Lyrics Pure Illusion - Descendants of Cain

Pure Illusion

In all extremes I seem to see
Through what I own
Or do they own me?
Or do I live in fear of what I want
Afraid to see just what I’ve got?
I know sometimes I get confused
About what is need and what I choose
A little thing perhaps to you
But it governs me and what I do
It’s really not a mystery
Why all these thoughts they follow me
Across the face of every child
Is accompanied by flawless doubt
That there’s something wrong
There’s something gone
There’s something there that does not belong
So what are we still hiding?
What are we still hiding from?
All these years I thought I owned what is real
Don’t you know it’s pure illusion?
It’s pure illusion I wonder what they will find
When our kingdom rots beneath the ground?
A monument that fell away
A testament of our decay
As they cycle will contain itself
A lifetime spent accruing wealth
Why can’t I take it with me?
Why can’t I take it when I’m gone?
All these years I thought I owned what is real
Don’t you know it’s pure illusion
It’s pure illusion
(Let it go)
Don’t you know it’s pure illusion?
It’s pure illusion
So take us to the edge
And cast off selfishness instead
Don’t be afraid to do without
Just raise your hands and begin to shout
Burn your money!
End these wars!
Stop the pain!
Tear down these walls!
Give us what we want to see
A world without hypocrisy
I’ve spent so long letting go
Just let it go…