Lyric discussion by Nem0 

Cover art for When You Don't See Me lyrics by Sisters of Mercy, The

The chords for the chorus remind me so much of Dio's "Rainbow in the Dark". The same violin arpeggios in "Rainbow..." would go so well with this. Anyway, the lyrics are amazing. They're about projection and I totally agree with Merlock on this being about the singer and his fans. But the same dynamics can exist in personal relationships as well. This is a sardonic song about the person reclaiming themselves in a humorous, defiant way.