Illusions
Firewerk Lyrics
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We're living what we'll never be
Those delusions
Animate what you believe
These illusions
Touching digits for everything
Those solutions
Are never found to forgive me
Take advantage of the fool that can't measure
And cast a spell
Your own conclusion to your own device
The new revision to the old demise
The light on the subject shows everything
But it's something lethal to interest me
These illusions
Want to see what we'll never be
Those delusions
Always alter what you believe
Their advantage when it's mind over matter
It's just as well
Your own conclusion to your own device
The new revision to the old demise
The light on the subject from a burning need
Giving something graphic to interest me
It's you of all that knew
What started everything
That half of you that's through
After it's opening
By these leashes that lead around
The blatant ones make the guilty proud
By these leashes that lead around
The degenerates of competing crowds
By these leashes that lead around
The blatant ones make the guilty proud
Your light on the subject shows everything
But it's something lethal to interest me
Your own solution to your own device
The new revision for the old demise
You're over the subject and under everything
For they have a reason to interest me
The Firewerk's song "Illusions" talks about how we often live in a world of illusions and delusions that prevent us from seeing the reality. The song states that we strive to be something that we can never become, and that what we believe isn't necessarily true. The lyrics are about the concept of 'mind over matter,' which refers to the idea that the mind can overcome physical limitations. The singer encourages us to form our conclusions based on our own actions, rather than just believing what we're told.
In the second verse, the lyrics introduce the idea of revising the old and creating something new. The singer suggests that the light on the subject shows everything, but it can also be lethal. The idea of something being lethal refers to the risk of seeing the truth about oneself and the world, which can be harsh and painful. The song also highlights the concept of taking advantage of those who are vulnerable or unable to see through the illusions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Illusions" encourage listeners to question the illusions they believe in and to discover the reality for themselves. The song encourages self-reflection and taking responsibility for our own beliefs and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
These illusions
The false beliefs and perceptions that we have
We're living what we'll never be
We are living a life that we can never attain
Those delusions
The false ideas that we hold onto
Animate what you believe
We give life to our beliefs and make them appear real
These illusions
The fabricated beliefs that cloud our judgement
Touching digits for everything
We seek validation through technology and social media
Those solutions
The answers we seek but can never find
Are never found to forgive me
We cannot forgive ourselves for holding onto false beliefs
Take advantage of the fool that can't measure
Those who lack the ability to think critically can be manipulated
And cast a spell
Those with power can influence the beliefs of others
Your own conclusion to your own device
We are responsible for our own beliefs and their consequences
The new revision to the old demise
We must change our beliefs to face the harsh reality of life
The light on the subject shows everything
The truth is apparent if we are willing to look for it
But it's something lethal to interest me
The truth is often difficult to accept and is not always interesting
Want to see what we'll never be
We desire a life that is unattainable
Always alter what you believe
Our beliefs constantly change to fit our desires
Their advantage when it's mind over matter
Those who control their mind have an advantage over those who do not
It's just as well
It is inevitable
The light on the subject from a burning need
We often seek the truth out of desperation
Giving something graphic to interest me
We are often drawn to things that are visually attractive or shocking
It's you of all that knew
You were the only one who knew the truth
What started everything
The truth was the beginning of it all
That half of you that's through
The part of you that has moved on
After it's opening
After you finally came to understand the truth
By these leashes that lead around
We are often controlled by outside influences
The blatant ones make the guilty proud
Those who openly manipulate others feel a sense of pride in their ability to do so
Your own solution to your own device
Only we can find the answers to our own problems
The new revision for the old demise
We must constantly revise our beliefs to avoid failure
You're over the subject and under everything
We often overlook the truth in favor of our beliefs
For they have a reason to interest me
We are often drawn to things that serve our own interests
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