Had an epiphany, and this what it seems
It’s smoke and mirrors, don’t wanna believe
For far too long they’ve been plotting on me
The story’s unfolding now, it’s a conspiracy
Starting to feel like got déjà vu
I remember being here, must be a glitch in The matrix
Look around, they all got the same face on
I’m standing by the phone, someone call me
Bring me to life (To life, to life, to life, to life, to life)
Show me how to live (To live, to live, to live, to live, to live, to live)
‘Cause I lose control, feeling like Neo in The Matrix
I just wanna live, I just wanna live, oh whoa
I took a red and a blue pill, now I
I can’t decide what’s make believe or real
Am I awake or am I still asleep?
It’s killing me (Killing me)
Into the oracle, I wanted to know
What I was supposed to do, she said I see on my own
And the craziest thing is that you already know
Try to decipher the signs on the side of the road
Starting to feel like got déjà vu
I remember being here, must be a glitch in the matrix
Look around, they all got the same face on
I’m standing by the phone, someone call me
Bring me to life, yeah (To life, to life, to life, to life, to life)
Show me how to live (To live, to live, to live, to live, to live, to live)
‘Cause I lose control, feeling like Neo in The matrix
I just wanna live, I just wanna live, oh whoa
I took a red and a blue pill, now I
I can’t decide what’s make believe or real
Am I awake or am I still asleep?
It’s killing me (Killing me)
I need you, you gotta help me
I’m part human, part android
I need your power so you can charge me, charge me
Oh whoa, stuck in the matrix, oh, bring me to life
Bring me to life (To life, to life, to life, to life, to life)
Show me how to live (To live, to live, to live, to live, to live, to live)
‘Cause I lose control, feeling like Neo in The Matrix
I just wanna live, I just wanna live, oh whoa
Exploring Reality and Identity in “Matrix”
Chris Brown’s “Matrix” draws listeners into a world of uncertainty and introspection, using vivid references to the iconic film. The lyrics capture a sense of being trapped in an artificial reality—”It’s smoke and mirrors, don’t wanna believe”—and the struggle to distinguish between illusion and truth. Brown’s use of déjà vu and the metaphor of taking both the red and blue pills symbolizes conflicting desires for awareness and escapism. The constant repetition of “bring me to life” and “show me how to live” speaks to a yearning for authenticity and self-realization. Ultimately, the song becomes a powerful reflection on feeling disconnected in a world where everyone seems the same, and longing for genuine connection and clarity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2024