Song Description

I wrote when I was young: "A wise man knows love is an illusion, but enters into it anyway for its beauty." (c) MHC

Lyrics

I wrote when I was young:
"A wise man knows love is an illusion, but enters into it anyway for its beauty."
(c) MHC
Love is an Illusion

(Verse 1)
I've seen hearts crash like glass on stone,
Dreamers lost when the dream was gone,
I've watched the moonlight fade at dawn,
Still I chase that shimmer on and on.
Every kiss a spark that burns too soon,
Every vow a whisper to the moon,
But I'd trade my calm for the chaos' tune,
To feel the beauty in the wound.

(Chorus)
'Cause love is an illusion, soft as smoke,
A magic trick the heart provokes,
It fools the wise, it breaks the sane,
It paints the joy inside the pain.
And though I know it can't be true,
I step inside that dream with you,
A wise man knows love's an illusion--
And falls for it anyway.

(Verse 2)
We build our castles in shifting sand,
Hold forever in a trembling hand,
Every touch is a fleeting flame,
Every goodbye sounds the same.
Still the stars keep telling lies,
Still I look for truth in your eyes,
If it's only smoke, then let it rise,
I'll breathe it in till the moment dies.

(Chorus)
'Cause love is an illusion, soft as smoke,
A magic trick the heart provokes,
It fools the wise, it breaks the sane,
It paints the joy inside the pain.
And though I know it can't be true,
I step inside that dream with you,
A wise man knows love's an illusion--
And falls for it anyway.

(Chorus - Repeat)
Yeah, love is an illusion, wild and deep,
A spell too sweet for souls to keep,
It fades at dawn, yet still I stay,
'Cause fools and wise men love the same way.
And though I know it can't be true,
I step inside that dream with you,
A wise man knows love's an illusion--
And falls for it anyway.