The Illusion Fades
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Hide my eye's from the candle light
It's so importaint
Oh, don't want to see
People people everywhere
Coming going, no one cares
It's so importaint
Can't you dig this vivid thing that's going on?
Do you really want to know what love is?
To color into something to live for
When the pain is too much to bear
Nothing there, it's so hard to bear
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to say
Don't know who to blame
It's so importaint
Can't you dig this vivid thing going on?
Mirror mirror on the wall
Do you tell the truth at all?
or is it just an illusion?
Oh, don't want to see
Can I pass thru your dimention?
Could we reach the other side?
It's so importaint
Can't you dig this vivid thing going on?
The Illusion Fades
The Illusion Fades
The Wipers' 1987 track 'The Illusion Fades' stands as a pivotal moment in post-punk history, marking the band's transition from the raw energy of their early work to a more polished, atmospheric sound. Released alongside the seminal album 'Is This Real?', the song exemplifies the Manchester sound's unique blend of industrial grit and melodic sensibility. With its driving bassline and haunting vocals, the recording captures the era's fascination with alienation and technological anxiety, themes central to the band's identity. This track remains a definitive example of how the Wipers evolved their musical approach, influencing a generation of artists who sought to merge electronic textures with traditional rock structures. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a specific mood that resonates with listeners across different generations.