Illusion
Raised by eagles and trees in Northern Saskatchewan, Matthew moved to Minne… Read Full Bio ↴Raised by eagles and trees in Northern Saskatchewan, Matthew moved to Minneapolis in his youth and began covertly overthrowing the leadership of all the local religious groups with the help of a Sufi clown and a Jesuit priest-turned Heroin addict. After conquering Minneapolis he began expanding his religious control out across the mid-west and up into Canuckistan, so that by age twenty-five Matthew was collecting millions in tithes from religious groups across North America. Today he lives in a palace in the basement of the United States Federal Reserve, where he is occasionally visited by the archangel Michael and the ghost of Jiddu Krishnamurti. He makes music in his spare time.

Influences include Women, Liars, Sybille Baier, Scott Walker, Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, and that whole Witch House scene.

Illusion
Matthew A. Wilkinson Lyrics


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I'm a simple soul with a simple mind
Live a simple life all of the time
Can you still see me?
Can you hear me breathe?
Can you feel me in the dead of night?

Hide yourself
Why don't I count down from ten?
Hide yourself
Why don't I count down from ten?

I am an illusion
I don't want to lie
I make things appear
That weren't there before
I am an illusion
I don't want to lie
I make things appear
That weren't there before

I'm a simple soul with a simple mind
Live a simple life all of the time
Can you still see me?
Can you hear me breathe?
Can you feel me in the dead of night?

Hide yourself
Why don't I count down from ten?
Hide yourself
Why don't I count down from ten?

I am an illusion
I don't want to lie
I make things appear
That weren't there before
I am an illusion
I don't want to lie
I make things appear
That weren't there before

I am an illusion
I don't want to lie
I make things appear
That weren't there before
I am an illusion
I don't want to lie




I make things appear
That weren't there before

Overall Meaning

In Matthew A. Wilkinson's song "Illusion," the lyrics convey a sense of simplicity and self-reflection. The singer describes themselves as a "simple soul with a simple mind" and lives a straightforward life. They question whether others can truly see and understand them, asking if they can still be seen, heard, and felt, especially in the darkest moments of night. This highlights a sense of vulnerability and the desire for connection.


The repeated refrain of "Hide yourself, why don't I count down from ten?" suggests a need for retreat and introspection. The singer is grappling with their own identity and perhaps struggling with the pressure to conform or put on a façade. They acknowledge that they are an "illusion" and the line "I don't want to lie" suggests a desire for authenticity. However, they also acknowledge their ability to make things appear that weren't there before, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for their creative or transformative power.


Overall, "Illusion" explores themes of self-perception, authenticity, and the complex interplay between appearance and reality. The lyrics invite listeners to reflect on their own sense of identity and the ways in which they navigate the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a simple soul with a simple mind
I have a straightforward and uncomplicated nature


Live a simple life all of the time
I lead a straightforward and uncomplicated lifestyle consistently


Can you still see me?
Are you able to perceive my true self?


Can you hear me breathe?
Are you able to notice my presence and existence?


Can you feel me in the dead of night?
Are you able to sense my presence even in the darkest moments?


Hide yourself
Conceal your true self


Why don't I count down from ten?
Why don't I start a countdown from ten?


I am an illusion
I am a deceptive perception or impression


I don't want to lie
I have no desire to deceive or mislead


I make things appear
I have the ability to create the perception of something


That weren't there before
That did not exist previously




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Written by: Matthew Dunn

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Comments from YouTube:

ZeVio74

Perfection, tension and comedy, all without a single word, perfect!

Lant Vant

And without single logic. .

Tia Aaron

I don't know if it's Simon Pegg's presence or Brad Bird's witty style but this scene gave me some Edgar Wright vibes.

Rock Face

fair point but im curious for people who comment "theres no logic here there and that" about a movie , is there any movie out there which have 100% logic in its entire duration ?

Bruno C

aboctok i don't get how it's idiotic or maybe I'm missing something. The tablet said "rendering complete" thereby allowing movement in front of the camera due to the hallway image being displayed on the screen. The camera wasn't being used to measure depth perception at that point.

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ValseMusic

I like how they made pains to make it a realistic technology, something that could actually exist. They could have just made it some unexplainable sci-fi techno marvel, but they gave it realistic limitations, showed how it works (how it renders, how the eye tracking works). The design was way more effort than we could have asked for.

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These days, they would have just slapped a "nanotechnology" or "quantum physics" bullshit to justify that something downright outrageous would work.

gigi black

THIS. That’s why I love MI movies. They keep things realistic enough that makes the scenes interesting

anhero23

You put my thoughts into words, yeah. MI movies are awesome. I should do a binge soon. They're great date movies.

CrestRaizn

@anhero23 Go, it’s worth the time.

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