INVENT ANIMATE - Dark (Official Audio)

“Dark” is the second single from Invent Animate’s new album ‘Greyview,’ out March 13, 2020.
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LYRICS
Peer into my eyes
Eclipsed lenses reflect the distance
Between you and me
We are further than we seem
Hold my breath
My fingertips graze your palms
But the warmth is gone
Left to stumble in the dark
I blinked and part of me was gone
Hope goes up in smoke
Vapor dissipates
I lost my shadow
I feel you slipping away
But I need you to stay
You contour the source
To black out the light
My shadow
For the sake of life
I cross the line
To look back at the day
I left myself behind
Self separated from soul
I lost my shadow
Black out
Dancing shapes against the wall
The somber melody inside
Sings in black and white
The glow flickers out
Glimmer into night
I lost my shadow
Black out the light
Hollow, cold
Self from soul
Self separated from soul
I lost my shadow, black out the light
Hollow and cold, self from soul

[@jasonthomas16]

Easily one of the best openers on any album in modern Metalcore history. Not a doubt in my mind

[@gf618]

I'm with you on this one

[@cloudrise]

My personal favorite opener next to Alpha Seed from ERRA

[@EightPenguins]

I wish I could hear this song for the first time again

[@dylanfree2218]

Every time I listen, it's like I'm listening for the first time. All about the circumstantial experience created and the memory that drives you back to it.

[@InboundsFire]

When i first found these guys i listened to this entire album for 2 weeks straight. Got me back into metal. I love their instrumenttals

[@dylanbowen8698]

i just heard this for the first time and immediately agree

[@alexs9528]

Never in million years would I think I would Pull Tears of Happiness....... I had bad thoughts about Ben English leaving & thinking you guys wouldn’t be the same after stillworld . But I’m in good Hands with Marcus now . Thank you for Not Giving up on Us after 3 years . YOU GUYS MADE me Pick up my Guitar Again . Thank You Invent

[@Dracula_sb]

Same bro

[@Dracula_sb]

I played along to cloud Cascade last night and I cried before the breakdown

[@EnvisionedBlindness]

Wish I felt the same... lows are so weak I just dont dig it. Doesn't fill Ben's shoes in my opinion.

[@alexs9528]

Jonathan Blind I strongly agree with you , but I feel like it could’ve been worst singer . But let’s see what this album has for Us 🙏🏼

[@EnvisionedBlindness]

@@alexs9528 riffs are still killer. Would have been fine with them going full instrumental

[@rjart7988]

This is so deep. The shadow breakdown is inspired by Buda: “When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” when he says he has lost his shadow, he actually lost his light. Beautifully poetic.

[@entitiessoul]

No. It is shown in The Bible multiple times.

[@brysonxd]

​@@entitiessoulstill clearly a refrence to buddhism lol

[@entitiessoul]

@@brysonxd Nothing wrong with that but the meaning is about the Lord. They talk well sneak it in since kids today believe what the government says about stupid religion.

[@lukitas55566]

@@entitiessoul Have you seen the heavener artwork? looks like a buddist monk to me LOL

[@jessemiles5856]

@@entitiessoul Really not sure what you are getting at bruh. Both govt and religion are both equally stupid.

[@Kidcrowley]

Seriously, i can´t get enough of that ambient/spacey breakdown with the cleans in there, it's so chill yet heavy at the same time, the melodic voice and the open guitar along with those harmonics in the background just give me goosebumps, and at the same time i can bang my head to that slapping drum pattern, so simple yet the china and the power of the snare just sound cool as fuck, well played guys, well played

[@sirbonple]

just heard it for the first time just as i was reading this lmao. literally one of the best breakdowns i’ve heard. christ

[@zlatoper98]

these guys are obviously not fucking around. going straight for the crown. absolutely amazing song, so stoked for the record!

[@discoveranceband]

man they have the best atmosphere of any band i've heard shit is always on point

[@blessthenam]

I LOVE YOUUUUUUUU INVENT ANIMATE

[@chickenguy95]

The breakdown at 2:58 feels like eternity man

[@jordan6065]

this is truly incredible. i would go as far as saying his screaming here is better than cloud cascade, and the song really does take me back to everchanger days. i’m very excited for this one.

