Illusion of the Past by Masahiro Shinoda published on 2022-04-13T05:43:15Z [MY MISSION] My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music. https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/ [CONCEPT] We can never erase the past. However, what if regretting past mistakes is making you hesitate to take up a new challenge? Picture the rejections and negative reactions from others that have been afflicting you like a nightmare. Realize that those are now only images in your head. Open up your inner eyes, let’s get out of the dungeon of repentance. In reality, we should build a solid relationship with only what can be found before us at this moment. [LYRICS] When I'm stuck with thoughts of mine Days of tears came up to mind But now I know it’s time to get out of there Take a breath and close my eyes Don’t resist, just say goodbye Till the storm is gone This disease is hard to cure My regrets, deep inside of me I tell myself it’s time to take a closer look With inner eyes, it’ll be okay Just thoughts of mine, don’t be afraid Now, I must be brave I don’t need a place to hide From the mistakes that I’ve made I’ll never be confined to the illusion of the past Never again Shaking off the fog in my head I'll sail through the stormy days ‘Cause, I’ve learned how to see things the way they are Don’t need to be so cynical My confidence, now it's real I won’t be afraid I just wanna prove that I can stand up and go much further And I’ll never be confined to the illusion of the past Never again Oh, say goodbye to all my fears… I don’t need a place to hide From the mistakes that I’ve made No, I don’t mean to deny what I’ve done before I just need to let things go And I’ll never be confined to the illusion of the past Never again Goodbye, my days of tears… (all my fears…) When I'm stuck with thoughts of mine Days of tears came up to mind But now I know it’s time to get out of there Take a breath and close my eyes Don’t resist Just say goodbye to the illusion of the past The illusion of the past I feel myself becoming awake Genre Rock Comment by -Nick Murray- Very cool! 2022-09-01T16:21:52Z Comment by mayur saikia very engaging style 2022-07-21T17:09:59Z Comment by Rob Terstall Cool song! 2022-06-28T21:38:59Z Comment by E-Ruizzo Great section there and transition back to the song !! 2022-06-26T19:56:19Z Comment by Amanda Sanderson's Playlists and Reposts Lovely guitar and voice! 2022-06-17T21:38:48Z Comment by Nemorivagus1 like this song!! like the way it flows😊✨✨🌜 2022-06-14T07:27:21Z Comment by QB Bills Great album. 2022-06-09T21:58:13Z Comment by Merina Dobson-Perry Another great message, delivered with strong, sincere vocals. Much respect to you, Masahiro-san! 2022-05-25T15:35:09Z Comment by Merina Dobson-Perry I love the progression right here! 2022-05-25T15:34:13Z Comment by Pier WILL You do your melodies well, your lyrics, beautiful work my friend! ❤️Love, 🕊️Peace, 🙏Respect 2022-05-15T12:13:19Z Comment by Aquatic actually it just sounds great 2022-04-27T11:09:58Z Comment by Masahiro Shinoda @user-183141185: Hi Michael, thank you for listening and kind words. I appreciate your support! 2022-04-22T13:35:07Z Comment by fonzdot rad 2022-04-20T15:02:49Z Comment by Calyx Kre Awesome drums and vocals!!!!! 2022-04-17T18:26:24Z Comment by Falsestart Great work man. Nice vocals! 2022-04-17T08:05:21Z Comment by Masahiro Shinoda @mozactab: I wanted to add some dramatic vibes here, like Queens' songs. I'm glad you like it! 2022-04-17T01:11:37Z Comment by Masahiro Shinoda @mozactab: Thank you for listening! I'm so glad to hear your kind words! 2022-04-17T01:10:07Z Comment by Rollione I love the mood and melody in this song! 2022-04-16T15:08:43Z Comment by Chihiro MATSUMOTO(JETTT) ギター最高! 2022-04-16T12:37:21Z Comment by Chihiro MATSUMOTO(JETTT) 新曲、素敵ですね!優しい歌声が歌詞にピッタリです。 2022-04-16T12:33:50Z Comment by Per Bronco Karlsson Nice harmonies and chord twists, well played. Lovely song. 2022-04-16T09:10:18Z Comment by faith ;) Such good songwriting! Love the message, as always! 2022-04-15T20:24:10Z Comment by Elijah Johnston (lige lol) とても良い! 私はこれが大好きです 2022-04-15T19:35:14Z Comment by Elijah Johnston (lige lol) o gosh I love these chordsssss 2022-04-15T19:34:04Z Comment by LOONY DE BUSSY Nice to hear a new one 🎈 Melodic chorus and also the guitar 😎🎈🤍 2022-04-15T11:27:46Z Comment by GrevusAnjl Great music, great lyrics. Very nicely done, Masahiro. Your talents make the world a better place. :) 2022-04-14T16:12:16Z Comment by GrevusAnjl I really enjoy your write-ups as well as your songs. You're doing a wonderful job focusing on (and sharing) hopeful concepts. :) 2022-04-14T16:06:48Z Comment by CW Mullins I have to follow on Spotify! Follow me back if you can, CW Mullins 😸 2022-04-13T16:21:41Z