Lyric discussion by Concrete eyes 

Cover art for Illusion lyrics by As I Lay Dying

This song is all about the life before he new god.

how could I ever go back... (to living the life he was brofe he had God) back to the life where i lived amongst the dead (the dead are those how are spiritual dead not complete without God) but your love has set me free (refering to Gods unfailing love and forgiveness) how could i go back to live amongst the dead those who imprisoned beauty (living a life where ppl refused to aknowlege that God exists. I never want to leave your arms so i wait in hope for your embrace (the embrace of God / being close to him)