[@danielagu6185]

Couldn't agree more mate! I definitely feel Everchanger styled vocals while guitars are more prone to Stillworld. I was worried after Ben left but I am guilty of saying that Marcus sounds way better. Still love Ben!

[@thxmpsxn]

Dude I was thinking the same thing! I was kinda nervous that they’d get too far from Everchanger, then i heard this

[@iwasBorntoBurn]

@@thxmpsxn personally miss the lows but boys got chops. will def grab a copy and catch a show when they come around!

[@ricardodiaz2432]

Never ever clicked so fast. This is absolutely the best comeback in music

[@pandoratypography]

Bro... these are only tracks one and two... I have no idea where this album is gonna go but I already know it's gonna be HUGE from this introduction alone.

[@z_ragnair]

starting the year, and we can say already this will be one of the best albums of 2020.

[@AaronFacciolini]

And it was in fact AOTY.

[@rjart7988]

And prob 2021 xdddde

[@drumsno]

One of my favourite songs they've ever written

[@MikeDD]

Springcore has arrived. Part III of invents season-vibe albums

[@MikeDD]

@@ilikeheavymuzic135 they already did fall with their debut. Summer is the last piece 🙏

[@ilikeheavymuzic135]

Mike DD at least that’s what I originally got cause the nocturne lost faith video takes place in a forest in summer and that was my introduction to the band.

[@MikeDD]

@@ilikeheavymuzic135 yea I personally chose fall due to the artwork. Its leafless trees, no snow and looked chilly hahaha!!! Either way, we got 1 more season hopefully lmao

[@jesseroberts5728]

I think this falls more along the lines of Spring because of the storms in the Cloud Cascade video. Also, in this video we get dark skies, like a storm brewing. Most of the time Spring is god awful with stormy weather, especially in the West and the South(they’re from Texas, I’m from Alabama). Good rainy night music.

[@Ghost17110]

always felt like everchanger was fall and stillworld winter, this definitely feels like an intro to spring kinda vibe

[@alwayzdrowzy1065]

This year will be one of the best years for music ever imo. Love the vocals with the progression in the back @ 3:16

[@davidlindenberger7646]

Fire! Caught some Architects vibes... Love this!

[@levilively8643]

A year later and this song STILL gives me tears of joy. They're just perfect in every way

[@SubmitTheKraken]

This is totally insane, keep it up guys!

[@goodtstemusic8309]

the more i listen, the more i like that 2 singles... thank you I,A

[@CameronDouma]

Coming from someone who has followed Invent Animate since the "Waves" EP. I can actually respect this new Vocalist! Pumped for this album!

[@Ruqkii]

You can barely tell there's a change of vocalist because Marcus fit in so perfectly with the band. This is the first time i don't feel i'm listening to a different band after a change in vocalist. I feared it maybe a Northlane Scenario and i'm gladly disappointed. Props to the Drummer too and lead and bassist they do the real work.

[@MetalHeadSkully]

I cant believe I'm gonna see this beautiful band live... Along with Silent Planet and Currents. What an amazing day that will be

[@ralphozer2037]

I've been waiting for this forever currents and SP are just a bonus

[@panthalassanmedia1249]

Same boat, what a dope tour

[@jackdevitt6338]

what a fucking line up dude

[@thxmpsxn]

Dude same. I’ve been waiting for them to come to my area since 2012 and it’s finally happening. I am so stoked

[@korhanalparslan8730]

@@ralphozer2037 I'm going to the show in atlanta can't wait!

[@23058usaf]

Saw this in recommended top breakdowns, listened to the intro and bought the whole album from just this song. That says something! Fucking love it! Send it!

[@scottyxbugatti]

invent AND reflections coming back at the same time 🙌

[@BulletProofBacon]

Scott Nee this guy knows!

[@tcorectroll2120]

Scott Nee is mr berried alive gonna be in reflections?

