Written by the lead singer, and keyboardist of the band Styx, Dennis DeYoung.
Released on the “The Grand Illusion” album in 1977, also included on their (Styx) greatest hits album, along with songs such as “Come Sail Away”, “Renegade” and “Mr.Roboto”.
Welcome to the Grand illusion
Come on in and see what's happening
Pay the price, get your tickets for the show
The stage is set, the band starts playing
Suddenly your heart is pounding
Wishing secretly you were a star
But don't be fooled by the radio
The TV or the magazines
They show you photographs of how your life should be
But they're just someone else's fantasy
So if you think your life is complete confusion
Because you never win the game
Just remember that it's a Grand illusion
'Cause deep inside we're all the same
We're all the same...
So if you think your life is complete confusion
Because your neighbors got it made
Just remember that it's a Grand illusion
And deep inside we're all the same
America spells competition
Join us in our blind ambition
Get yourself a brand new motor car
Someday soon we'll stop to ponder
What on Earth's this spell we're under
We made the grade and still we wonder
Who the hell we are
The Grand Illusion was written by Dennis DeYoung.
The Grand Illusion was produced by Chuck Panozzo & John Panozzo & James Young & Tommy Shaw & Dennis DeYoung.
Styx released The Grand Illusion on Thu Jul 07 1977.