There have been at least eight distinct bands called Illusion:

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Illusion (1):

Illusion - a British progressive-rock band formed in 1977.
Illusion were intended to be a reunion of the original line-up of Renaissance (whose second album was titled Illusion).
In 1977 John Hawken (keyboards), Louis Cennamo (bass), Jane Relf (vocals), Jim McCarty (vocals, acoustic guitar and percussion), John Knightsbridge (guitars) and Eddie McNeill (drums) (mostly former members of the original incarnation of Renaissance, whose second album was titled Illusion). Keith Relf was to have been a member, but died before the band could record. They released two albums, Out of the Mist (1977) and Illusion (1979), and recorded additional material for a third album that was not released until 1996.

Illusion (2):

Polish band mixing thrash metal, hardcore & hard rock, formed in 1992 by Tomasz Lipnicki (vocals, guitars), ex-vocalist of She and Skawalker, Jurek Rutkowski (guitars) and Paweł Herbasch (drums) and joined by Jarek Śmigiel (bass) in August of the same year. 'Illusion' released 5 albums: Illusion (1993), Illusion 2 (1994), Illusion 3 (1995), Illusion 4 - Bolilol Tour (1996, live in Elbląg) and Illusion 6 (1998) before they broke up in 1999. In 2008 the band returned for a single live show in Wrocław.

Illusion (3): Progressive metal band from Skien, Norway.

Illusion (4): Populair disco in Lier, Belgium

Illusion (5): Symphonic Power metal band from Beijing, China

Illusion (6) :Alternative rock/ garage band from Athens, Greece founded in 2004.

Illusion (7): Thrash metal from Barcelona, Spain ... Bandcamp

Illusion (8): Hardcore/crossover band from NYC

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Illusion (9): AOR/Rock band from Atlanta, Georgia USA. Founder Bobby Chouinard went on to form Beggars & Thieves.

How many times
Illusion Lyrics

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Hey man I wanna tell you something
I wanna show you our streets
Where the pieces of paper screaming to us
Where the spray's slogans sreaming to us

New generation thristing a power
New sucker wanna be a superman
Don't let them use you brother

Don't be another hero
Don't let them use you as a victim
Don't let them use you brother
Hey man free your mind

How many times

Beginning of big changes
It's a new truth , but their truth
Big shit , mambo-jumbo - big shit
Don't let them use you brother
Don't be another hero free your mind

How many times

I think we kick their ass once more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Illusion's song How Many Times reflect a call for awareness and empowerment amidst social and political issues. The opening lines, "Hey man I wanna tell you something, I wanna show you our streets" portray a sense of urgency and intentionality in spreading a message. The next lines suggest the use of art, specifically graffiti, as a method of expression and representation of the voices of the people. The following lines, "New generation thirsting a power, New sucker wanna be a superman" highlight the desire and need for change and the existence of a generation that wants to take charge.

The chorus, "Don't let them use you brother, Don't be another hero, Don't let them use you as a victim," reinforces the idea of empowerment and encourages individuals to not fall victim to oppressive systems. The line "It's a new truth, but their truth" indicates a sense of disillusionment with the current state of affairs and the need for a new way of thinking. The repetition of "How many times" throughout the song highlights the frustration that people feel towards the current political and social climate, emphasizing the need for change. The closing line, "I think we kick their ass once more," captures the sense of determination and willingness to fight for a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey man I wanna tell you something
Opening line to catch attention and initiate conversation

I wanna show you our streets
Invitation to see the world from the writer's perspective

Where the pieces of paper screaming to us
The written words on the paper are expressing emotions - loud and clear

Where the spray's slogans sreaming to us
The spray-painted messages on the wall are trying to communicate with us

New generation thristing a power
The new generation is yearning to gain control and strength

New sucker wanna be a superman
People are trying to play hero by seeking power and fame, even if they don't deserve it

Don't let them use you brother
The writer is warning people to not let others take advantage of them

Don't be another hero
The writer is cautioning people to not blindly follow others in the pursuit of power and fame

Don't let them use you as a victim
Another warning to not become prey to someone else's motives or plans

Don't let them use you brother
Reinforcement of earlier warning to not let others take advantage of you

Hey man free your mind
A final call to action to open up your mind and see the world from your own perspective

How many times
A repeat of the previous verses asking how many times will people fall for the same traps and manipulations

Beginning of big changes
A prediction for a significant change in society or events

It's a new truth , but their truth
Even though people claim to have discovered a new truth, it's usually still biased towards their own beliefs and perspectives

Big shit , mambo-jumbo - big shit
Disapproval of the unnecessary hype and noise associated with the supposed 'big changes'

Don't let them use you brother
Reinforcement of earlier warning to not let others take advantage of you

Don't be another hero free your mind
Reminder to not blindly follow others, and to instead seek your own perspective and views

How many times
Final refrain asking how many times people will continue to be tricked or manipulated

I think we kick their ass once more
A sense of optimism and confidence that this time people will be able to overcome the manipulations and emerge victorious

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