Illusion
Hi-Revving Tongues Lyrics
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Your idea of fun does not appeal to me,and there was a time when I was a control-freak,and I questioned anything and everything I did.I don't blame you for the time you hid.
Well, there was a timeI had illusions more obscurethan any mirror at a funhouse at a fun fair.Oh, and all the fun we could have hadbut instead you chose to drive me madbut in the end that's just the way life is.
You didn't trust me when I said the words to spin my life around.Fit to sit upon your throne, ready to be crowned.Everyone is just the same, but no-one is the same as meOh, why can't you just let me be?
Well, there was a timeI had illusions more obscurethan any mirror at a funhouse at a fun fair.Oh, and all the fun we could have hadbut instead you chose to drive me madbut in the end that's just the way life is.
Don't judge me by my fears - the things I do to hide my face;My crazy dependancy to mark calendar dates.Now that this is over, can't you just forget?Can't you please just trust me, just like when we first met?
Well, there was a timeI had illusions more obscurethan any mirror at a funhouse at a fun fair.Oh, and all the fun we could have hadbut instead you chose to drive me madbut in the end that's just the way life is.But in the end that's just the way life is.
The lyrics of Hi-Revving Tongues' song "Illusion" explore themes of disillusionment and the challenges of maintaining trust and understanding in a relationship. The song begins by describing a time when the singer had illusions more obscure than any distorted mirror at a fun fair. They reflect on the missed opportunities for fun and connection, as their partner instead chose to drive them mad. The lyrics imply that this is just the way life is, acknowledging the disappointments and complexities that can arise in relationships.
The second verse reveals the singer's struggle with control and self-doubt, questioning everything they did and acknowledging that they don't blame their partner for hiding during that time. It seems that the relationship lacked trust, as their partner didn't trust their words to turn their life around. The singer longs to be understood and accepted for who they are, lamenting that everyone may be similar but no one is the same as them.
In the final verse, the singer pleads not to be judged by their fears and the methods they use to hide their true self, referencing a dependency on marking calendar dates. They express a desire for their partner to forget the troubles of the past and regain the trust they had when they first met. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that despite the disappointments and challenges, this is just the way life is.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there was a time
Once upon a time
I had illusions more obscure
I had unrealistic and unclear dreams
than any mirror at a funhouse at a fun fair
than the distorted reflections in a funhouse mirror
Oh, and all the fun we could have had
Oh, the enjoyment we could have experienced together
but instead you chose to drive me mad
but you deliberately made me lose my sanity
but in the end that's just the way life is
but ultimately, that's just how life unfolds
Your idea of fun does not appeal to me
I don't find your concept of fun appealing
and there was a time when I was a control-freak
and I used to have a strong need for control
and I questioned anything and everything I did
and I scrutinized every action and decision I made
I don't blame you for the time you hid
I don't hold you responsible for the period you concealed yourself
You didn't trust me when I said the words to spin my life around
You lacked faith in the transformative power of my words
Fit to sit upon your throne, ready to be crowned
Ready to assume a position of power and authority
Everyone is just the same, but no-one is the same as me
Everyone is ordinary, but I am unique
Oh, why can't you just let me be?
Why can't you simply allow me to be myself?
Don't judge me by my fears - the things I do to hide my face
Don't criticize me based on my insecurities and actions taken to mask my true self
My crazy dependency to mark calendar dates
My irrational reliance on marking significant dates on the calendar
Now that this is over, can't you just forget?
Now that our relationship has ended, can't you simply let go and move on?
Can't you please just trust me, just like when we first met?
Can't you please have the same level of trust in me as you did when we initially met?
But in the end that's just the way life is
But ultimately, that's just the nature of life
But in the end that's just the way life is
But ultimately, that's just how life unfolds
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris McMenamin
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