Smoke & Mirrors
T. Mills Lyrics
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Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
Even stars burn out
It's funny how they hate, but I'm all they talk about
Doubts were a constant thing
Now my concert fee, has me never looking back again
All these people try to put me down
Tellin me "you ain't gonna make, you ain't gonna make it"
But I'm not breakin
All these people try to fool me now
Askin me "When we gonna kick it? Why'd I get different?"
But I'm not slowin down
Switch on, once I get my rich on
I take a picture of my dick for them to put they lips on
I ain't no fast one
Last long
Get up off my fashion
How you talking shit for stalking pics of what I have on
Damn, change the subject
Cause lately I'm like fuck it
But it's funny how my haters ain't gonna say no shit in public
I got my youngins
And if you didn't hear it, it's motherfucking I'm gettin
And anybody near it
That's the spirit
Get too close and I will lose you
Your mind is a powerful thing, do what you chose to
Just to make shit a little clearer, I know some fake motherfuckers
It's no smoke and mirrors
All these people try to put me down
Tellin me "you ain't gonna make, you ain't gonna make it"
But I'm not breakin
All these people try to fool me now
Askin me "When we gonna kick it? Why'd I get different?"
But I'm not slowin down
People come, and people go
I'd like to think that I did this all, on my own
People come, and people go
Oh, people go
All these people try to put me down
Tellin me "you ain't gonna make, you ain't gonna make it"
But I'm not breakin
All these people try to fool me now
Askin me "When we gonna kick it? Why'd I get different?"
But I'm not slowin down
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
But, I'm not slowin down
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors
But, I'm not slowin down
The song Smoke & Mirrors by T. Mills is a unique blend of pop and hip-hop that talks about the struggles of fame and success. The repeating chorus of "Smoke and mirrors" refers to the idea that the music industry is a facade or an illusion, and it's easy to get lost in the fake image it can create. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges and hardships, T. Mills is not backing down and is determined to succeed.
The song opens by referencing the fleeting nature of fame and how even the biggest stars eventually burn out. T. Mills then talks about how he used to struggle with self-doubt and turn to weed to cope. However, now he has become so successful that there's no going back. He talks about the people who doubted him and tried to bring him down but he's not giving up. The verse also includes some controversial lines, such as "I take a picture of my dick for them to put their lips on," which portrays the negative and sexual side of fame.
The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the idea that people will continue to attack him, but he won't stop pursuing his dreams. The final verse speaks about the insincere people who have come and gone in his life and fuels his motivation to succeed. Overall, the song Smoke & Mirrors may be interpreted as a message of hope to anyone pursuing a dream, despite the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Even stars burn out
Even the most enduring things don't last forever
It's funny how they hate, but I'm all they talk about
People who despise me can't stop discussing me
Doubts were a constant thing
I frequently questioned myself
I was in constant need of weed, constantly
I had a perpetual craving for marijuana
Now my concert fee, has me never looking back again
I make enough money from my performances to never look back on my old life
All these people try to put me down
People attempt to discourage me
Tellin me "you ain't gonna make, you ain't gonna make it"
They say I can't succeed
But I'm not breakin
I'm not giving up
All these people try to fool me now
People try to deceive me
Askin me "When we gonna kick it? Why'd I get different?"
They ask when we'll hang out and why I've changed
But I'm not slowin down
I'm not stopping my progress
Switch on, once I get my rich on
I'll turn on a different persona when I become wealthy
I take a picture of my dick for them to put they lips on
I send explicit photos to people who flatter me
I ain't no fast one
I'm not one to be fooled
Last long
I'll remain successful
Get up off my fashion
Stop criticizing my clothing choices
How you talking shit for stalking pics of what I have on
You're criticizing me for stalking photos of my attire
Damn, change the subject
Let's talk about something else
Cause lately I'm like fuck it
Because I'm losing interest in these topics
But it's funny how my haters ain't gonna say no shit in public
My enemies won't confront me face-to-face
I got my youngins
I have my loyal followers
And if you didn't hear it, it's motherfucking I'm gettin
In case you weren't aware, I'm becoming more successful
And anybody near it
Anyone close to me will experience its impact
That's the spirit
That's the mentality to have
Get too close and I will lose you
If you become too involved with me, you'll be burnt out
Your mind is a powerful thing, do what you chose to
You have the power to control your own decisions
Just to make shit a little clearer, I know some fake motherfuckers
To clarify things, I'm aware of some deceitful individuals
It's no smoke and mirrors
It's not a deceptive façade
People come, and people go
Some individuals will leave my life
I'd like to think that I did this all, on my own
I believe I accomplished this alone
Oh, people go
Oh, some people will leave
But, I'm not slowin down
However, it won't impede my progress
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and misinformation used to deceive and manipulate
But, I'm not slowin down
However, it won't impede my progress
Contributed by Nathaniel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jazzy cooper
2019 ♥️ In my feelings so much right now. These lyrics got me through so much during my teenage years
Samuel Muñoz
2020 🌟
Annie Osburn
Same here and I'm still jamming to it now in 2020 at 24
Jahjah876
Same
P T
jazzy cooper me too 💗
Megan Hauan
2020! I wish this was on Spotify. :(
Amber Little
Great job on the hard work on music t Mills love it ps you rock 😍
steven trigg
This song always goes in 💯
weezy Lloyd
I remember when this album came out this song was my favorite one one this album, brings back memories for sure. Good times.
Jessica Hill
It's a great song. I love it ! <3