Illusion
Vel.U Lyrics
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In Hemet I milly rock, hid it all in my sock
Grew up wit'out my pops
These thoughts are unorthodox
And commin' to America
Came wit'uh culture shock
I swear If I saw uh doc
He'd prescribe me somethin' - I pop
Man my lid is twisted like bottle tops
Pour it on uh thot
Known for runnin'uh check up
He gets the guap
They tried to put me in a box but I escape
They assassinate my character
Till this very day
I feel like I'm all alone
Nothing works no where's safe
I don't really want the throne
But I do deserve my space
And if it's meant to be
I'm not sacred t'uh take my place
Only thing that I fear
Is seeing shit too late
There is only one of me
Holla if you can relate
Cause all I'm gonna be
Is mentioned with the greats
I swear I prayed for you, waited for you
But you were just an illusion
Make believe, I can't believe
The crazy shit that you had me doin'
You hate the truth; I hate it too
Let's cut the shit who are we foolin'
I know we all mess up; fess up
Stop playing dress up
America don't accept us
I said I prayed for you, waited for you
But you were just an illusion
Make believe, I can't believe
The crazy shit that you had me doin'
You hate the truth; I hate it too
Who are we foolin'
I know we all mess up; fess up
Stop playing dress up
America don't accept us
Dedicated to the victims
Of the crimes that I committed
Did my bid went t'uh prison
But I came out different
Listen ma'am I understand
If you need some distance
I say this without malice I am not vindictive
Mama raised me up to be a Christian
Not every Sunday but some days
We would eat at churches chicken
I always got an extra biscuit
How did the good little boy go from that to Calling women bitches; viscous
Easily influenced guess, he's not fluent
In the art of the bullshit he's too real
So he struggled reading through it
Guess who's back, news clip
I'm dripping wit sauce he's too lit
Uh, yeah; how foolish of he far from a fool
But he did live foolishly; I swear
Yeah; how foolish of me, no longer scared
For I now speak truthfully
I swear I prayed for you, waited for you
But you were just an illusion
Make believe, I can't believe
The crazy shit that you had me doin'
You hate the truth; I hate it too
Who are we foolin'
I know we all mess up; fess up
Stop playing dress up
America don't accept us
I said I prayed for you, waited for you
But you were just an illusion
Make believe, I can't believe
The crazy shit that you had me doin'
You hate the truth; I hate it too
Who are we foolin'
I know we all mess up; fess up
Stop playing dress up
America don't accept us
In the first verse, Vel.U reflects on his upbringing and the challenges he has faced. He talks about growing up without his father and feeling like his thoughts and experiences are unconventional. He mentions his journey to America, which brought about a culture shock. Vel.U expresses his struggle with mental health, stating that if he were to see a doctor, they would prescribe him medication, indicating his internal turmoil. He describes himself as twisted and compares himself to a bottle top, suggesting that he is constantly under pressure. Vel.U also mentions his ability to earn money and escape people's attempts to control or limit him. Despite the hardships he has faced, he acknowledges feeling alone, unsafe, and not wanting power, but still deserving his own space. He fears missing out on important things because of his circumstances, emphasizing his unique perspective and inviting others who can relate to connect with him. Vel.U aspires to be mentioned among the greats in the music industry, showing his ambition and dedication to his craft.
In the chorus, Vel.U reflects on a past relationship that turned out to be an illusion. He confesses that he prayed and waited for this person, but in the end, they were not what they seemed. He expresses disbelief at the crazy things he was persuaded to do because of this illusion. Both he and the other person involved hate the truth and are fooling themselves. He acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes and should own up to them, instead of pretending to be someone they are not. He also mentions America not accepting certain individuals, which could refer to discrimination or a feeling of not fitting into society's norms.
In the second verse, Vel.U dedicates his words to the victims of the crimes he has committed. He talks about serving time in prison and how it has changed him. He acknowledges that he may understand if someone needs distance from him, but he assures them that he's not filled with malice or vindictiveness. He recounts his upbringing in a Christian household, even though they didn't attend church every Sunday. He mentions a simple pleasure of getting an extra biscuit at a fast-food restaurant, contrasting it with his later behavior of disrespecting women. Vel.U acknowledges being easily influenced at a point and not being well-versed in the art of deception. He declares his return and claims that he's learned from his mistakes, no longer fearing to speak the truth.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the illusion and disappointment Vel.U experienced in the relationship. He reiterates that he and the other person involved both hate the truth and are fooling themselves. He calls for honesty and acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes but should stop pretending and conforming to societal expectations. He also makes a commentary on how America fails to accept certain individuals, possibly referring to issues of racism or discrimination within the country.
