: Moving from being "foolish" enough to believe an ex to finally seeing through their "fake" intentions.
The story of the collaboration, " Hallucination ," centers on the aftermath of a toxic romance and the surreal moment an "unwanted lustful old flame" attempts to return. The Inspiration Regard x Years & Years - Hallucination (Extended Mix)
: Critics have compared the video's minacious and futuristic art direction to the dark, tech-focused worlds of Black Mirror and Squid Game . Themes in the Lyrics : Moving from being "foolish" enough to believe
Regard transformed the track into an 80s-inspired, disco-pop anthem, adding what Alexander called a "sexy trippy life" to the production. Themes in the Lyrics Regard transformed the track
: Inspired by the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? , the video features Alexander as an "apprehensive contestant" in a grueling, dark dance competition.
: Regard is portrayed as a "mysteriously sinister driving force" watching the competition from behind the scenes on television screens.
: Realizing that while a former lover may "look like a vision," their presence is actually a "hallucination" intended to cause pain again.