Illusion
Destinys Child Lyrics

(Went from a dream to the young Supreme)
Transitioning from a mere dream to a position of power and influence.

I'm searching for a destiny that's mine
I am seeking a unique path and purpose in life.

There's another place, another time
Believing in the existence of a different reality or opportunity.

Touching many hearts along the way, yeah
Influencing and impacting others emotionally during the journey.

Hopin' that I'll never have to say
Wishing to never have to express certain feelings or make difficult decisions.

Boy, I love you
Expressing affection towards a romantic interest.

But I gotta let you go
Recognizing the need to end the romantic relationship.

Every day in my mind is confusion (baby)
Experiencing ongoing mental turmoil and uncertainty about the situation.

Thoughts of you bring illusions (oh-oh)
Thinking about the person leads to false perceptions and deceptive thoughts.

Trapped in a world where only you get in
Feeling confined within a world where only that person can truly understand.

My mind's playing tricks on me again (again-again)
One's thoughts and emotions are deceiving and causing confusion repeatedly.

Follow your emotions everywhere
Allowing emotions to guide and influence decisions and actions.

Is there really magic in the air?
Questioning the existence of enchantment and wonder in life.

Never let your feeling let you down
Advising not to allow emotions to lead to disappointment or despair.

Open up your eyes and look around
Encouraging to be aware of one's surroundings and opportunities.

Can it be a picture in my mind?
Questioning if a mental image can be a reflection of reality.

I'm never sure exactly what I'll find
Being uncertain about the outcomes and results of certain situations.

Only in my dreams I'll turn you on
Experiencing attraction and connection with the person only in dreams.

Here for just a moment, then you're gone
Having fleeting encounters or experiences with the person.

Yo, yo, yo, hey, yo
An expression to capture attention or excitement.

I don't write love songs
Stating the preference to not create songs about romantic love.

Leave it up to Luther Vandross
Leaving the task of writing love songs to Luther Vandross, a renowned artist in that genre.

How I choose to live
Indicating personal autonomy in making life choices.

You don't wanna know the cost
Implying that the person wouldn't want to know the sacrifices and hardships faced.

I paid to be the boss
Highlighting the investment and sacrifices made to achieve a position of authority.

Hear it straight from the source
Recommending to hear the truth directly from the person involved.

Fortune 500 is how I like to gloss
Expressing success and wealth, referring to Fortune 500 companies as a symbol of achievement.

High side, Korneesh Style, joy ride
Enjoying an extravagant and thrilling lifestyle.

Blowin' candles in the wind like Princess Di
Engaging in extravagant activities, akin to Princess Diana's reputation for living boldly.

Get at me, mom, tell me how you really like it
Asking for approval or validation from a female companion.

'Cause we could fly high, I'll be your co-pilot
Promising to support and accompany the person on their journey to success.

Hey, yo, back to the girl with all the razzamatazz
Referring to a girl with a lively, showy, and exciting personality.

(Hey, yo, I love you, shorty)
Expressing affection towards the girl.

You talkin' all that jazz
Describing the girl's tendency to engage in exaggerated or boastful speech.

I know you want me, but you play me like the lotto
Aware that the person desires a romantic connection but treats the relationship as a game of chance.

Use and abusin' so there won't be no friction
Exploiting and mistreating to avoid conflicts or confrontations.

I gotta leave, I can't be in this illusion
Deciding to end the relationship and break free from the false reality.

(It's just an illusion)
Acknowledging that the situation is not as it seems or appears.

Another one from Wyclef
A reference to Wyclef Jean, indicating the contribution of another song by him.

Another one from Jerry 'Wonder'
Referring to Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, indicating the contribution of another song by him.

Another one from Dirty Cash
Indicating the contribution of another song by an artist or group called Dirty Cash.

Dance, I say, dance, I say, ha ha
Encouraging and calling for dancing, expressing joy and amusement.

(Confusion)
Reiterating the state of confusion and uncertainty.

(Illusion, you get in)
Highlighting the deceptive nature of illusions and their ability to influence one's thoughts.

(Me again)
Reaffirming the repetition of mental trickery.

We out
Announcing the end or departure.