Illusions
Seaweed on Sticks Lyrics

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You're the devil and i'm a soul
You're playing me like a dog without any bones
You're taking control over my very soul
Whenever you call for that control
It's holding me back on the things I wanna do
Why don't onto me and I want you to you [?]
It's stuck in this song and I know I can run
Whenever you follow me all along

All this confusion
All these illusions
Will you let me know
Why you so sad, now
Don't let you cry, now [?]
Everything's fine
Just the way that it goes

How could you see this through
'Cause in my eyes it's already over
Throwing away all I've got
Cause I so smoothed over this [?]
Least all the times that I wont show
On top of the cliffs a place I can go
Making a joke off of what I know
Cause you got me through what I'll never know

All this confusion
All these illusions
Will you let me know
Why you so sad, now
Don't let you cry, now
Everything's fine
Just the way that it goes

All this confusion
All these illusions
Will you let me know
Why you so sad, now
Don't let you cry, now

Everything's fine
Just the way that it goes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seaweed on Sticks' song Illusions describe a complicated relationship between two individuals, with one of them being compared to the devil and the other being referred to as a soul. The devil is portrayed as having control over the soul, with the soul feeling trapped and unable to do the things they want to do because of the devil's influence. Despite this, the soul still wants the devil to hold onto them and is willing to follow them wherever they go. The chorus of the song then questions the confusing situation the two individuals find themselves in, asking for clarity and understanding.

The lyrics suggest a theme of control and dependence in relationships, with one person wanting to hold onto the other despite feeling held back by them. This could relate to a romantic relationship or even a toxic friendship, where one person feels like they are being controlled by the other but cannot break away from them. The concept of illusions is also explored, highlighting the confusion and uncertainty that can arise in such complicated relationships.

Overall, the lyrics to Illusions portray a messy and emotion-driven relationship that is filled with confusion and uncertainty. Despite the difficulties, the two individuals remain connected to each other and unable to fully break away.

Line by Line Meaning

You're the devil and i'm a soul
You have a strong hold on me, and I feel powerless in this situation.

You're playing me like a dog without any bones
You are manipulating me and controlling my actions like a puppet without any free will of my own.

You're taking control over my very soul
You have complete power and influence over me, to the point where it feels like you are taking control of my very being.

Whenever you call for that control
Whenever you exert that power and control over me, it becomes difficult for me to resist or fight back.

It's holding me back on the things I wanna do
Your control over me is preventing me from pursuing my own desires and ambitions.

Why don't onto me and I want you to you [?]
I am unsure why you continue to hold onto me, when I want to break free from your grasp.

It's stuck in this song and I know I can run
Although I feel stuck in this situation, I know deep down that I have the strength to break free and run away from you.

Whenever you follow me all along
Even when I try to leave, your influence over me causes me to keep coming back to you.

All this confusion
I feel overwhelmed and disoriented by this situation.

All these illusions
The reality of this situation is shrouded in deception and misdirection.

Will you let me know
I am seeking clarity and honesty from you regarding our situation.

Why you so sad, now
I am confused as to why you seem sad or upset in this situation.

Don't let you cry, now [?]
I want to comfort you and make you feel better, but I am unsure how to do so.

Everything's fine
Despite the confusion and illusions, everything seems to be okay on the surface.

Just the way that it goes
This situation is just the way things work out sometimes, and I am trying my best to accept it.

How could you see this through
I am unsure how you can continue to be a part of this situation, given how difficult it is for me to cope with it.

'Cause in my eyes it's already over
I feel like this situation has already come to an end, and I am ready to move on from it.

Throwing away all I've got
I am willing to sacrifice everything I have in order to break free from this situation.

Cause I so smoothed over this [?]
I have tried to smooth over this situation and ignore its underlying issues, but it has become too difficult to ignore any longer.

Least all the times that I wont show
There have been times when I have not shown my true emotions or feelings about this situation.

On top of the cliffs a place I can go
I feel like there is a place where I can escape and be free from this situation.

Making a joke off of what I know
I am using humor as a coping mechanism to deal with the difficult reality of this situation.

Cause you got me through what I'll never know
You have brought me through experiences and emotions that I never thought were possible or that I never understood before.

Writer(s): Flynn John Shepheard, Jamieson John Fay, Mitchell James Randall, Zachary James Robinson

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