Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa - Illusion lyrics
About this lyric:
Dua Lipa bursts onto the scene with "Illusion," the lead single from her highly anticipated album "Radical Optimism." The infectious melody instantly hooks you in, promising a dance floor anthem. Production flourishes, like the pulsating beat and a shimmering soundscape reminiscent of Tame Impala, elevate the track.
However, critical reception is divided. While some praise the undeniable catchiness of the chorus, others find the song formulaic. The playful wit and theatrical edge that characterized Lipa's previous hits seem absent in "Illusion," with some reviewers critiquing the generic lyrics.
Ultimately, "Illusion" is a pleasant pop song with undeniable mainstream appeal. Whether it lives up to the innovation Lipa has delivered in the past depends on your expectations. If you're looking for a guaranteed dance floor filler, "Illusion" might just be your new obsession. If you crave Lipa pushing boundaries, this song might play it a bit safe.
I been known to miss a red flag I been known to put my lover on a pedestal In the end those things just don't last And it's time I take my rose-coloured glasses off I already know your type tellin' me the things I like Tryin' make me yours for life takin' me for a ride I already know your type think you can play your cards right Don't you know I could do this dance all night Ooh what you doin' Don't know who you think that you're confusing I be like Ooh it's amusing You think I'm gonna fall for an illusion Dance all night dance all night Dance all night dance all night I be like Ooh Dance all night dance all night Dance all night dance dance Was a time when that shit might have worked Was a time when I just threw a match and let it burn Now I'm grown I know what I deserve I still like dancing with the lessons I already learned I already know your type tellin' me the things I like Tryin' make me yours for life taking me for a ride I already know your type think you can play your cards right Don't you know I could do this dance all night Ooh what you doin' Don't know who you think that you're confusing I be like Ooh it's amusing You think I'm gonna fall for an illusion Dance all night dance all night Dance all night dance all night I be like Ooh Dance all night dance all night Dance all night dance dance Illusion I really like the way you're moving Yeah I just wanna dance with the illusion Yeah I just wanna dance with Yeah I just wanna dance with I could dance all night Ooh what you doin' Don't know who you think that you're confusing I be like Ooh it's amusing You think I'm gonna fall for an illussion Ooh-ooh what you doing Don't know who you think that you're confusing I be like Ooh it's amusing You think I'm gonna fall for an illusion