The Fantasy
30 Seconds to Mars · A Beautiful Lie [2005]
Even with a stranger never gets painless
Don't be afraid
Every time I think I'm gonna change it
It's driving me insane
Do you live, do you die, do you bleed for the fantasy?
In your mind to your eyes, do you see?
It's the fantasy
Maybe tonight we can forget about it all
It could be just like heaven
I'm a machine
No longer living, just a shell of what I dreamed
Do you live, do you die, do you bleed for the fantasy?
In your mind to your eyes, do you see?
It's the fantasy
Say it, say it, say it to believe
Say it, say it to me
Do you live, do you die, do you bleed for the fantasy?
Automatic, I imagine, I believe
Do you live, do you die, do you bleed for the fantasy?
Do you live, do you die, do you bleed for the fantasy?
In your mind to your eyes, do you see?
It's the fantasy
Automatic, I imagine, I believe
Automatic, I imagine, I believe
Say it, say it, say it to believe
(Automatic, I imagine, I believe)
Say it, say it to me
(Automatic, I imagine, I believe)
Say it, say it, say it to believe
(Automatic, I imagine, I believe)
Say it, say it to me
Automatic, I imagine, I believe
I believe, I believe, I believe
The Fantasy - 30 Seconds to Mars
Released on the 2005 album A Beautiful Lie, "The Fantasy" stands as a defining track in the discography of 30 Seconds to Mars. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of alternative rock and electronic textures, characterized by Jaren Lewison's emotive vocals and layered synthesizers. As a centerpiece of the record, it captures the introspective and dramatic themes prevalent in their mid-2000s work, bridging the gap between their early indie roots and their mainstream breakthrough. The recording reflects the era's shift toward polished, radio-friendly rock while maintaining the group's distinct atmospheric identity. It remains a staple of their catalog, often cited alongside hits like "Kings & Queens" and "Hurricane" as a key representation of their evolving sound during this period.