[@galacticbeaver]

AND NOW VOLUMES

[@christianmiller167]

@@galacticbeaver volumes is ass now tho 😂

[@wizard_d3274]

Stillworld is probably my favorite album of all time. My buddy and I have been waiting patiently for this upcoming album and with what I’m hearing so far, I’m stocked to the max about it! Will be seeing Invent and Currents in March too. What a good year so far :)

[@CryoDjent]

Never been so excited for greyview, we have another masterpiece on our hands and serious everchanger vibes

[@tannersmith8415]

This feels more intricate than their previous and I'm loving it. Especially the breakdown and linear drum lick at 3:10 JHEEZ

[@arnoldhagen8577]

3:17 - 4:03 is just so damn good. I mean the entire song is freaking amazing, but damn.

[@iwhxiwbdiqbxjdb]

1:34 always gives me chills. great running song too.

[@ОлегЮлдашев-ю7т]

Dark. Dark! Dark... The best single in that album. Thanks to you Invent Animate)

[@toasttoasted3492]

MetalCore is Invent Animate...Period

[@drumsno]

My thoughts. This is their genre now

[@darksoulist5945]

I had to stop what I was doing once it kicked in at 30 seconds. Shit had me floored at how good it sounded. Really didnt think they could improve on Stillworld. I was wrong. Cant wait for the full album

[@workshopblackbird]

“black-OUUUTTTTT!!!!”

[@_Kbinks]

Heavy music has been killing it in 2020 so far

[@Ic3nova]

I'm getting mad oldschool northlane vibes from this and i'm loving it! The riffs are insaaaaaane!!

[@sonatine3266]

One of the best songs of all time.

[@coffeeenthusiast8774]

[@darfisher3089]

SO SO SO GOOD.

[@7star7storm7]

Monuments and Invent Animate in last 24 hours ... Perfect 🔥🔥🤘

[@lucanwells]

Novelists dropped a new one as well

[@7star7storm7]

@@lucanwells sweet man I missed that one .. Breakdowns at Tiffany's dropped a banger last night too 😉 Cheers mate 🔥🤘

[@davidvaughn9562]

Andy's vocals are very annoying and not that great

[@justinjurczak9871]

See you in Chicago!

[@Honster6]

that chorus is amazing

[@jacksonislegend]

These guys are just my favorite band hands down. Not a single bad song. Stillworld and Everchanger are my two most played albums and this one is sounding just as promising. Fuck yeah guys March 13th can't come fast enough

[@dizordermusic7402]

WHAT A BANGER ONE 🔥🔥🔥

[@ElishaLong]

Would love to see IA and Currents work together.

[@recklessnotion1899]

They're going on tour together in a couple days bro, check and see if they're coming to your state.

[@benjaminreiter844]

IA has been established as infant annihilators acronym. You confused me

[@MineZeee]

Plz release instrumental version of album too, as previous, that was amazing, and will be!

[@jaakezzz_G]

Nesla I would also like to hear this instrumental.

[@TragicHeroRecords]

🤔

[@falsechord432]

🤔

[@jesseroberts5728]

It truly makes you appreciate the art in the music. I Love this song too, but oh man I would break my own heart if I heard this as an instrumental. Please consider, Tragic. I know you guys are quality enough for it.

[@jemgarcia1883]

Same.. have an instrumental version. This is masterpiece.. good shit tuning.. af

[@iiEdiTx]

You can't even comprehend my love for this song, it brings me feels beyond my own understanding, but 3:17 is my favourite part, no doubts

[@levilively8643]

Same! It literally brings tears of happiness. I really don't know else how to describe it. It's just fucking beautiful.

[@drumsno]

This band has mastered atmosphere in this genre

[@ugodurante5159]

I thought that 'dark' would be a boring title, because we already have darkbloom, you know? But after listening to this song ~20 times, i perfectly understand why they choose this title. it fits absolutly perfect.

[@legodude11784]

Absolutely love this band even the new singer , thank you for putting out more music.

