[Intro] [calm spoken tone over soft piano keys] Yeah… I see it clear now [Verse 1] Illusions of fusion got people confused Acting like they linked when the truth is removed Institution of movement claiming change is the goal But the same old patterns still taking control I tire of the dark, had to sort it apart Separate the real from the fake in my thoughts Stars in the sky don’t need no applause They just stay in place and follow the laws Connection ain’t forced, respect ain’t a show Either it is genuine or you already know I been watching the games, I been counting the cost Too many pretend while the substance is lost [Chorus] Illusions of fusion, I see through the act Institution of movement, but nothing’s intact I tire of the dark, had to sort it apart Real connection and respect — that’s the only part Yeah, real connection and respect [Verse 2] They talk about progress but stay in the same Same conversations, same empty claims I used to get caught in the noise and the talk Now I move with intention, no need to impress or perform The dark used to hold me, had me second-guessing my path Now I sort through the fog and I choose what will last Not everything close is meant to remain Some bonds only live when there’s something to gain I give what I mean, I mean what I give No need for the extra just to feel like I live Respect is the baseline, connection the proof Anything less and I’m walking aloof [Chorus] Illusions of fusion, I see through the act Institution of movement, but nothing’s intact I tire of the dark, had to sort it apart Real connection and respect — that’s the only part Yeah, real connection and respect [Bridge] [softer delivery, reflective] I don’t need the crowd to confirm what I know I don’t need the title to prove how I grow The dark taught me patience, the sorting brought peace Now I stand on what’s solid and release what can leave [Chorus] Illusions of fusion, I see through the act Institution of movement, but nothing’s intact I tire of the dark, had to sort it apart Real connection and respect — that’s the only part Yeah, real connection and respect [Outro] [spoken, fading] Keep it real Or keep it moving That’s all.
