Foreign Air is the creation of Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael, who met in the late 2000s when their respective bands played on the same bill. They took interest in each other's talents and stayed in touch over the years. Hailing from North Carolina and Washington, D.C., respectively, the collaboration came to fruition in early 2015 after the pair, who were in between projects at the time, began trading ideas via Dropbox. The duo released their first single, "Free Animal," that November, followed by an EP, For the Light, in September 2016. A series of stand-alone singles arrived over the next few years, including 2017's "Lying" and 2019's "Wake Me Up."
Illusion
Foreign Air Lyrics
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I've got my crosses and they're burning my hands
Yeah man we fell off the break of dawn
It's an illusion, it's all just smoke and mirrors
I don't wanna lose you, it's an illusion
I've got big dreams of rolling the dice
We're all living to die, you know.
I hardly hear it though the sound is so shrill
It echoes out inside the house that you've built
Yeah man we fell off the break of dawn
Sandpaper walls close in on patrons of fear
out of a tear-duct falls the memory of thrill
Yeah man she fell off the break of dawn
Yeah man she fell off to the break of dawn
Foreign Air's "Illusion" tells the story of someone who realizes the illusion that surrounds them. The opening lyrics, "I've got my heroes and my heroes are dead, I've got my crosses and they're burning my hands" suggest that the singer is holding onto things that are no longer relevant to their life. The crosses that are burning in their hands symbolize that they are holding onto things that are causing them pain. They are living in an illusion where they are holding onto things that are not fruitful in their lives so that when everything falls off at the break of dawn, they realize that everything they held had lost its meaning.
The chorus brings in a sense of desperation and hope as the singer tries to acknowledge that they do not want to lose someone because of this illusion. They are aware that they have bigger dreams, but they do not want to lose someone along the way. They recognize that everyone is living to die but hope that they can hold onto what is real while chasing their dreams.
The rest of the lyrics give a glimpse into the uncertainty and fear that the singer is experiencing. They are surrounded by an illusion, and the sandpaper walls are closing in on their fear. The memory of thrill is falling out of their tear duct, indicating that they are reliving a past where they were not living in an illusion. The final line repeats the first line of the chorus, implying that another person has now fallen off the break of dawn, recognizing that they too were living in an illusion.
Overall, "Illusion" is a cohesive reflection on life, fear, and heroes. The lyrics bring out a sense of longing to break through the illusion that we create for ourselves along with the realization that everything around us is all just smoke and mirrors.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my heroes and my heroes are dead
I have people I admire, but they are no longer alive.
I've got my crosses and they're burning my hands
I have burdens that weigh heavily on me and cause me pain.
Yeah man we fell off the break of dawn
We experienced a loss or failure at the beginning of a new day.
It's an illusion, it's all just smoke and mirrors
What we perceive as real is actually a deception created to mislead and confuse us.
I don't wanna lose you, it's an illusion
I fear losing someone or something that may not have been real or true to begin with.
I've got big dreams of rolling the dice
I have ambitious goals and aspirations that involve taking risks and facing uncertainty.
We're all living to die, you know.
Life is temporary and we all face mortality.
Sandpaper walls close in on patrons of fear
Those who are afraid feel trapped and helpless in their situation.
Out of a tear-duct falls the memory of thrill
Even in a moment of sadness, we can remember the joy we once experienced.
Yeah man she fell off the break of dawn
A woman experienced a loss or failure at the beginning of a new day.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christian Medice, Jacob Rabadi, Jesse Clasen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pepper the Pup
Legit this band doesn’t get enough recognition that it needs. Heard a song by them about 4 years ago but this band needs more attention than what it gets. Every song by them is good.
Lucaas AC
This band is everything 🇧🇷 |_| 🖤
Titanic fodase?
BR, bunito
Swift Fox
Aí sim
Luísa Guerra
BR??
Stephen Capelli
Such stunning visuals! Truly Incredible cinematography. Keep up the amazing work guys!
Aimbreak
Guys I can’t handle it. Got to your channel from Trap Nation and what you are doing is really great art. It’s amazing. Gotta say that. Continue like that.
Foreign Air
rlly appreciate that 🙏❤️
Ethan K
One of my favourite bands
Talyson Silva
Que perfeição!!!