[@albertoromero9315]

I gotta say! Been a fan of this band since the first EP. The first time I hear this I could hear Bens voice all over this track and I miss that! But the truth is that I’m so proud of you guys from pushing forward and continued this awesome sounds of a band you have! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻🔥

[@ichewbarkk]

Reminds me of the self titled Mychildren Mybride album in small bits and pieces, especially with the pauses in between the chugs in the opening. so sick

[@riku7731]

Who knew 2020 would be the actual pinnacle of our lifetime. It's clear now that we have crested and are rapidly accelerating into the 'bear market' of our existence as humans during this cycle. I'm glad to have been here to experience Greyview firsthand as it truly encompassed the perfection and flaws of humanity as whole. It was for sure the crowning jewel of our life cycle. and something i'll take to with me to the grave

[@NealBones]

2020 sucked

[@minhdaflowa]

black outttttttttt

[@JoviMenezes501]

My fav track from "Greyview" 🔥🤘🏽

[@brandonmoser4247]

Feels like a return to Everchanger riffs. Love what Stillworld had but Everchanger will always be the goat.

[@sortiz8521]

This song brought me to life.

[@LINKchris87]

Screaming and guitarwork are topnotch 😱

[@sevandobo]

Preordered. Thanks guys!

[@MichaelSmith-uo8lc]

Ben's lyrics got me thru some very hard times, specifically the song "Luna"...when countless friends died, it was like that song was a therapy session..but Marcus is the truth boi..now that I'm thru those dark times it's time for a new era of invent,animate!

[@imaqt3.14]

God fucking damn it man. I'm so happy you guys are back legit 2nd favorite band of all time. Been here since Wolf Skin. Can't wait to watch you guys in San Antonio.

[@lylegavin23]

ABSOLUTELY THE HEAVIEST I'VE EVER HEARD!!! THIS SONG IS SONG IS BOTH BRUTAL AND SURPRISINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! THIS BAND IS FOR REAL!!!!

[@MistahWarner]

This band can honestly sound good with any vocalist. They found a sound that can’t be bad tbh

[@Rstar0718]

we dont deserve how good this fucking band is bruh

[@toasttoasted3492]

Album of the year ......PERIOD

[@mxvr0s]

Polarize by Aviana is my favorite album of all time, but I think he fits perfectly in invent animate too. This song is a masterpiece🔥

[@hreimer13]

FazeUnfaded new invent vocalist from Aviana!?

[@Stiffmeister6796]

@@hreimer13 yes, Marcus was vocalist for Aviana (Polarize era)

[@mxvr0s]

Henry Yessir

[@loganpeed3606]

I don't know how anyone could dislike this!!

[@FenneWolf]

Incredible, vocals have improved here and the instrumental is perfectly heavy and dark. The melodies have increased and created an amazing soundscape. Less beatdown dark djent breakdowns, but I think that was a purposeful move to create a more colorful composition instead of relying too much on that dark djent feel. The space between each note is breathtaking, every pause and palm mute has its own purpose, great for fans of deathcore, prog, djent, melodic hardcore, and nu-metal.

[@GhostLungss]

The wait was well worth it, you guys have come back better than ever before

[@joshuampayne]

I think I might be sold on the new guy now. Can't wait to hear him perform old tracks live. Also... they're fucking back baby

[@Menoetius.]

First time I've ever heard this band. This is incredible I really really like it

[@levilively8643]

Then I recommend going and listening to "darkbloom" and honestly all of their last album. It's fucking amazing. Every song on it is great

[@Menoetius.]

@@levilively8643 will do thanks 🤘

[@trevordelaplain7246]

See you in Portland Boys!

[@nensha5084]

2:11 omg that fucking riff is so god damn good

[@jo3yepicness]

Right? I'm glad someone else noticed how much of a banger that was.

