The "Illusion" album in 1997 was the last by this act that might accurately be defined as "industrial". Even then, there were signs that the band's style was moving towards synthpop, a theory confirmed on the "Angel's Only!" album the following year, which saw a move away from distorted vocals. This was the first Evils Toy recording to feature Oliver Taranczewski, as well as the last recorded with Thorsten Brenda. For background vocals and live keyboards Volker brought in his long-time gilr-friend. She appears in the videos for "Virtual State" and "Dream With Me". "Silvertears" in 2000 was the last release under the name Evils Toy. The project was known as "T.O.Y." thereafter.
Illusion
Evils Toy Lyrics
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False beauty in my words and thoughts
Wonderless outraged
Look into my eyes
They will never be the same
Recognize my love fading away and away
Lost control
Outraged wonderless
Falling apart into a new dimension
Dark forced mystery
Your love and warmth leading to infinite obsession and lust
Illuminated illusion of non-fictional reality
Based upon love and understanding
Lost in violent silence everything seems to be clear
No illusions but memories
Our only paradiese
No one will ever expell us from here
I know where I belong to
It's you
Wake me up from disillusion
Take me to your dream
Frozen knowledge destiny
Future-coloured scene
The lyrics of Evils Toy’s “Illusion” describe turmoil and confusion in the mind of the singer. The first verse uses vivid language to paint a picture of distress, mentioning “violent visions” and “false beauty”. The second verse portrays an obsession with love and the blurring of reality and fantasy. The chorus repeats the words “outraged wonderless” which seems to be a cry of despair. The song reveals a struggle with control and loss of direction, as seen in the line “lost control” and the mention of “falling apart into a new dimension”.
The bridge is a plea for help and escape, with the line “wake me up from disillusion” asking to be rescued from the dark and confusing thoughts. The final line of the song confirms the singer’s desire for someone specific to provide that escape and be their guiding light: “I know where I belong to, it’s you”. Overall, “Illusion” is a cry of desperation and yearning for a way out of inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Violent visions in my mind and in my soul
Disturbing images haunt my thoughts and innermost being
False beauty in my words and thoughts
Deceptive facades and illusions taint my every expression and idea
Wonderless outraged
I am numb and indignant, devoid of hope or wonder
Look into my eyes
Gaze into my soul and read my true emotions
They will never be the same
Once you see what's inside, you'll never see me the same way again
Recognize my love fading away and away
Realize that my once passionate love is slipping away, bit by bit
Lost control
I have no power or influence over my own fate or emotions
Outraged wonderless
I am both furious and hopeless, unable to find any joy or inspiration
Wonderless
Completely devoid of wonder or awe
Falling apart into a new dimension
My life is unraveling, taking me to a strange and unfamiliar place
Dark forced mystery
A sinister, unknown force is driving me towards an uncertain future
Your love and warmth leading to infinite obsession and lust
Your affection and tenderness have ignited an obsessive and insatiable desire in me
Illuminated illusion of non-fictional reality
The fantasy I have constructed in my mind seems so vivid and real, it's like an alternate reality
Based upon love and understanding
This illusion is built on the foundation of our love and mutual comprehension
Lost in violent silence everything seems to be clear
In the midst of chaos and quiet, I've found clarity
No illusions but memories
The reality of our past has not been distorted by unrealistic perceptions
Our only paradise
Our love is the only thing that truly brings us joy and fulfillment
No one will ever expel us from here
No external force can separate us from this sanctuary we have built
I know where I belong to
I'm sure of my place and my feelings towards you
It's you
You are the only one for me
Wake me up from illusion
Help me escape from the false reality I have built around myself
Take me to your dream
Bring me into your world, so I can find solace and peace
Frozen knowledge destiny
I am frozen in place, unable to move forward or backward, and my fate is uncertain
Future-coloured scene
The future is uncertain, but I see it as something with vibrant and hopeful hues
Writer(s): Andrew Lawrence Caldwell, Regina Rene, Gabriel Rene, Mei Lwun Yee
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.