Just An Illusion
JULIA ZAHRA Lyrics
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Hotel Rich, champagne and caviar
But no one ever showed me the reverse
And that really hurts, babe, it really hurts
I want you
I need you
It's the price you pay for rock'n roll
And no one understands it, how you feel
For it's so unreal, oh, it's so unreal
Baby, don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what like should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
When critics crucify your latest show
Another drink and then you lose control
But then on stage I feel a fire burn
There is no return; I'm always on the run
I give it to you, babe, with all my heart
For it's not too late, baby, it's not too late
Baby don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
Baby don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illsuion, just an illusion
"Just An Illusion" by JULIA ZAHRA is a song about the illusion of fame and success in the music industry. The lyrics speak to the singer's realization that the popular image of living like a star with all its extravagances - from staying in luxurious hotels, sipping champagne and indulging in caviar - is nothing but a facade. The real price of fame comes at the cost of one's body and soul. The song goes on to describe the loneliness and isolation that comes with the rock'n roll lifestyle, with no one truly understanding the singer's struggles.
Amidst all the chaos, the one person who understands the singer's situation is their lover. The chorus assures the lover that they need not cry for the singer as it is all just an illusion. While the singer thought that they knew what life should be - glitz, glamour, and adoration - they now realize that it was all just a façade. The song is a heartfelt plea to the lover to stay with the singer, and the final lines express hope that it is not too late for them to turn things around.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been told 'bout living like a star
People have told me about living the high life and being famous.
Hotel Rich, champagne and caviar
They have told me about staying in fancy hotels and drinking expensive alcohol and eating fancy food.
But no one ever showed me the reverse
But nobody ever warned me about the negative aspects of fame.
And that really hurts, babe, it really hurts
Not knowing the negative aspects of fame is hurting me deeply.
I want you
I desire your love and companionship.
I need you
I am dependent on your love and companionship to keep me grounded.
They try to sell your body and your soul
Record labels and agents try to exploit and profit from your talent.
It's the price you pay for rock'n roll
This is the price that comes with being a successful musician.
And no one understands it, how you feel
Nobody understands the toll that fame takes on your mental health and well-being.
For it's so unreal, oh, it's so unreal
Fame can feel like a dream, an unrealistic and surreal experience.
Baby, don't you cry for me
Please don't feel sorry for me.
It's an illusion, just an illusion
Fame is a false and misleading idea of happiness and success.
I thought I knew what like should be
I used to think I knew what life was supposed to be like, but fame has shown me otherwise.
When critics crucify your latest show
Critics can be brutal and harsh towards your performances.
Another drink and then you lose control
In response to the criticism, you may turn to alcohol to cope and lose control.
But then on stage I feel a fire burn
Despite the difficulties, performing on stage ignites a passion and energy within me.
There is no return; I'm always on the run
Once you're in the public eye, it's hard to escape and you're constantly on the move.
I give it to you, babe, with all my heart
I am pouring my heart and soul into my music and performances.
For it's not too late, baby, it's not too late
Despite the challenges of fame, it's not too late to live a fulfilling life.
Baby don't you cry for me
Please don't feel sorry for me.
It's an illusion, just an illusion
Fame is a false and misleading idea of happiness and success.
I thought I knew what life should be
I used to think I knew what life was supposed to be like, but fame has shown me otherwise.
Baby don't you cry for me
Please don't feel sorry for me.
It's an illusion, just an illusion
Fame is a false and misleading idea of happiness and success.
I thought I knew what life should be
I used to think I knew what life was supposed to be like, but fame has shown me otherwise.
It's an illusion, just an illusion
Fame is a false and misleading idea of happiness and success.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
I've been told 'bout living like a star
Hotel Rich, champagne and caviar
But no one ever showed me the reverse
And that really hurts, babe, it really hurts
They try to sell your body and your soul
It's the price you pay for rock'n roll
And no one understands it, how you feel
For it's so unreal, oh, it's so unreal
[Chorus]
Baby, don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
[Verse 2]
When critics crucify your latest show
Another drink and then you lose control
But then on stage, I feel a fire burn
There is no return; I'm always on the run
I give it to you, babe, with all my heart
For it's not too late, baby, it's not too late
[Chorus]
Baby don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
@sarilapi2768
Mizo in aw! Kan tam awm em Mai😁 Nalh lutuk.... This song really touched my heart ........just an illusion 😭😭🤪
@ruatfelafela8099
Mizo♥️
@ruatsanga_2ws235
😂😂😂
@Jhvanlalmalsawma
Mizo verson awm se
@hashasiop7061
Mizo
@ramtiama2933
🆃🆄🅻 🅻🅾 🆂🅸🅰
@xrated3012
My dad passed December 2021 from cancer. He always used to play it every day on repeat. Dedicated it to my mom and told her don’t cry when he’s gone it’s just an illusion. RIP Dad❤
@Mcwangs
🥺💔😭
@bopzdgreat5080
I cn feel it.. Newys be strong
@MereVuniwawa-df5uc
😢💔