As River Tiber, Toronto singer/multi-instrumentalist and producer Tommy Pax… Read Full Bio ↴As River Tiber, Toronto singer/multi-instrumentalist and producer Tommy Paxton-Beesley is unafraid to push his love for R&B and hip hop production into unusual places: pitching his vocals to sound like Mariah Carey, multi-tracking his voice into a dozen ghost choruses, and narrowing the gap in the soul spectrum between Jodeci and Flying Lotus.

Illusions
River Tiber Lyrics

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God judge, God knows
What's in his heart until his eyes closed
God judge, God knows
What's in his heart until his eyes closed

Paper opinions
I never listen
Burning ambitions

Earned my addictions
I forget without forgiving
God as my witness
My mind has been missing
I needed distance

I don't say a word when I let you know
And I can see clear with my eyes closed
I jump without looking
I jump without looking

But the high is so confusing
(High is so confusing)
When you get caught in these illusions
(Caught in these illusions)
And the high is so confusing
(High is so confusing)
When you get caught in these illusions
(Caught in these illusions)

God judge, God knows
What's in his heart until his eyes closed
God judge, God knows
What's in his heart until his eyes closed

Only God judge, God knows
What's in his heart until his eyes closed
I've been searching for a Pablo
Since denim jackets with rhinestones
Jeep Wranglers, New Jacks
Spanish niggas is the new blacks
Never thought I'd see the tides turn
Old gangstas are the new rats
New body, new wheels
Money counters for the new bills
I perfected my money dance
I'm like Johnny Dang with a new grill
Smile, bitch, when you see me coming
Like Player's Club, how them hoes be running
Greenlight 'em, I reunite 'em
With a leaf pile of every fallen hundred
Only God judge, God knows
What's in his heart until his eyes closed
I've been cooking up them pies, yo
I Billy Blanks 'em like Tae Bo, stretch
I'm part psycho, mixed with Michael
Got the chain on, that's the light show
80 thousand on the left wrist, that's the right Rolex

I don't say a word when I let you know
And I can see clear with my eyes closed
I jump without looking
I jump without looking

But the high is so confusing
(High is so confusing)
When you get caught in these illusions
(Caught in these illusions)
And the high is so confusing
(High is so confusing)
When you get caught in these illusions
(Caught in these illusions)

King Push, yeah
River Tiber on the track

Kaytranada
I'm the last cocalero

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Illusions" by River Tiber featuring Pusha T convey a message of self-reflection, hidden desires, and the pitfalls of chasing illusions. The opening lines, "God judge, God knows, / What’s in his heart until his eyes closed," establish a theme of judgment and accountability. The artist acknowledges that even though God knows their innermost thoughts and motives, they are still chasing their own desires, taking actions that may not align with their beliefs or morals. In the lines, "I forget without forgiving / God as my witness / My mind has been missing / I needed distance," we see a pattern of struggling to let go of past mistakes and the need for distance from those memories.

The chorus of the song touches on the high of chasing illusions and the confusion it brings. The lines, "But the high is so confusing / When you get caught in these illusions," reveal that the emotions brought on by chasing dreams and desires can be overwhelming and deceptive. Pusha T's verse adds to the message, discussing his past struggles and present successes. He acknowledges his pursuit of wealth and the importance of trusting only himself at times. He also alludes to feeling like he's on top, with mentions of luxury items and status symbols, but ultimately understands that only God can judge his heart.

Overall, "Illusions" is a reflection on the human experience of desire and ambition, and the potential consequences of pursuing them. The artists acknowledge their own fallibility and the judgment that comes both from themselves and from a higher power.

Line by Line Meaning

God judge, God knows What’s in his heart until his eyes closed
Only God can judge and know a person's true intentions and character, even after their death.

Paper opinions I never listen Burning ambitions Earned my addictions I forget without forgiving God as my witness My mind has been missing I needed distance
I ignore the opinions of others, follow my passions with a destructive result, hold grudges, and feel lost without space from my turbulent thoughts.

I don’t say a word when I let you know And I can see clear with my eyes closed I jump without looking I jump without looking
My actions speak louder than my words, I take risks without hesitation or caution.

But the high is so confusing (High is so confusing) When you get caught in these illusions (Caught in these illusions) And the high is so confusing (High is so confusing) When you get caught in these illusions (Caught in these illusions)
The high from my impulsive actions can be disorienting and misleading when I am caught up in false beliefs or perceptions.

Only God judge, God knows What’s in his heart until his eyes closed I’ve been searching for a Pablo Since denim jackets with rhinestones Jeep Wranglers, New Jacks Spanish niggas is the new blacks Never thought I’d see the tides turn Old gangstas are the new rats New body, new wheels Money counters for the new bills I perfected my money dance I’m like Johnny Dang with a new grill Smile, bitch, when you see me coming Like Player’s Club, how them hoes be running Greenlight 'em, I reunite 'em With a leaf pile of every fallen hundred Only God judge, God knows What’s in his heart until his eyes closed I’ve been cooking up them pies, yo I Billy Blanks 'em like Tae Bo, stretch I’m part psycho, mixed with Michael Got the chain on, that’s the light show 80 thousand on the left wrist, that’s the right Rolex
I acknowledge that only God truly knows a person's heart before their death. My mind wanders to past times when flashy clothing and cars defined my success. The changing cultural landscape surprises me as my old peers become irrelevant. I am now about acquiring new wealth and displaying it while enjoying the power it brings to my life. I carry the traits of a unstable personality and am likened to Michael Jackson with my flashy jewelry, making a spectacle wherever I go.

King Push, yeah River Tiber on the track Kaytranada I’m the last cocalero
I am a king in the rap game collaborating with amazing musicians. I have made a name for myself in the drug world as the last coca farmer.

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