Jp.illusion known as John panagoulias was born in Athens at 1981. At an ear… Read Full Bio ↴Jp.illusion known as John panagoulias was born in Athens at 1981. At an early age discovered his passion about music.For many years tempted from the musical waves of psytrance/progressive/chillout stages and In early 2004, began studying music technology. Soon begins a time travell, composing music Dj appearances at clubs, olso Recordings,Tape music and sound design. After years of work he deside to create the first ambient dub Chillout album with the title Return to Zero. tunes specially designed to aid relaxation and provide balance for today’s stressful rhythms. tracks from downtempo and ambient grooves to ethnic and trance influences will take you in a peaceful trip and Return you to Zero. The album is going to releasead from Harmonia records at 21/5/2010

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State Of Mind
J.P. Illusion Lyrics

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Pooh, you a fool for this one
Go Grizz
You told me, yeah
Winners Circle
She told me that she loved me in that state of mind
Holdin' on to that memory, the last time you fucked me
Got me wishing I could press rewind
You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (lyin')

You say that I love that money, you ain't ever lyin'
And every time I think of something, you forever mine
And you say that I push your buttons, I ain't even tryin'
We on jet-skis and I punch it to the river, doing the dash on 'em
I turned you to a killer, your еx, you say put a bag on 'em
Invading, taking pictures out in public I'ma flash on em' (Bitch what you doin'?)
Thеy lift my restrictions, so I gotta show my ass on 'em (Oh)
Polo with that tag on 'em (Oh)
Bringing out that cash on em' (Oh)
Bitch I'm too official-made, nigga I'ma swag on 'em (Swag on 'em)
[?] walkin' with that MAC on 'em
Had to leave the city, too much killing got the tags on 'em
Moving like a landowner
Walkin' with hijabs on her
Yeah, lil bitch from Cali acting sexy with that ass on her
Pussy got a ring on it, I'ma pour some lean on it
Draco with a drum and that MAC 9, it got a beam on it (Beam on it, come on)
She told me that she loved me in that state of mind (In that state of mind)
Holdin' on to that memory, the last time you fucked me
Got me wishing I could press rewind (I could press rewind)
You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin')
You say that I love that money, you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin')
And every time I think of something, you forever mine (You forever mine)
And you say that I push your buttons, I ain't even tryin'
I had to fuck you in the trap house (Yeah)
Tried to pull your hair out
VL steady knocking on our door sayin' I'm too loud
Back then, Moms never paid the rent, it's overdue now
Eviction note is posted on the door, we had to move out
Now she in a two-story house
Her son who they story 'bout
His face all over news blogs
He won it from a shoot out
[?] gave me blue balls
I'm going for the takedown
I want that ass up, arch your back and put your face down (Face down)
She told me that she loved me in that state of mind (In that state of mind)
Holdin' on to that memory, the last time you fucked me
Got me wishing I could press rewind (I could press rewind)
Gotta trust me, so don't rush it, it's gon' take some time (It's gon' take some time)

You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin')
You say I only love the money, you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin', oh, oh, oh, oh)

Overall Meaning

J.P. Illusion’s State of Mind is a complex and layered depiction of love, loss and the dangerous lifestyle of a high-level thug. The verses take the listener along a winding path through highs and lows, depicting the emotional turmoil the rapper faces as he balances his love for a woman with his commitment to his violent lifestyle. The chorus is a poignant refrain that suggests that the singer’s lover is only able to express her feelings for him when in a drug-addled state of mind, hinting at the co-dependency that exists between the two characters.

The rap verses have a colloquial tone that mirrors the lifestyle J.P. Illusion is depicting. The narration is littered with references to gangster culture, such as the trap house and the VL gang, and it paints a picture of life on the fringes of society. This is a world where eviction notices are the norm, where police are always knocking on the door and where a shoot-out can make headlines. The lyrics are delivered in a tone that suggests acceptance of this lifestyle, making the chorus even more affecting.

