ALBUMS:
WHITE WITCH-1972
A SPIRITUAL GREETING-1974
Illusion
White Witch Lyrics
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Follow you're a power but lead you're wise
Growing ever closer to one conclusion
You are lock and key to this illusion
False, false every man child
You control the sins you sent out
Everything is always part confusion
You are lock and key to this illusion
The song "Illusion" by White Witch is a deep and introspective look at the concept of self-awareness and the illusion of control over one's life. The first verse urges the listener to follow their instincts while also exercising caution and wisdom as they navigate a complex path. The idea of growing "closer to one conclusion" implies that the journey is ultimately leading to a greater understanding of oneself.
The chorus is both confrontational and affirming. The repeated phrase "You are lock and key to this illusion" suggests that the listener holds the key to unlocking their own illusions, but also that they are trapped in their own perceptions of reality. The line "False, false every man child" may refer to the idea that everyone is living in their own self-created illusion, weighed down by the sins they've committed in the past. The final line, "Everything is always part confusion," underscores the idea that life is complex and constantly changing, making it difficult to see things clearly.
Overall, "Illusion" is a reminder that we must look deeply within ourselves in order to see the truth of our lives. It suggests that we have more control over our perceptions and reactions than we might think, and that we are the ultimate creators of our own reality. However, it also acknowledges that it can be difficult to discern what is real and what is illusion, and that the journey toward self-knowledge is a continual process.
Line by Line Meaning
So now that you are ready for the path that lies
Now that you are prepared to face what comes next
Follow you're a power but lead you're wise
Although you have the ability to wield influence, choose your actions carefully
Growing ever closer to one conclusion
Progressing towards a final destination
You are lock and key to this illusion
You are both the creator and victim of this deception
False, false every man child
Every human is deceitful in some way
You control the sins you sent out
You are responsible for your past actions and their consequences
Everything is always part confusion
Life is often tangled and difficult to understand
You are lock and key to this illusion
You hold the power to either perpetuate or break free from the falsehoods in your life
Writer(s): Hardin Pendergrass Jr., Ronald Joseph Goedert
Contributed by Muhammad S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelforhand4988
Send them a whole bunch of times please come to Dothan Alabama when I was a kid real good show
@vias3595
Awesome band. They deserved a lot more recognition than they got. One of my all-time favorite bands.
@annerhoads8491
Vias Great yes they were very cool
@RexR256
LONG LIVE WHITE WITCH! Good Lord that's ROCK AND ROLL!
@QBAN2010
OP here....please know that this is my favorite LP of all-time. Help Me Lord is my favorite song of all-time! Please pass on my regards to your family....and know that your dad's music meant a lot to me through the years!!!
@gigimoore3738
Amazing album, still listen often. Great road music! Very unappreciated group, deserved more.
@danmeador262
Clayton your dad was awesome! their music has meant so much to me for many years! never saw them but my brother who turned me on to them did, it was his favorite concert by far and he saw everybody. took me years of searching everywhere for the 2 killer albums but I finally found them! what a magical band!!
@victoriaropp8941
You’re right \m/ Both Al and WW were wicked-cool 😎
@paulwolffart1251
I remember decades ago seeing this record in a 1/2 Price Bookstore while flipping through all the used vinyl and stopping to look at the cover. I would often just buy a random album there without hearing it just for the hell of it, but sadly I didn't get this one. For some reason it stuck with me and when I went back to look for it again some time later it was gone. 30+ years later this is the first time hearing it and I feel like I really missed out. I'll get a hold of a copy as my mission in life now! :)
@nikolaosmosxakis3395
very good old band..........................................