Illusions

by BŠĀR

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Label: Mother Night Label

Illusions, the third single from multi-instrumentalist artist ‘BŠĀR’ - is a perfectly crafted slice of alt-pop that effortlessly glides between synth-pop and indie rock, continuing to showcase the producer’s knack for bold juxtaposition met with soul-searching lyrics.

Brooding yet playful, with lush synth-laden flourishes underpinned by a gritty, retrofied production, Illusions discusses the confusion and delirium that often counterpoints life’s expectations.

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Lyrics:

I’ve got a mind that’s taking me off, taking me off
If I find that you were the cost, this head is lost
I don’t know what’s right or what’s wrong
And I don’t know if I’m weak or I’m strong
I’ve got a mind that’s taking me off, taking me off

Everybody’s looking for their own contradiction
Only asking, “What will I do?”
I’ll give it up.

I’ve got a mind that’s taking me there, taking me there
Is it fine to be lost anywhere? Changing affair
A life that leaves me anonymous
From a theatre of self-confidence
I’ve got a mind that’s taking me there, taking me there

Everybody’s looking for their own contradiction
Only asking, “What will I do?”
I’ll give it up.

Everybody tells me it’s a long road to ruin –
Something that a human should choose
Life is but a dream, create your own illusion
Affecting what you think I’ll do
I’m going to give it up

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released April 2, 2021
All music composed, arranged and produced by Ben Royston

Mastering by Ashley Smith

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BŠĀR England, UK

Artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist BŠĀR is the stage name of classically trained composer and performer Ben Royston. With an appetite for genre-bending, BŠĀR mines the edges of pop, jazz, R&B, new wave, hip-hop and alt. rock. BŠĀR cultivates an ‘anything is possible’ approach to music: writing, arranging and performing every track, with no genre off limits. ... more

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