Next Illusion to Fade
Phase Lyrics


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Run but from fate you can’t hide
Done long before you decide

Feel, everything must be real
Kill, to defend one’s idea(l)s

And I feel so alone
In this desert I roam
Empty words carved in stone
For no sin I atone

Dying everyday to believe
Burned in pursuing sweet relief

Chance, just for the sake of change
Own, not a thing worth exchange

And I am so alone
In this wasteland I roam




Empty words carved in stone
For no sin I atone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Next Illusion to Fade" by Phase reflect a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The opening lines, "Run but from fate you can't hide, done long before you decide," suggest that the singer is resigned to an inevitable fate. The second line implies that the singer has already made a decision, but that it was irrelevant or meaningless in the face of their fate.


The next two lines, "Feel, everything must be real, kill, to defend one's idea(l)s," reinforce the theme of hopelessness. The singer believes that everything must be real, but they are also willing to kill to defend their beliefs. This suggests that the singer has lost sight of what is truly important in their pursuit of their own idea(l)s.


The chorus, "And I feel so alone, in this desert I roam, empty words carved in stone, for no sin I atone," further emphasizes the sense of loneliness and despair that the singer is experiencing. The metaphor of the desert and the image of "empty words carved in stone" suggest a desolate and barren landscape.


The second verse continues with the same theme of hopelessness, with lines such as "dying everyday to believe, burned in pursuing sweet relief." The imagery of dying suggests that the singer is sacrificing something essential in order to maintain their beliefs, and the pursuit of "sweet relief" implies that those beliefs may be harmful or misguided.


The final lines of the song, "Chance, just for the sake of change, own, not a thing worth exchange," suggest that the singer has lost faith in the idea of change and that they do not see anything worth exchanging or giving up in their pursuit of their own idea(l)s.


Line by Line Meaning

Run but from fate you can’t hide
You cannot escape your destiny no matter how much you try to avoid it.


Done long before you decide
The outcome has already been determined regardless of your choices and decisions.


Feel, everything must be real
It is important to experience real, genuine emotions and not just go through the motions.


Kill, to defend one’s idea(l)s
Sometimes we have to fight and be ruthless in order to protect our beliefs and values.


And I feel so alone
The artist is experiencing a deep sense of isolation and loneliness.


In this desert I roam
Metaphorically, the singer feels they are wandering aimlessly and without direction.


Empty words carved in stone
Too often promises are made and not kept, leading to a sense of emptiness and disappointment.


For no sin I atone
The artist is not guilty of any wrongdoing or deserving of punishment.


Dying everyday to believe
It can be exhausting to hold on to positive beliefs and maintain hope in a difficult world.


Burned in pursuing sweet relief
The artist has suffered and gone through significant challenges in their attempt to achieve peace and comfort.


Chance, just for the sake of change
Some people take risks and make changes solely for the sake of doing something different rather than as a means to an end.


Own, not a thing worth exchange
Everything the artist has is invaluable and cannot be traded or exchanged for anything else.


And I am so alone
The singer is still feeling the same sense of loneliness and isolation as before.


In this wasteland I roam
The singer continues to feel as though they are aimlessly wandering through life without purpose or direction.


Empty words carved in stone
The sense of disappointment and emptiness remains unchanged for the singer.


For no sin I atone
The artist still feels as though they are not responsible for any wrongs or misdeeds.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Phaseship

Beautifully done!! Keep on sharing the Phase!

@Anna9053

so beautiful and emotional, as always

@zlonilion

I absolutely love that song

@desitreneva1967

Lovely song

@maja01mp

this song is amazing.. nice work guys :) and the violin, just perfect...

@25vasiliki

Wow..you guys are very talented, I really like you and this kind of music. I like how the violin fits with this music and song.. Keep on writing music..!

@HermanasMuerte

We love this song We love Phase <3

@lorenynevalainen

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@saharizadi933

Strings made this song amazing :-)

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