Their music can be classified as Crossover Prog (or Art Rock) according to the ProgArchives gurus and has been found to be close to a female fronted Porcupine Tree. It has received considerable attention from its release, with notable reviews from Ravenheart Music, Strutter'zine, Music Street Journal, and is also "album of the month" at newears.org. These reviews compare Delusion Squared's music to Porcupine Tree but also to Anathema, Pineapple Thief, Ayreon, and Phideaux.
Double Vision
Delusion Squared Lyrics
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The visions in my mind
A trial so unkind
Future or past, I'm
Torn apart if the half is
True
Sorrows I always knew
The grief as if on cue
I'm surrendering
To the dismay, the fear and the doubts
Is it torture, is it pain?
Am I alive in the end?
Feeling airborne, in too deep
Self-aware or insane?
Am I wrong or am I right?
Have I delivered such a fight?
A survivor in the wild
Clinging to the dirt
Rejected by my kind
Sad
Dream of a grand design
A secret to enshrine
A merciless plan
To become rulers of the
Void
A story to unfold
Intuition, uncontrolled
Delusion of a
Dire fate just about to come
Is it torture, is it pain?
Am I alive in the end?
Feeling airborne, in too deep
Self-aware or insane?
Was I wrong or was I right
When I brought them all the light?
A leader for everyone
I just did my best
Mother for any child
It doesn't make the slightest sense
Can't remember who I am
Enclosed in an utter pretense
I'll never be the same
I feel the world falling apart
The terror freezing my veins
I can feel it inside my heart
It's starting all again
The lyrics of Delusion Squared's song "Double Vision" revolve around the herculean task of understanding one's own identity and the overwhelming confusion that arises when there are multiple versions of it competing for dominance. The lyrics suggest the singer is dealing with severe mental anguish - a deep sense of sorrow, grief, and torment that is making it hard to distinguish between what's real and what isn't. The singer is struggling to reconcile the different versions of themselves, and the confusion is causing them to question whether they are self-aware or insane.
The lyrics suggest the singer is grappling with the aftermath of a conflict or traumatic event where they may have made a mistake. They are dealing with the pain, uncertainty, and regret, and are haunted by doubts about whether they did the right thing. They are also struggling to come to terms with their place in the world, and the possibility that they may not be accepted by others.
The lyrics use stark imagery and intense emotions to convey the singer's state of mind. They are both powerful and poignant, and the haunting melody adds to the sense of dread and despair that pervades the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The visions in my mind
I am experiencing conflicting thoughts and emotions
A trial so unkind
My mental conflict is difficult to cope with
Future or past, I'm
Both my past and future are causing conflict
Torn apart if the half is
I'm struggling to reconcile with either half of myself
True
I'm not sure which version of myself to believe
Sorrows I always knew
I've always had a sense of sadness in my life
The grief as if on cue
It feels like my sadness is always present
I'm surrendering
I'm resigning myself to my difficult mental state
To the dismay, the fear, and the doubts
I'm overwhelmed by negative emotions
Is it torture, is it pain?
I'm experiencing a lot of suffering
Am I alive in the end?
I'm questioning my existence
Feeling airborne, in too deep
I feel lost and out of control
Self-aware or insane?
I'm questioning my own sanity
Am I wrong or am I right?
I'm unsure if my thoughts and actions are justified
Have I delivered such a fight?
I'm questioning if I've tried hard enough to cope with my conflict
A survivor in the wild
I've been able to withstand my difficult mental state
Clinging to the dirt
I'm holding onto what I know in this world of uncertainty
Rejected by my kind
I feel like people don't understand my struggles
Dream of a grand design
I have a vision for a better life
A secret to enshrine
I have a personal goal that I'm keeping to myself
A merciless plan
My goal requires some ruthlessness
To become rulers of the
I want to be in charge of my own life
Void
My life currently feels empty or meaningless
A story to unfold
I have a plan for my life that's still in the works
Intuition, uncontrolled
I'm following a gut feeling without considering the consequences
Delusion of a
I'm not entirely sure if my plan is feasible or realistic
Dire fate just about to come
I'm nervous that something bad will happen because of my plan
Was I wrong or was I right
I'm questioning if my plan was a good idea
When I brought them all the light?
When I tried to enlighten others, was that the right thing to do?
A leader for everyone
I wanted to be someone who inspires others
I just did my best
I tried my hardest to help others
Mother for any child
I tried to provide love and care for those who needed it
It doesn't make the slightest sense
I can't logically explain my current mental state
Can't remember who I am
I've lost my sense of self
Enclosed in an utter pretense
I'm pretending to myself that everything is okay when it's not
I'll never be the same
My difficult experiences have changed me permanently
I feel the world falling apart
I'm losing control of my life
The terror freezing my veins
I'm terrified of the future
I can feel it inside my heart
My anxiety and fear is overwhelming me
It's starting all again
I'm being plunged into my difficult mental state once more
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ali Servan
Delusion squared are bloody awesome. Their eponymous album is the best thing I've heard in years, though it wasn't easy to get hold of. Lorraine Young's vocal is stunning, and the whole group are as musically tight as it's possible to be. I'm wildly evangelical about them. Here's hoping I get to see them live some time :D