Illusion
One Direction Lyrics

Tell me you believe in love
The singer wants the listener to confirm that they believe in love.

It's not an illusion
Love is real, not a trick or illusion.

I been thinking about the nights
The singer has been contemplating the dangerous games people play with love.

And the dangerous tricks
These games are deceptions that can hurt others.

People play on the eyes of the innocent
Innocent people can be tricked or deceived when it comes to love.

I can turn a lot of hearts into
The singer has the power to manipulate or deceive others with love tricks.

Breaks with smoke and
He can break people's hearts with illusions and misdirection.

Mirrors disappearing
By using reflective surfaces or other deceptive techniques, the illusion of love can vanish suddenly.

Right in front of them
Some people can't see through the illusions, even though they're right in front of them.

But believe me
The singer wants the listener to trust him, despite the games people play with love.

I'm not trying to deceive you
He's not trying to trick or deceive the listener.

I promise falling for me
If the listener falls in love with the singer, it won't be a mistake.

Won't be a mistake
The singer is worth loving and won't hurt the listener.

No baby this is not an illusion
Love is real between the singer and listener, not a deceptive trick.

I've really got my heart out on my sleeve
The singer is being open and honest about his feelings towards the listener.

There's magic between you and me
Love between them is special and not just an illusion.

You really got me lifted off my feet
The listener makes him feel happy and in love.

So tell me you believe in love
The singer wants the listener to confirm that love is real.

'Cause its not an illusion to me
The singer truly believes in the love between them and it's not fake or illusory.

You don't ever have to worry about me
The listener can trust the singer and not worry about being hurt.

About how the cards fall
They can't predict the future, but the singer wants the listener to know they can always rely on him.

I'm all that you need tonight
The singer is there for the listener and wants to spend time with them.

I would never turn your heart into
The singer promises to never deceive the listener, causing hurt or pain.

Broken parts
The singer won't break the listener's heart by being dishonest.

You don't have to think twice
The listener can trust the singer without doubt.

Looking in my eyes
The singer's sincerity can be seen in his eyes.

Can't you see it?
The singer wants the listener to recognize his honesty and sincerity.

I'm not trying to mislead you
The singer is being truthful and not trying to manipulate the listener.

You can tie me up in chains
Even if the singer were restrained, he would still love the listener.

You can throw away the key
Nothing would stop the singer from loving the listener.

But there's no trapped doors
The singer has no intention of escaping the love he has for the listener.

I'm not gonna leave
The singer is committed to the relationship and won't abandon the listener.

You're the truth I can't explain
The love the singer feels is real and can't be put into words.

You're the only one I see
The listener is the only person the singer cares about or is in love with.