Ultimately, State of Mind is a powerful story of love and loss that depicts the harsh realities of life on the margins of society. Its blunt, realistic depiction of violence and drug use is raw and affecting, making the chorus even more resonant. It’s a song that speaks to the difficult choices people must make in life and the precarious nature of love when it is dependent on drugs and violence.

Line by Line Meaning

Pooh, you a fool for this one
Addressing someone named Pooh and complimenting them for their actions

Go Grizz
A cheer, possibly for a sports team named the Grizzlies

You told me, yeah
Referring to a previous conversation with someone

Winners Circle
A reference to a group of successful people

She told me that she loved me in that state of mind
Recollecting a past moment when someone expressed love while in a certain mental state

Holdin' on to that memory, the last time you fucked me
Still remembering the last sexual encounter with someone

Got me wishing I could press rewind
Expressing a desire to go back in time and relive a certain moment

You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (lyin')
Acknowledging that someone is correct when accusing of being involved in criminal activities

You say that I love that money, you ain't ever lyin'
Acknowledging that someone is correct when saying that money is important to the author

And every time I think of something, you forever mine
Having fond memories associated with someone

And you say that I push your buttons, I ain't even tryin'
Admitting to unintentionally irritating someone

We on jet-skis and I punch it to the river, doing the dash on 'em
Describing a fun activity involving going fast on jet-skis

I turned you to a killer, your еx, you say put a bag on 'em
Boasting about having a negative influence on someone's ex-partner

Invading, taking pictures out in public I'ma flash on em'
Threatening to take unauthorized pictures in public

They lift my restrictions, so I gotta show my ass on 'em (Oh)
Being granted freedom and wanting to celebrate

Polo with that tag on 'em (Oh)
Wearing clothing items with a visible brand label

Bringing out that cash on em' (Oh)
Displaying wealth by carrying lots of cash

Bitch I'm too official-made, nigga I'ma swag on 'em (Swag on 'em)
Proudly exclaiming to have high status and fashion sense

[?] walkin' with that MAC on 'em
Someone is carrying a MAC-10 gun, but it is unclear who

Had to leave the city, too much killing got the tags on 'em
Having to escape from a city to avoid being involved in violence

Moving like a landowner
Walking with confidence and authority resembling those who own land

Walkin' with hijabs on her
Accompanying someone wearing hijabs (traditional Islamic headscarves)

Yeah, lil bitch from Cali acting sexy with that ass on her
Referring to a woman from California who is acting seductive and attractive

Pussy got a ring on it, I'ma pour some lean on it
Mixing a beverage (lean) with a drug (pussy) typically associated with sex

Draco with a drum and that MAC 9, it got a beam on it (Beam on it, come on)
Listing the weapons he carries, including guns with lasers attached to them

I had to fuck you in the trap house (Yeah)
Having sex in a location commonly associated with selling drugs (a trap house)

Tried to pull your hair out
Engaging in rough sexual activity

VL steady knocking on our door sayin' I'm too loud
Being interrupted by a gang knocking on the door and complaining about noise level

Back then, Moms never paid the rent, it's overdue now
Describing previous struggles with paying rent and now facing eviction

Eviction note is posted on the door, we had to move out
Being forced to leave a residence because of failure to pay rent

Now she in a two-story house
A woman the author knows is now living in a more spacious house

Her son who they story 'bout
Reference to a son of the aforementioned woman who has been in the news

His face all over news blogs
Describing the son as being in the public eye because of recent news stories

He won it from a shoot out
The son's newfound fame is related to his victory in a violent conflict

[?] gave me blue balls
Someone (possibly the woman mentioned earlier) caused the author to become sexually frustrated without providing release

I'm going for the takedown
Referring to a wrestling or MMA term, likely implying engaging in sexual activity with the woman in question

I want that ass up, arch your back and put your face down (Face down)
Explicitly describing preferred sexual positions

Gotta trust me, so don't rush it, it's gon' take some time (It's gon' take some time)
Asking for time to build trust in a relationship

You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin')
Repeating the observation that the author is involved in criminal activity

You say I only love the money, you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin', oh, oh, oh, oh)
Agreeing again that the author values wealth very highly

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