Of his early recordings, Asante said: "The first time I ever recorded anything was at the beginning of 2017. Then I put out a snippet every month.” Using SoundCloud to test the waters, Asante built a cult following while he was “getting better”, by “thinking of lyrics, thinking of concepts, doing YouTube tutorials on how to improve your falsetto, your baritone.”
His first EP, honeycomb, dropped in December 2019, having taken only a week to create. He said: “The process was intense, it was quick, it was very emotive, talking to Dan about what I was going through, we had a lot of in-depth conversations.”
In 2022 his debut full length album, Wanderlust, was released on streaming platforms.
Illusions
Kwaku Asante Lyrics
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Feeling gassed up like I'm high off propane
Fumes that you, give me, daily and I like it
Snowing on tables but it's summer
No good for me but I know I still want ya
Baby baby I know you think you want it
But lemme give you something to worry about
Cause I got my mind on money and money on my mind
Putting my trust in you's like a waste of time
The tension building up, you wanna cop a rub
Let me know how it tastes
Margins close shot of rum to the head
She was twice my age, called her baby instead
Indulging in anything but the feeling of love
And that's because
I'm looking for something I know that I will never find
Steadily chasing feelings of a high
Battling demons hidden in my pride
Don't fall for illusions
Internal wars early morning she's billing up a score
Mirror shattered there's blood all on the floor
What happened in the evening or night before
Don't fall for illusions
Sonder passage to a place that's unknown
Voice so loud that I can't hear the dial tone
From my head mistakes and you know I hate it
Under the water moonlight shimmers
Live in the moment and pray for forgiveness
Does it matter because I never mean it
Steady within this feeling of reverie
Now I need it most of week way more than before
Sound of the wood creaking. name through the floor
Kruger creeping in, with the sight of his grin
Think I'm just fading out
Lava moves through the windows below
Trouble shoot in my brain all my limbs moving slow
So cozy in all the clouds where I been on my own
All along
I'm looking for something I know that I will never find
Steadily chasing feelings of a high
Battling demons hidden in my pride
Don't fall for illusions
Internal wars, early morning she's billing up a score
Mirror shattered there's blood all on the floor
What happened in the evening or night before
Don't fall for illusions
I'm looking for something I know that I will never find
Steadily chasing feelings of a high
Battling demons hidden in my pride
Don't fall for illusions
Internal wars, early morning she's billing up a score
Mirror shattered there's blood all on the floor
What happened in the evening or night before
Don't fall for illusions
Kwaku Asante's song "Illusions" is a soulful commentary on the struggle to find fulfillment and purpose in life. Through the use of vivid imagery, he describes the longing to escape from reality, the lure of temptation, and the internal battles that come with it.
The first verse begins with a paradoxical statement about wanting to do the wrong thing but trying to find the right way to do it. This is followed by a reference to feeling "gassed up" like being high on propane, indicating a sense of excitement and recklessness. The line "fumes that you give me, daily and I like it" suggests that the source of the thrill comes from someone else, further emphasizing the temptation that the singer feels.
In the chorus, Asante repeats "don't fall for illusions" as a warning against being lured into false dreams or unfulfilling pursuits. He acknowledges the trap of pursuing money over meaningful connections, indicating that putting trust in someone else is a waste of time. The second verse paints a picture of chaos and self-destruction, with the singer experiencing internal wars and a shattered mirror with blood on the floor. The line "what happened in the evening or night before" suggests that the struggle is ongoing and may even be self-inflicted.
Overall, the song presents a bleak perspective on the struggle to find fulfillment and purpose, with temptation and internal demons constantly threatening to derail any progress made.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryna find the right way to do the wrong things
Struggling to justify immoral behavior
Feeling gassed up like I'm high off propane
Feeling overconfident and invincible
Fumes that you, give me, daily and I like it
Addicted to the toxic traits of a person
Snowing on tables but it's summer
Metaphorically experiencing a cold, bleak situation during a time of warmth and joy
No good for me but I know I still want ya
Knowing a person is toxic but still desiring them
Baby baby I know you think you want it
Warning someone of the potential consequences of their desired actions
But lemme give you something to worry about
Threatening to cause harm or chaos
Cause I got my mind on money and money on my mind
Focused on financial gain above all else
Putting my trust in you's like a waste of time
Believing that the person cannot be trusted and relying on them is futile
The tension building up, you wanna cop a rub
Desiring sexual contact in a situation of heightened emotions
Let me know how it tastes
Asking for feedback on the experience
Margins close shot of rum to the head
Consuming alcohol to deal with stress
She was twice my age, called her baby instead
Being involved with someone older and using a term of endearment typically reserved for a younger person
Indulging in anything but the feeling of love
Engaging in self-destructive behavior to avoid confronting one's true emotions
And that's because
Explaining the reason for the behavior
I'm looking for something I know that I will never find
Searching for something that is unattainable
Steadily chasing feelings of a high
Trying to achieve a euphoric state of mind
Battling demons hidden in my pride
Fighting one's own inner conflicts and refusing to seek help
Don't fall for illusions
Warning against being misled by deceptive appearances
Internal wars early morning she's billing up a score
Internal conflicts manifesting in physical harm
Mirror shattered there's blood all on the floor
Evidence of emotional turmoil and outbursts manifesting in physical destruction
What happened in the evening or night before
Questioning the cause of their destructive behavior
Sonder passage to a place that's unknown
Feeling a sense of loneliness and disconnection from the world
Voice so loud that I can't hear the dial tone
Being overwhelmed by one's thoughts and emotions
From my head mistakes and you know I hate it
Being haunted by past mistakes and wanting to move on
Under the water moonlight shimmers
Experiencing a peaceful and serene environment
Live in the moment and pray for forgiveness
Encouraging mindfulness and seeking forgiveness for past mistakes
Does it matter because I never mean it
Questioning the sincerity of one's emotions and intentions
Steady within this feeling of reverie
Feeling a sense of tranquility and calmness
Now I need it most of week way more than before
Feeling a heightened desperation for a solution to one's problems
Sound of the wood creaking. name through the floor
Suggesting that someone may be listening in on their conversation or actions
Kruger creeping in, with the sight of his grin
Feeling paranoid and fearful
Think I'm just fading out
Feeling disconnected from reality and losing touch with oneself
Lava moves through the windows below
Describing a scene of chaos and destruction
Trouble shoot in my brain all my limbs moving slow
Experiencing emotional distress manifesting physically
So cozy in all the clouds where I been on my own
Finding comfort in isolation and detachment from the world
All along
Realizing that the truth or solution was there all along
Don't fall for illusions
Reinforcing the warning to not be misled by deceptive appearances
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: Dan Holloway, Kwaku Asante
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laxfan1238
Mans so underrated. Such a good vibe
@confettipoppin
From the instrumental to the choice of words. The sound of your voice. I’m vibing in my room.❤️
@blurry.sequence9744
🥴
@magistushouse
Now this song gave me "rise and fall" vibe 😍. My favorite song!
@someoneidontknow.8395
His voice 🔥:'( damn
@pinkcat4048
wish i had friends who listen to shit like this
@Alex_theyhates
morocco heeere 🥰🥰🥰
@ibrahimnuhu1603
His voice is unique
@amarrcorgg
You deserve more. I come from Italy, where this new RnB wave is slightly coming in these last years, but now, in this new decade, something special is happening to music. Hold on, because the wave started by Kaytranada, Michael Kiwanuka etc. is incredibly in line with this style! Hold on, I'd like to listen to your name more often than now!!
@user-ko4sr6yh1d
So underrated this song is beautiful!