Illusions
Cypress Hill
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Some people tell me that I need help Some people can f*ck off and go to hell God damn, why they criticize me Now shit is on the rise so my family despise me F*ck em! And feed em cause I don't need em I won't join em if I can beat em They don't understand my logic To my gat to my money and I'm hooked on chronic I never wanted to hurt a nigga Unless ya come flexing that trigga, I dig ya That grave on the east side of town Lay ya six feet underground From man, to the dust to the ashes All I remember tell me where the cash is Clic Cloc barrel at my dome Give all your loot or you ain't going home But I ain't going out wit the pain I'm having illusions I'm having illusions driving me mad inside I'm having illusions I'm having illusions fucking me up in my mind I'm having illusions I'm having illusions driving me mad inside I'm having illusions I'm having illusions fucking me up in my mind Motherfuckers be driving me up the walls Hoping that I fall but they can suck my balls Straight jacket, strap it In a padded room when some punk niggas can't hack it Distracted from our reality Now I'm let out on a minor technicality They all fucked up now Cause they let a nigga back on the street somehow I'm looking for someone like me Living in my own world to my own degree On the loose in the city looking at the ho wit the big titties Looking at me and I feel shitty A little tensed up getting hot Cause she looks like my girl who just smoked at the crack spot I'm trying to find ways to cope But I ain't fucking round wit the gauge or a rope I'm having illusions I'm having illusions driving me mad inside I'm having illusions I'm having illusions fucking me up in my mind I'm having illusions I'm having illusions driving me mad inside I'm having illusions I'm having illusions fucking me up in my mind I'm having illusions
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Written by: Gil Evans, Louis Freese, Larry Muggerud
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, NOEL L SILVERMAN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Illusions" is a song by the American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The group is composed of B-Real, Sen Dog, DJ Muggs, and Eric Bobo.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Illusions" was released in 1995 as a part of the group's third studio album, "Temples of Boom".
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Album SuccessThe album "Temples of Boom" became a major success, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Harpsichord UseOne unique aspect of the song is its instrumental, which heavily features a harpsichord—a stringed instrument played by a keyboard, producing a sound often associated with classical music.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics involve themes of disillusionment and the complexities of urban life, which reflects Cypress Hill's core themes of social issues and personal experiences.
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Spanish VersionCypress Hill also recorded a Spanish version of "Illusions", which was included in their 1999 album "Los grandes éxitos en español". This reflects the group's Latino heritage; members B-Real and Sen Dog are of Cuban and Afro-Cuban descent.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Illusions" features surreal imagery and scenarios, supplementing the song's themes of disillusionment and confusion. It was directed by Dean Karr, known for his work with other music artists such as Marilyn Manson and Velvet Revolver.
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Cypress Hill's InfluenceWith songs like "Illusions", Cypress Hill played a significant role in the development of West Coast rap and hip-hop, and are noted for their pioneering fusion of Latin music with hip-hop.
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Illusive Graphics in AlbumThe cover art of the "Temples of Boom" album, where the song "Illusions" appears, features Salvador Dalí's "The Face of War", adding an extra dimension to the song's theme of illusions and confusion.
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Live Performance"Illusions" has been a steady part of Cypress Hill's live performances throughout the years, showcasing their high-energy concerts.
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