Hah, hah, hah, hello Hah, hah, hah, o.k. Hah, hah, hah, hello-hello-hello-hello Never had a real good friend - not a boy or girl No-one knows what I've been through - let my flag unfurl So I make my mark from the edge of the world From the edge of the world From the edge of the world Brian May - Brian May Now I'm on your track And I'm in your mind And I'm on your back But don't look behind I'm your meanest thought I'm your darkest fear But I'll never get caught You can't shake me, shake me dear I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man Incredible how you can See right through me Watch me now I'm the invisible man I'm the invisible man It's criminal how I can See right through you Look at me, look at me R-R-R-R-Roger Taylor Shake me, shake me, shake me dear Sh-shake Shake Fun
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Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON, ROGER TAYLOR
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24 facts about this song
Group Origin"Invisible Man" is a song by the British rock band, Queen, which was formed in London in 1970.
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Album DetailsThe song is from their 13th studio album named "The Miracle", released in 1989.
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Song's AuthorshipOriginally, the song "Invisible Man" was credited to all four members of the band, but later it was revealed that it was largely the work of drummer Roger Taylor.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are about a man who is unseen and unheard by everyone, thus an 'invisible man.'
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Music VideoThe music video for "Invisible Man" directed by Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher, was the first of their videos to be filmed at Metropolis Studios, in London.
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Chart Ranking"Invisible Man" peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a modest hit for the band in their home country.
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Special AppearanceAn interesting point in the music video is the special appearance of the band members' children who can be seen dancing and mimicking their fathers.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is known for its complex instrumentation, which includes a synthesizer, a drum machine, a guitar played with delay, and vocal harmonies.
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Song's Game DebutThe song also made its debut in the 1998 PlayStation videogame 'Queen: The eYe'.
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Song InterpretationThough the song can be interpreted in many ways, most fans believe it's about feeling ignored or unseen by society.
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International PerformanceDespite being a moderate hit in the UK, the song failed to make a significant impact on the US charts, indicating the band's waning popularity in the States at the time.
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Audio EffectsThe song is also notable for its extensive use of audio panning - a technique that gives the perception of sound moving from one speaker to another in stereo recordings, making it unique in the Queen discography.
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Band Contribution"Invisible Man" is a song by the British rock band, Queen, which comprises Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the band's 13th studio album, "The Miracle," which was released in 1989.
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Song WriterThe track was written by the band's drummer, Roger Taylor.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "Invisible Man" peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the Top 30 in several other countries.
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Unique FeatureIt is the first track on a Queen album to list the entire band as the lead vocalist.
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Innovative Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher, was one of the first to be created using Chroma key technology to superimpose the band on top of the footage.
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Videogame AppearanceIn 2009, the song was featured in the video game "Guitar Hero: Van Halen."
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the single is a track called "Hijack My Heart," which was also written by Taylor.
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InfluencesAccording to drummer Roger Taylor, the song was influenced by the funk and dance-pop styles that were popular during its recording.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of the song narrate the story of a mischievous creature who can't be seen, making him the "invisible man".
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Derived ContentIn 2019, a special edition of the "The Miracle" album was released, featuring a reinterpretation of "Invisible Man" by Taylor's own band, The Cross.
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Success in USAlthough the song did not chart in the US, it remains one of Queen’s most well-loved songs from their later period.
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