Illusions of Grandeur
Unveiling Truth: Illusions of Grandeur
Lyrics
Stories are told about yesterday’s news
Stories circulate about events that are no longer relevant or important.
victimless crimes pretend to see it all through
Crimes without clear victims pretend to have insight into everything.
oh, I’ve been waiting for you
Expressing anticipation or longing for someone or something.
oh, I’ve been waiting for you
Reiterating the anticipation or longing for someone or something.
What about the truth you’ve been seeking
Questioning the pursuit of truth that has been ongoing.
what about the reasons you hide
Questioning the hidden motives or justifications for certain actions.
are these illusions of grandeur
Asking if grandiose ideas or ambitions are mere illusions, falling apart.
falling apart at the seams
Suggesting that these illusions are disintegrating or failing.
Won’t be anything but
Emphasizing that there won't be any significance or value.
don’t mean anything to you
Stating that certain things hold no importance for the speaker.
on a cloud you ride it for longer
Describing a carefree or detached attitude, possibly riding on false optimism.
Hold me now I’ll be stronger somewhere
Requesting emotional support with the belief that it will make the speaker stronger.
I won’t be a weed amongst the grass
Expressing a desire not to be overlooked or undervalued.
hold me now I’ll be stronger somehow
Reiterating the request for support, emphasizing strength.
I won’t be a weed amongst the grass
Reiterating the desire not to be ignored, emphasizing strength.
Here in my mind I lead a different life for me
Imagining a different, perhaps better, life within the speaker's own mind.
quit blowing smoke for I can no longer see
Asking for honesty and clarity, as deception is no longer acceptable.
oh, in these visions I’m right on the mark
Describing confident visions where the speaker is on target or successful.
oh, in the real I’ve barely made a spark
Contrasting confident visions with the disappointing reality where little progress has been made.
false hopes disappointing
Labeling false hopes as disappointing.
great dreams so annoying
Referring to great dreams as irritating or bothersome.
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