The 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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15 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"The Invisible Man" was inspired by author Ralph Ellison's novel "The Invisible Man," but the song's lyrics are not about the novel's story line.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Queen's 1989 studio album "The Miracle."
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Band ContributionUnlike many of Queen's other songs, all four band members contributed to the vocals of "The Invisible Man."
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Songwriting Credit"The Invisible Man" was written by drummer Roger Taylor.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features a young boy playing a Queen video game who is transported into the game where the band members become invisible.
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Singles ChartUpon release, "The Invisible Man" peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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International PerformanceWhile not as popular in the US, it was more successful in Europe, reaching number 7 in the Netherlands and number 8 in Ireland.
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Bass Line CreationJohn Deacon, the bassist of Queen, created the bass line of the song using a sampler.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics contain a bit of self-reference, as each band member's name is mentioned in the verses.
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Roger's VocalsThis was the first time where Roger Taylor's vocals could be clearly heard in the forefront, along with Freddie Mercury's, in a Queen song.
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Song LengthThe track length of "The Invisible Man" is 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its unique sound featuring heavy use of keyboards and synthesizers.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was released as a 7 inch vinyl, 12-inch vinyl and CD single.
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Music Genre"The Invisible Man" is a rock song with elements of pop music.
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Remastered VersionA remastered version of "The Invisible Man" was included in the band's 2011 reissue of "The Miracle" album.
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