The sun rises to another day
My constitution keeps changing
'Til it slips away
So I lie awake and stare

My mind thinking just wondering
Is anybody there?

[Chorus]
Should I stay or go
Should I sleep or stay awake
Am I really happy or is it all
Just an illusion

Sitting in my room now
Hiding thoughts
Just hoping one day I'll get out
I hear a voice call my name

Breaking trance so silent
So I can stay the same

[Chorus]

Wait now, many things left unsaid
This life remains the same
But I change
I try to force myself in believing

Things are going to get better
But life goes on

[Chorus]


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Illusion Lyrics as written by Scott Stapp Mark Tremonti

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    This song is amazing...Creed was the first band I ever got into, and this was always my favorite song. It really reminds me of my adolescence, because I have struggled with bipolar disorder since I was about 9, and I'm 18 now...so this song is definitely one I can relate to. Especially the indecisiveness of the entire song...

    stefanieloreneon December 23, 2006   Link

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