Line by Line Meaning
Off the top my hussle'll never stop
I am continuously working hard and striving for success
In Hemet I milly rock, hid it all in my sock
I dance with confidence and hide my accomplishments
Grew up wit'out my pops
I grew up without a father figure
These thoughts are unorthodox
My ideas and beliefs are unconventional
And commin' to America
Arriving in America
Came wit'uh culture shock
Experiencing a significant cultural difference
I swear If I saw uh doc
I would seek professional help
He'd prescribe me somethin' - I pop
He would give me medication, and I would take it
Prescriptions with Rx inscriptions
Receiving medical prescriptions
Man my lid is twisted like bottle tops
My mind is in turmoil and confused
Pour it on uh thot
Engaging in casual sexual encounters
Known for runnin'uh check up
I am known for verifying and ensuring things are in order
He gets the guap
He earns a substantial amount of money
They tried to put me in a box but I escape
People attempted to limit and define me, but I broke free
They assassinate my character
They tarnish my reputation
Till this very day
Even now
I feel like I'm all alone
I experience loneliness
Nothing works no where's safe
Everything seems to fail, and there is no place of refuge
I don't really want the throne
I do not desire power or authority
But I do deserve my space
I have the right to have my own place and identity
And if it's meant to be
If it is destined
I'm not sacred t'uh take my place
I am not afraid to claim my position
Only thing that I fear
The only thing I am afraid of
Is seeing shit too late
Regretting things when it is already too late
There is only one of me
I am unique and irreplaceable
Holla if you can relate
Call out if you can understand and connect with me
Cause all I'm gonna be
Because I am determined to become
Is mentioned with the greats
To be recognized and acknowledged alongside legendary figures
I swear I prayed for you, waited for you
I sincerely hoped and anticipated your presence
But you were just an illusion
But you turned out to be only a false representation
Make believe, I can't believe
Imaginary, I find it hard to accept
The crazy shit that you had me doin'
The absurd actions that you made me do
You hate the truth; I hate it too
You dislike honesty, and I also struggle with it
Let's cut the shit who are we foolin'
Let's stop pretending, who do we think we're fooling
I know we all mess up; fess up
I understand that we all make mistakes; confess
Stop playing dress up
Stop pretending and being inauthentic
America don't accept us
America does not fully embrace and include us
Dedicated to the victims
In honor of those who suffered
Of the crimes that I committed
Because of the offenses I committed
Did my bid went t'uh prison
Served my time in jail
But I came out different
But I emerged as a changed person
Listen ma'am I understand
Listen, I comprehend
If you need some distance
If you require space and separation
I say this without malice I am not vindictive
I express this without hatred, I am not seeking revenge
Mama raised me up to be a Christian
My mother raised me with Christian values
Not every Sunday but some days
Not on every Sunday, but on certain days
We would eat at churches chicken
We used to have meals at Church's Chicken
I always got an extra biscuit
I would always receive an additional biscuit
How did the good little boy go from that to Calling women bitches; viscous
How did the well-behaved young boy turn into someone who disrespects women; cruel
Easily influenced guess, he's not fluent
Easily swayed, I suppose he is not skilled
In the art of the bullshit he's too real
In the practice of deception, he is too honest and genuine
So he struggled reading through it
So he faced difficulties understanding and navigating it
Guess who's back, news clip
Guess who has returned, media coverage
I'm dripping wit sauce he's too lit
I exude confidence and style, he is very impressive
Uh, yeah; how foolish of he far from a fool
Yeah, how foolish of him; he is the opposite of a fool
But he did live foolishly; I swear
But he did live recklessly; I promise
Yeah; how foolish of me, no longer scared
Yeah, how foolish of me, I am no longer afraid
For I now speak truthfully
Because I now speak honestly
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Buddy Ugwumba
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