Invisible Sun
Invisible Sun

The Police - Invisible Sun Lyrics

Rock
Mar 4, 2003
193
Invisible Sun Music Video

Invisible Sun Lyrics

One, two, three, four, five, six
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh

I don't want to spend the rest of my life
Looking at the barrel of an Armalite
I don't want to spend the rest of my days
Keeping out of trouble like the soldiers say

I don't want to spend my time in hell
Looking at the walls of a prison cell
I don't ever want to play the part
Of a statistic on a government chart

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

It's dark all day and it glows all night
Factory smoke and acetylene light
I face the day with my head caved in
Looking like something that the cat brought in

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh

And they're only going to change this place
By killing everybody in the human race
They would kill me for a cigarette
But I don't even wanna die just yet

There has to be an invisible sun
It gives its heat to everyone
There has to be an invisible sun
That gives us hope when the whole day's done

Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, oh, whoa-oh

Writer(s): Gordon Sumner
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why was 'Invisible Sun' not released as a single in the United States?

    'Invisible Sun' was not released as a single in the United States due to its dark and complex themes, which may have been considered less commercially viable compared to their other hits. Instead, 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' was chosen as the lead single from the album 'Ghost in the Machine' in most territories outside of the UK.

  2. What is significant about the music video for 'Invisible Sun'?

    The music video for 'Invisible Sun,' directed by Derek Burbidge, features stark scenes from the war-torn landscape of Northern Ireland, reflecting the song's themes of conflict and hope. Despite not being released as a single in America, MTV gave it substantial airplay, highlighting its powerful message during a time when MTV had limited videos to choose from.

  3. How did Sting's personal connections influence 'Invisible Sun'?

    Sting's personal connection through his then-wife Frances Tomelty, who is from Belfast, deeply influenced 'Invisible Sun.' This connection provided him with a more intimate understanding of the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, which heavily inspired the lyrics and mood of the song.

  4. What live performances featured 'Invisible Sun'?

    'Invisible Sun' was notably performed at The Police's final concert before their split at Amnesty International's Conspiracy of Hope tour on June 15, 1986. During this performance, Bono from U2 joined Sting on vocals, highlighting its significance and appeal among fellow musicians concerned with social issues.

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