: Realizing that while a former lover may "look like a vision," their presence is actually a "hallucination" intended to cause pain again.
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 : Realizing that while a former lover may
: Regard is portrayed as a "mysteriously sinister driving force" watching the competition from behind the scenes on television screens. Regard x Years & Years - Hallucination (Extended Mix)
Regard transformed the track into an 80s-inspired, disco-pop anthem, adding what Alexander called a "sexy trippy life" to the production.