Illusion
Approaching Nirvana feat. Brenton Mattheus Lyrics
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I′m standing still; the world still moves
I'm counting sheep to try to fall asleep
Wondering why, why I′m the only one.
The moment's pass (yeah they do)
I can't rewind (can′t rewind)
Thinking why, why I′m the only one
To see you
(To see you, to see you)
Her cold blue eyes, so clear of views.
Lying still, but she still moves
I'm counting sheep to try to fall asleep
Wondering why (wondering why) I′m the only one
To see you.
The moment's pass (yeah they do)
I can′t rewind (can't rewind)
Thinking why, why I′m the only one
To see you.
To see you
(To see you, to see you)
The lyrics of Approaching Nirvana feat. Brenton Mattheus's song Illusion seem to be about feeling alone and disconnected from the world, even when surrounded by others. The opening lines "The cold blue sky, so clear from my view, I'm standing still; the world still moves" suggest a sense of stagnation and isolation, as though the singer is unable to move forward with their life while the rest of the world continues to spin around them. This feeling is reinforced later in the song with the repetition of the line "Wondering why I'm the only one".
The mention of "counting sheep to try to fall asleep" implies that the singer is struggling with insomnia, and perhaps with anxiety or depression more generally. The final lines of the chorus "Thinking why, why I'm the only one, To see you" suggest that the object of the singer's affection is someone who is not visible to others - perhaps a figment of their imagination or a ghostly presence in their life. Overall, the song portrays a sense of alienation and confusion, with the singer struggling to make sense of their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The cold blue sky, so clear from my view
The sky is crystal clear and blue from my point of view.
I'm standing still; the world still moves
Although the world around me moves on, I am still standing still.
I'm counting sheep to try to fall asleep
I am trying to calm my mind by counting sheep and fall asleep.
Wondering why, why I'm the only one.
I am questioning why I am the only one experiencing this.
The moment's pass (yeah they do)
Moments do not stay forever and pass by swiftly.
I can't rewind (can't rewind)
I cannot change what has already happened or undo anything.
Thinking why, why I'm the only one
I am pondering why I am the only one who understands this situation.
To see you.
In order to perceive and understand the truth, I need to see and comprehend you.
Her cold blue eyes, so clear of views.
Her eyes are cold and blue, but they are deep and profound.
Lying still, but she still moves
Although she appears to be resting, she never stops moving and growing.
Wondering why (wondering why) I'm the only one
I am uncertain why I am the only one who can see the truth.
To see you.
I need to witness you to discern the truth and meaning behind my experiences.
Writer(s): Sinclair Andrew, Willson Samuel Ammon
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KayLow
Approaching Nirvana is basically the main nostalgia station for people on YouTube
Skool Wifi
This or any song by HOME
King Solstice
I found these guys when they started then captain sparklez had this song in the background of one of his videos and they still remain in my favorites
MopeyKong
DOOD that was years ago when he was doing his little tree house. I can't believe I still remember that without the least bit of fog. This is INSANE man
MopeyKong
Im fhiegh rn btw
Icediamonds
KayLow For me it’s monstercat and approaching nirvana
QrowFall
Oh man, I remember discovering this album and song when I was 15. I’m 24 now and the nostalgia really hits hard. Thank you for providing my younger self with fantastic music 💚
Nate Vaz
that feeling that you get when you listen to a song that you havnt listened to in like a year and you ask your self " Why did i ever leave?"
Collin Townsend
its the best feeling in the world when you just come back and listen to all the songs that you used to love and listen to every day
Nate Vaz
indeed my friend, indeed