Delusion– English Lyrics

• By: ONE OK ROCK

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy of ONE OK ROCK's "Delusion:All," a powerful rock anthem that confronts political disillusionment and urges listeners to question the world around them. Explore the potent lyrics and driving instrumentation, offering a unique insight into the band's critique of society and a chance to connect with their call for change.

[English]

They'll conquer us if we divide

And no one will listen to you

We gotta stand up and draw a line

It's time to fall back or shoot

Why does it feel like they don't feel anything?

I pray there's a future behind those walls, but maybe I'm delusional

Let's make a deal, pretend this bastard democracy

Is just how we want it and we're not exhausted

But maybe we're delusional

...

We're all de-fucking-lusional

...

When everything's supposed to happen for a reason

And every talking head expects ya to believe them

But we don't need them, we are the kingdom

We know the amount that we have shared was never even

Why does it feel like they don't feel anything?

I pray there's a future behind those walls, but maybe I'm delusional

Let's make a deal, pretend this bastard democracy

Is just how we want it and we're not exhausted

I know

In order to be free, you gotta let go

But know that once you do, that's when they take hold

Everything's fair in love and war, so

Why does it feel like they don't feel anything?

I pray there's a future behind those walls, but maybe I'm delusional

Let's make a deal, pretend this bastard democracy

Is just how we want it and we're not exhausted

But maybe we're delusional

But maybe we're delusional

We are delusional, whoa

...

We're all de-fucking-lusional

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
conquer /ˈkɒŋkər/ B2	verb - overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force
divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ B1	verb - separate or be separated into parts
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet. verb - to tolerate or put up with (something).
draw /drɔː/ A2	verb - produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on paper, etc., with a pencil, pen, etc. verb - to attract or cause to come
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control
shoot /ʃuːt/ A2	verb - discharge a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.
pray /preɪ/ B1	verb - address a solemn request or expression of thanks to God or another deity.
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - a time that is to come
walls /wɔːlz/ A1	noun - a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land
delusional /dɪˈluːʒən(ə)l/ C1	adjective - characterized by or holding idiosyncratic beliefs or impressions that are contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of a mental disorder.
deal /diːl/ A2	noun - an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit verb - to distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game.
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B1	verb - behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.
democracy /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ B2	noun - a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ B2	adjective - drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
reason /ˈriːz(ə)n/ A2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. verb - think, understand, and form judgements logically.
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.
kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ B1	noun - a country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.
shared /ʃeəd/ A2	verb - have (something) in common with one or more other(s).
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or power of someone else; able to act or be done as one wishes. verb - to release from captivity or constraint.
war /wɔːr/ A2	noun - a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

Key Grammar Structures

• They'll conquer us if we divide

  ➔ First conditional (if + present simple, will + verb) to show a possible future consequence

  ➔ The phrase "They'll conquer us if we divide" expresses a **conditional situation** where division leads to being conquered.

• We gotta stand up and draw a line

  ➔ Expression with modal verb 'gotta' (colloquial for 'have got to') indicating necessity or obligation

  ➔ The phrase "We gotta stand up" uses the colloquial form of 'have to', emphasizing necessity to act.

• It's time to fall back or shoot

  ➔ Expression of a set phrase 'it's time to...' (infinitive) indicating that it's the appropriate moment to do something

  ➔ The phrase "It's time to fall back or shoot" uses an idiomatic expression to suggest a critical moment for action.

• I pray there's a future behind those walls

  ➔ Use of 'there's' (contraction of there is) with a noun to indicate existence or presence

  ➔ The phrase "there's a future behind those walls" uses 'there's' to express the existence of a future condition or hope.

• Let's make a deal, pretend this bastard democracy

  ➔ Imperative form 'Let's' (let us) to suggest an action or proposal

  ➔ The phrase "Let's make a deal" uses the imperative form 'Let's' to propose a cooperative action.