New Illusion
Phases Lyrics


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Watcha gonna do when the sun goes down?
Come, take a ride, we can leave right now
To a place that no one has found
And the feelings coming through
Taking over me
Try and say my name
But the words don't speak
Lose ourselves in times so sweet

When it's over, will I know?
I can't let it go
When it's over, will I break the spell?
Oh, oh

This is something else
I can see outside myself
I've never been so wrong
How could I have been so strong?
This is something else
A new illusion
A new illusion
Illusion

Took me by the hand and you held it tight
Warm into the glow of electric light
Found ourselves at such great heights
So
If I'm dreaming, you're the reason
Never wake me up
Oh, oh

This is something else
I can see outside myself
I've never been so wrong
How could I have been so strong?
This is something else
A new illusion
A new illusion
Illusion

When it's over, will I know?
I can't let it go
When it's over, will I break the spell?
Oh, oh

This is something else
I can see outside myself
I've never been so wrong
How could I have been so strong?
This is something else
A new illusion
Illusion
A new illusion
Illusion
A new illusion
Illusion
A new illusion




Illusion
A new illusion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "New Illusion" by Phases are about the feeling of being completely absorbed in a moment, swept up in the emotions and sensations of the present. The opening lines ask the listener what they will do when the sun goes down, suggesting that an adventure is waiting to be had. The singer invites their companion to come with them to a place that no one has found, implying that this experience is something truly unique and special. The emotions of the moment become overwhelming for the singer, as they try to speak their own name but find that the words won't come out.


As the song progresses, the singer begins to question whether they will be able to let go of this moment when it's over, or if they will be forever changed by it. They describe the experience as a new illusion, something that is outside of themselves and larger than their own perceptions. They are in awe of the power of the experience and of their companion, who holds them tightly and makes them feel like they're soaring.


Overall, the lyrics of "New Illusion" evoke a sense of wonder and amazement at the transcendent power of the present moment. The singer is swept up in the emotions of the moment and is grateful to be sharing it with someone they care about deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

Watcha gonna do when the sun goes down?
Asking what will be done when nighttime arrives?


Come, take a ride, we can leave right now
Invitation to embark on a journey immediately.


To a place that no one has found
Traveling to a secret, undiscovered location.


And the feelings coming through
Sensing strong emotions.


Taking over me
Becoming consumed by these feelings.


Try and say my name
Attempting to utter the singer's name.


But the words don't speak
Being unable to articulate what is happening.


Lose ourselves in times so sweet
Getting lost in delightful moments.


When it's over, will I know?
Questioning if the experience will be recognized and acknowledged when it concludes.


I can't let it go
Being unwilling to let go of what is happening.


When it's over, will I break the spell?
Hoping that the end of the experience will not ruin what has happened.


Oh, oh
Indicating a sense of excitement.


This is something else
Being amazed by what is happening.


I can see outside myself
Feeling a sense of detachment from oneself.


I've never been so wrong
Being surprised by how inaccurate previous thoughts and ideas were.


How could I have been so strong?
Questioning how the artist managed to be so confident before.


A new illusion
Discovering a completely new and incredible experience.


A new illusion
Reference to the new experience and it being like an illusion.


Illusion
Repeating the word to emphasize the sense of disbelief and awe at the experience.


Took me by the hand and you held it tight
Being guided by another person who is holding onto the artist's hand firmly.


Warm into the glow of electric light
Basking in the warm light of a modern, artifical source.


Found ourselves at such great heights
Reaching a powerful emotional or mental peak.


If I'm dreaming, you're the reason
If the experience is a dream, the other person is the cause of it.


Never wake me up
Desiring to remain in the dream-like state forever.


A new illusion
Expressing the overwhelming sense of disbelief and wonder at the new experience.


Illusion
Repeating the word to further emphasize the surreal nature of the experience.




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