[@thxmpsxn]

I have never been more ready for a tour in my life. Thank you Invent,Animate for giving the people what they so desperately needed

[@musclesglasses83]

As a big fan of IA it was worth the wait and they have crushed it

[@Bigmak927]

Yeah infant annihilator is fire

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@Bigmak927 Smh

[@TristanEh]

I remember the feeling listening to Indigo gave me in my first car a Nissan altima 3.5. Felt alive and amazing. I just totalled my second car and am going through some sadness although I'm luckily ok. Need this new metal in my life right now, thank you for not giving up IA!

[@drumsno]

I totaled my car years back while listening to Misery Signals. Almost ruined listening to that album (Mirrors) for me. Brings back bad memories

[@BTNUrfreeman26]

This song hit me like a freight train and then melted my face. The rest of the album finished the job. Epic.

[@str1897]

Masterpiece whole album is awesome but this song is perfection

[@cooperlauck186]

What a disgustingly fire riff at 2:57

[@The73rdSecret]

This whole song is a breakdown and I love it! Never heard of this guy's before

[@NattyGainz]

These vocals are much better. This band is such a talent. Love the high level of musicianship.

[@otakufenris517]

I have never heard of this band and have no idea why KZbin decided to notify me...but looks like I'll be seeing them in Chicago 🤘

[@Teech_]

I never heard of this band but i would have never expected them to be an american band when australia and europe has been taking over the rock scene. The vocals reminds me of that old singer from northlane i forgot his name. I'm actually quite proud now but america still has to step it game up to compete.

[@Ozzy432_]

Adrian Fitipaldes, nd have you heard their old albums? Invent Animates old singer used to sound alot like Adrian

[@jesseroberts5728]

That little lick at 1:03. 👌🏻

[@victoryreborn407]

It’s perfect

[@Astral.etheric]

PLEASE keep this at 69 likes

[@aelarlightbringer6372]

@@Astral.etheric FINE. I removed my like

[@tiggerknowsbest6817]

Please tour Australia again with the boys!

[@MoonTea510]

I found you guys a month ago and haven't stopped listening since!

[@cofeedoggy2]

damn sounds sick, i hope they release an instrumental too.

[@JuanCruzFabi]

How anyone is talking about 2:10 riff

[@dev4965]

The most Monuments sounding riff!

[@rudy4626]

Huh?

[@prisoner5629]

So much Monuments vibes on that one!

[@toparryalightningbolt7484]

It's just a simple bouncy pattern, my least favorite part to be honest

[@dev4965]

Tre Turner-Guinn No one cares Tre.

[@PtotheMtotheJ]

What a banger of a track! This album is gonna be something special.

[@drumsno]

Bring on March!

[@muntazeerrashid8834]

AND THEY'RE BACK WITH A BANG!! LOVE THIS BAND!

[@tristananvilcaster]

They can't make bad music!! So good 🤟

[@totchichat]

This song should have a video, so fire!

[@MissStateFan]

Met these doodes at Brofest in Tupelo, MS. Badass!

[@iatechimes]

Woaaaah 😭 I was just thinking of you guys, so I searched your name and omg, what a great surprise. I missed you.

[@grandgreedalox]

Keep it coming guys! I'm so happy.

[@subtypeXi]

love Invent, Animate

[@risestoremain]

Need another invent, erra tour!

[@nelsonsimon237]

Yes. What a great music to start this new year!

[@JasonStephens7]

Heavy. Powerful.

[@danielagu6185]

Mark my words, it's the second time Marcus comes to save the world. First it was Northlane, now Invent, Animate. Thank you, Marcus, a hero of modern life!

[@homerdj0nt]

Agreed, and I get pissed everytime someone brings the old northlane to the table, their bests tracks came after Marcus joined, Rot, Render, Ohm, Citizen, 4D, Freefall, Paradigm... tho theres some gems like Dispossesion or Worldeater and such

[@KevinQ25]

Northlane sucks

[@mikeyzl1]

This is not Marcus Bridge, it’s Marcus Vik, different singer

[@notstarboard]

@@mikeyzl1 woosh

[@recklessnotion1899]

@@notstarboard nah idk about that old Northlane bangs way harder, even the hollow existence EP. Marcus is still dope tho.

[@Darthsand21503]

Can’t wait for this album