Illusion
dying passion Lyrics


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I am a dream rebel, a bodiless soul
I am a verbal irritator, quite excellent
I could wheedle out a blue moon of you
A sin of a nun, courageous plans
Of a suicide and a sunny place

I'm not soul stealer, I'm not the killer
I'm not entitled to take no matter how much I wish to
I am the imp of desire, the mirror of wishes
A humble illusion, so unexpected
Now and then here and gone
That's my rule - not giving myself out!

I've eaten another fruit of the forbidden tree
Nothing bad happened at the very moment, just immediate pleasure
The minor offences help me feel alive
At the end of the day I'm grateful to all my mischieving

I'm not soul stealer, I'm not the killer
I'm not entitled to take no matter how much I wish to
I am the imp of desire, the mirror of wishes
A humble illusion, so unexpected




Now and then here and gone
That's my rule - not giving myself out!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Illusion" by Dying Passion depict a rebellious spirit who is unencumbered by the limitations of a physical body. The singer describes themselves as a dream rebel and a bodiless soul who can charm their way into achieving even the most seemingly impossible goals. They are a verbal irritator who is quite skilled at sweet-talking others into doing their bidding. The singer acknowledges their desire to seize what they covet, but asserts that they are not entitled to take what they desire, regardless of how much they may wish for it.


The lyrics reflect the singer's intense desire to live life fully and take risks, even if it means making mistakes or facing the consequences of their actions. They acknowledge their tendency to eat the fruit of the forbidden tree and take part in minor transgressions to feel alive. They express gratitude for the mischievousness in them that allows them to take risks and embrace the pleasures of life without reservation.


Overall, the song is about embracing life's illusions and recognizing the power of desire in our lives. The singer embodies this spirit of indulgence and revelry, delighting in the unexpected moments of life that allow them to feel truly alive.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a dream rebel, a bodiless soul
I am someone who goes against the norm and has no physical form.


I am a verbal irritator, quite excellent
I am skilled at upsetting others with my words.


I could wheedle out a blue moon of you
I have the ability to coax even the most unlikely things out of others.


A sin of a nun, courageous plans
I have both the purity of a nun and the audacity to make daring schemes.


Of a suicide and a sunny place
I am torn between the darkness of suicide and the brightness of a joyful existence.


I'm not soul stealer, I'm not the killer
I am not someone who takes away another's soul, nor am I capable of murder.


I'm not entitled to take no matter how much I wish to
Regardless of how much I desire something, I cannot take it without permission.


I am the imp of desire, the mirror of wishes
I personify desire and reflect the aspirations of others.


A humble illusion, so unexpected
Despite my grandiose appearance, I am really just a simple, surprising illusion.


Now and then here and gone
I am constantly present and then gone, never staying in one place for long.


That's my rule - not giving myself out!
I refuse to give away too much of myself and instead maintain a level of guardedness.


I've eaten another fruit of the forbidden tree
I have indulged in something I know I shouldn't have.


Nothing bad happened at the very moment, just immediate pleasure
Despite my risky behavior, I experienced only pleasure in the short term.


The minor offences help me feel alive
Small, insignificant transgressions give me a sense of vitality and excitement.


At the end of the day I'm grateful to all my mischieving
Despite the potential negative consequences, I am grateful for the experiences and sense of adventure that come with my misbehavior.




Writer(s): Stanislav Jelinek

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