[verse] You might not know it now But in the end you will agree There's nothing you can do You're gonna see what I want you to see I know that you're confused That's how I want you to be right now Your senses are fooling you What you think you know is what I allow [break] [pre-chorus] Your world bends to my desire All things are how I want them to be I'm the gaslighter supreme You think you know whats real - just wait, you'll see [chorus] I'm the Illusionist Your senses can't compete You're running naked on the street And shiver from the heat I'm the Illusionist Altering sights, smells, and sounds My phantasms all surround Where truth is lost, I am found [break] [verse] Your mind is playing tricks You're not sure what to do You believe what isn't there And you doubt what's really true What color is the sky? You may not ever know I know you're aiming high When you should be shooting low [break] [bridge] I know you think I hate you But the truth is nowhere close I'm an artist, you're my canvas I know you might think it's morose [guitar solo] [chorus] I'm the Illusionist Your senses can't compete You're running naked on the street And shiver from the heat I'm the Illusionist Altering sights, smells, and sounds My phantasms all surround Where truth is lost, I am found [break] [chorus] I'm the Illusionist Your senses can't compete You're running naked on the street And shiver from the heat I'm the Illusionist Altering sights, smells, and sounds My phantasms all surround Where truth is lost, I am found [break] [outro] I'm the illusionist It's more than just a game Do you even know your name? Where truth is lost, I remain [end]