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eCsiLe, BarAbel, J​-​Philly - Smoke & Mirrors feat BarAbel & J​-​Philly

from 11​:​44 by eCsiLe

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This song is an upbeat and playful satire of the tendency of people to be self-centered, materialistic, and shallow.

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(Verse 1 - eCsiLe)
Bound to attract what we exhibit. A world full of people seeking the freedom to fit in
with every other person they see but they secretly wish they could destroy everything
that doesn’t feed what they perceive they need, indeed they’re like sheep, searching the field to feed,
but when the rain comes they are too dumb to move before water begins to fill their lungs,
Ignorant to the battles happening among powers & principalities above,
They have no love, they view the rest of humanity as a prop in the story of,
how the world revolves around one person,
competing with millions of others whose version,
of truth follows the same philosophy,
Brainwashed, caught up in committing atrocities.

(Chorus)
Welcome one and all to main attraction.
A place where reality bends to the will of the light and sound bouncing all around, see what you want but you can not have it!
Have no fear, there is no one here but you staring into yourself so cheers,
but things are not what they appear.
To be clear we’re in a world of smoke & mirrors.

(Verse 2 - BarAbel)
Survival of the fittest. See that's your business.
Always try and be the top dog. Devolving in the regress.
Strike a pose. You know, narcissism at its finest.
Try and make a name for yourself, see who is the highest.
Build your tower of Babel and battle the rabble.
Distraction from the shackles that rattle.
You're the cattle so grapple with the thought that you're not in the saddle.
Do you feel in charge? Don't make the devil cackle!
On these grounds darkness abounds and crowns all the wicked get your ticket.
People are laughing now, Clowns in a freak show. Everyone's a friendly foe.
Confusion leaves room for the chaos to grow. (Grow.) Try and be the goat.
Stay a float. Make your moats.
Fill it with the blood of your enemies. This is cutthroat.
No rest for the wicked. Keep on going for the throne.
You'll find the lamb upon it though. This is death row.

(Chorus)
Welcome one and all to main attraction.
A place where reality bends to the will of the light and sound bouncing all around, see what you want but you can not have it!
Have no fear, there is no one here but you staring into yourself so cheers,
but things are not what they appear.
To be clear we’re in a world of smoke & mirrors.

(Verse 3 - J-Philly)
In a world that’s so severely lost and prone to fear of the unknown, where the soul is supposed to grow in love sincere, it’s a war zone,
the divide is a rollercoaster clearing culture smear, total global social order rope a dope provoke your peers,
the board is coded for your involvement it’s yours to steer, the road of atonement gets lowly, solve it to toast and cheer,
there’s always saboteurs acting like they’re goats in here, damage control ain’t gon’ spare you now that you have poked the bear,
Phil-Da-Beast killing beats I’m bringing flavor like some roasted rear, inner peace been achieved these demons hate me cause I won’t adhere,
I’m solely molded from holy forces so hold your torches, only worsens your chances of getting thrown through the troposphere,
gather a moment to focus after you fall back to surface, you can’t tell malice from solace, you’ll feel alone and scared,
snap the hypnosis that’s torn you ragged, distractions are bogus, now that you’ve found out your purpose beware of the smoke and mirrors!

(Chorus)
Welcome one and all to main attraction.
A place where reality bends to the will of the light and sound bouncing all around, see what you want but you can not have it!
Have no fear, there is no one here but you staring into yourself so cheers,
but things are not what they appear.
To be clear we’re in a world of smoke & mirrors.

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from 11​:​44, track released September 1, 2023
Produced by eCsiLe

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eCsiLe Aumsville, Oregon

A musical artist with a love for lyricism and musical expression… After releasing his first solo album in 2011, he began work on a sophomore effort titled "Painful Inhabitance." Before it was released, eCsiLe disappeared from music.

After a long journey that felt like 40 years in the wilderness, he’s back. What does that mean? Time will tell what God has in store... but it's in the right hands. ... more

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