Invisible to You
Unseen Pain: Mary Coughlan's Tale of Silent Suffering
Lyrics
Didn't see me, you didn't see me at all
Feeling unnoticed or ignored; the speaker believes they went unnoticed by someone.
Couldn't hear me, so you couldn't have heard me fall
Suggesting a lack of empathy or attention from the person being addressed; the speaker went unheard even during a difficult time.
And you never knew though I did everything I could do
Despite the speaker's efforts, the other person remained unaware of them and their actions.
'Cause I, I was invisible to you
Expressing a sense of being completely overlooked or disregarded; the speaker was like an invisible presence to the other person.
Lost my shadow, crossed my shadow with yours
Metaphorically losing a sense of identity or connection; the speaker's "shadow" (symbolic of presence) no longer aligns with the other person's.
Passed a mirror, got no reflection there anymore
Loss of self-image; the speaker no longer sees themselves in the reflection, possibly indicating emotional detachment or self-estrangement.
Since you walked right through, now I can't even seem to be blue
Referencing emotional numbness after a significant event; unable to feel sad ("be blue") even though the relationship ended.
'Cause I, I was invisible to you
Reiterating the feeling of being unnoticed or ignored, suggesting emotional distance.
Oh I, I was invisible to you
Repeating the sentiment of being invisible, emphasizing the emotional impact on the speaker.
Two in the morning
Specific time reference; the speaker reflects on a lonely moment at 2 in the morning.
Staring at these pictures on my wall
Describing a lonely activity, staring at pictures, possibly reminiscing about the past.
It's funny how the pictures never call
Highlighting the lack of communication from the other person; the pictures don't provide the emotional connection the speaker desires.
And you never knew
Reiterating the theme of the other person's unawareness despite the speaker's efforts.
Though I did everything I could do
Despite the speaker's attempts, the other person remains oblivious to their feelings or actions.
'Cause I, I was invisible to you
Repeating the idea of being invisible, reinforcing the emotional impact.
Didn't see me, you didn't see me at all
Re-emphasizing the theme of feeling unseen or unnoticed by the other person.
Couldn't hear me, so you couldn't have heard me fall
Highlighting the lack of responsiveness; the other person couldn't hear the speaker even in a moment of vulnerability.
And you never knew though I did everything I could do
Reiterating the speaker's efforts to be seen and heard, which went unrecognized.
'Cause I, I was invisible to you
Summarizing the overall experience of being invisible in the relationship.
Oh I, I was invisible to you
Repeating the emotional impact of feeling invisible, underscoring the lasting effect on the speaker.
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