Illusion
EL-DEPO Lyrics
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All them boys still stuck in an illusion
Think they winning but they all really losing
Come through man
Armed with resolution like
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way got damnit
Okay
I'm not doing what they doing
All them boys still stuck in an illusion
Think they winning but they all really losing
Come through man
Armed with resolution like
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay got damnit
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way got damnit
Okay
I'm not doing what they doing
All them boys still stuck in an illusion
Think they winning but they all really losing
Come through man
Armed with resolution like
Okay okay
Okay okay
Think they winning but they all really losing
Come through man armed with resolution
I'm not doing what they doing
All them boys still stuck in an illusion
Think they winning but they all really losing
Come through man
Armed with resolution
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay got damnit
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way got damnit
Okay
I'm not doing what they doing
All them boys still stuck in an illusion
Think they winning but they all really losing
Come through man
Armed with resolution like
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay
Okay okay got damnit
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way got damnit
Okay
In "Illusion," EL-DEPO addresses the delusions and falsehoods present in the world around him. He makes it clear that he is not following the path of others who are still living in a dream world. He criticizes those who believe they are winning but are actually losing. EL-DEPO asserts that he is armed with resolution, suggesting that he has a clear and unwavering mindset, and will not succumb to the same illusions around him.
The repetition of the words "Okay" and "No way" throughout the song highlights the contrast between reality and falsehoods. The phrase "Okay okay" represents acceptance of the delusions around him, while "No way" represents rejection and refusal to believe in the same illusions. The verses serve as a reminder to listeners that it's essential to stay true to oneself and not be swayed by the illusions of the world.
Overall, "Illusion" encourages listeners to remain grounded in reality, resist the falsities that can blind us, and arm ourselves with resolution to face the delusions head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not doing what they doing
I am not following the same path that everyone else is taking
All them boys still stuck in an illusion
All those guys are still trapped in a false reality
Think they winning but they all really losing
They believe they are succeeding, but in reality, they are failing
Come through man
I am arriving
Armed with resolution like
I have strong determination and conviction
Okay okay
I acknowledge and accept the situation
Okay okay got damnit
I fully understand the situation and I am frustrated by it
No way no way
I cannot believe what is happening
No way no way got damnit
I am extremely frustrated and disappointed by the situation
I'm not doing what they doing
I am not following the same path that everyone else is taking
All them boys still stuck in an illusion
All those guys are still trapped in a false reality
Think they winning but they all really losing
They believe they are succeeding, but in reality, they are failing
Come through man
I am arriving
Armed with resolution
I have strong determination and conviction
Okay okay
I acknowledge and accept the situation
Okay okay got damnit
I fully understand the situation and I am frustrated by it
No way no way
I cannot believe what is happening
No way no way got damnit
I am extremely frustrated and disappointed by the situation
Okay
I accept the situation as it is
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Written by: Ashante Davis-El
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