Complicated Illusions
Manic Street Preachers * Track #7 On The Ultra Vivid Lament
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Complicated Illusions by Manic Street Preachers
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Manic Street PreachersProduced by
Dave EringaWrited by
James Dean Bradfield & Nicky Wire & Sean MooreAbout
Having been at one of Manic’s gig when they played this song, this song was written about Nicky Wire’s mother who died during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Complicated Illusions Lyrics
[Verse 1]
On a street of old bones
Dust masquerades as skin
Time turns itself to stone
Nothing left to lose and nothing left to win
[Verse 2]
Desires to break and deconstruct
I defend the middle ground
Every battle I’ve ever fought
Has either been lost or bought
[Chorus]
And in the rhythm of your voice
I find space to rejoice
My complicated illusions
Leave me with no choice
[Verse 3]
Even the answers that I dream
Are riddled with doubt and holes
Illusions are complicated
Redacted and retold
[Chorus]
And in the rhythm of your voice
I find space to rejoice
My complicated illusions
Leave me with no choice
And in the margins of the page
Truth hides but leaves a trace
My complicated illusions
Are now no more than faith
[Solo]
[Chorus]
And in the rhythm of your voice
I find space to rejoice
My complicated illusions
Leave me with no choice
And in the margins of the page
Truth hides but leaves a trace
My complicated illusions
Are now no more than faith
Complicated Illusions Q&A
Who wrote Complicated Illusions's ?
Complicated Illusions was written by James Dean Bradfield & Nicky Wire & Sean Moore.
Who produced Complicated Illusions's ?
Complicated Illusions was produced by Dave Eringa.
When did Manic Street Preachers release Complicated Illusions?
Manic Street Preachers released Complicated Illusions on Fri Sep 10 2021.
What did Manic Street Preachers say about "Complicated Illusions"?
[The song is like] the battle between chaos and calm with a gliding majestic lyrical flow – leaning towards More Than This era-Roxy – Bowie’s Lodger – peak pop Echo and the Bunnymen.
— via NME