Illusion
Autumn Kings Lyrics


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You got me spinnin' in circles, runnin' around.
But I keep my head up as I fall to the ground.
Your eyes are just an illusion, and time it isn't moving,
Waiting until you let me go.
The world is shaking around me; no limits or boundaries.
Gotta keep my head up as I fall to the ground.
Your eyes are just an illusion of panic and confusion,
But the heartache will keep me from letting go.
I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion,
I'm holding on till you let me go.
Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it,
You're running away and away and away
I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion,
I'm holding on till you let me go.
Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it,
You're running away.
The sky darkens around me, the air won't allow me
To spit out the words, yeah the worst is to come.
My heart is quivering in my chest, oh, the loneliness
Has taken its toll on me, no longer free.
I feel like running away but I'm stuck in the moment,
Frozen until I turn to stone.
Your eyes are just an illusion, my life will soon end,
But the heartache will keep me from letting go.
I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion.
I'm holding on till you let me go.
Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it,
You're running away and away and away.
I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion.
I'm holding on till you let me go.




Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it,
You're running away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Autumn Kings's song Illusion capture the feeling of falling for someone who is not reciprocating those feelings or refusing to let go of a relationship that has already ended. The chorus of the song repeats the line "I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion, I'm holding on till you let me go" emphasizing the feeling of being stuck in a situation that is not healthy or beneficial. The verses describe the physical and emotional toll this situation takes on the singer, with lines such as "the loneliness has taken its toll on me, no longer free" and "the heartache will keep me from letting go."


The first verse sets the scene of the singer feeling trapped and spinning in circles, trying to keep their head up but inevitably falling to the ground. The line "Your eyes are just an illusion, and time it isn't moving, waiting until you let me go" highlights the idea that the attraction is one-sided and that time is standing still until the other party decides to let go. The second verse expands on this idea, with the world shaking around the singer and no boundaries or limits to their pain. The line "Your eyes are just an illusion of panic and confusion" suggests that the object of the singer's affection is also unsure of their feelings and causing further chaos.


Overall, the lyrics of Illusion paint a picture of someone struggling to let go of a situation that is causing them pain and confusion. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the feeling of being stuck and unable to escape until the other person makes a move.


Line by Line Meaning

You got me spinnin' in circles, runnin' around.
You have me feeling disoriented and aimlessly moving.


But I keep my head up as I fall to the ground.
Despite my confusion, I try to remain strong and stay grounded.


Your eyes are just an illusion, and time it isn't moving, Waiting until you let me go.
Your gaze is deceiving, and time seems to have stopped until you release me.


The world is shaking around me; no limits or boundaries. Gotta keep my head up as I fall to the ground.
The world feels chaotic and unstable, but I try to maintain composure.


Your eyes are just an illusion of panic and confusion, But the heartache will keep me from letting go.
Your eyes convey a sense of distress, but my emotions make it hard for me to move on.


I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion, I'm holding on till you let me go.
I believe it's all a figment of my imagination, but I'm still holding on until you set me free.


Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it, You're running away and away and away.
Your body language prompts me to act, but each attempt only pushes you further away.


The sky darkens around me, the air won't allow me To spit out the words, yeah the worst is to come.
I feel suffocated by the tense atmosphere, unable to express my fears and anxieties.


My heart is quivering in my chest, oh, the loneliness Has taken its toll on me, no longer free.
I feel intense heartache and isolation; it's become overwhelming.


I feel like running away but I'm stuck in the moment, Frozen until I turn to stone.
I want to escape, but I feel paralyzed and unable to move until I too become cold and emotionless.


Your eyes are just an illusion, my life will soon end, But the heartache will keep me from letting go.
I begin to see your gaze as something false and meaningless, but the pain of heartbreak still lingers.


Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it, You're running away and away and away.
Once again, your actions prompt me to act, only to result in you fleeing.


I swear it's just an illusion, in total confusion. I'm holding on till you let me go.
I continue to believe it's all just in my head, but I will not let go until you release me from your grasp.


Your body tells me to move it but every time I do it, You're running away.
Once again, I am urged to act, but each attempt only causes you to retreat.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IVER, MOSS, PARKER

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@mysterymcfistery9739

I can't express how underrated this is it's simply amazing. This band gives me emotions I haven't felt in any music ever because it's such a mix of Spanish sounding guitar and a little grunge, a spice of emo, hardcore and punk, thank you Autumn Kings you are my all time favorite band.

@AutumnKings

Thank you very much! We're glad to have you as a fan, keep rockin'! 🀘🀘

@serbianrock5512

This song is so Santana!!!!

@AutumnKings

We LOVE Santana!

@Broken-Frisbee

Underrated!!! It's sad, really. :/

@AutumnKings

Won't be for long - We're going straight to the top! Thank you for your support!

@EhsanYB

you really are!

@emanuelmontes1510

Wow, How I missed your Rock songs, this song is awesome!!!!

@emdezell3645

Greatest thing I've ever seen guys!!

@AutumnKings

Thank you so much Em! <3

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