Joanna's views on her debut album tend to be rather negative, as she has stated often in public interviews that she greatly dislikes its corporate nature, its blatant commercialism, and its misclassification as jazz. Her second album, 2009's Joanna & 王若琳 contained more of her own writing, including an entire disk (titled The Adult Storybook and credited to New Tokyo Terror) of original material. The personnel of her new album includes Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Freddy Koella, Paul Bushnell, and Brian MacLeod. In 2011, Joanna released one cover album The Things We Do For Love along with The Adventures Of Bernie The Schoolboy, which is her 2nd original album.
As she was partially raised in the United States, she was exposed to many classic pop music acts, among them The Beatles, Queen, and Oingo Boingo. Among her major influences are Danny Elfman, Yoeko Kurahashi (倉橋ヨエコ), Paul McCartney, and video game soundtracks, most notably those from the Castlevania, Zelda, and Mario series.
She is also a left-handed guitarist.
She has also covered various popular songs in English and in Chinese on Taiwanese television programs, and has released an EP including songs by Paul Simon and The Carpenters, among others.
Pure Imagination
王若琳 Lyrics
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and you'll be in a world of pure imagination
Take a look,
and you'll see into your imagination
We'll begin with a spin
Traveling in the world of my creation
What we'll see will defy explanation
If you want to view paradise
Anything you want to, do it
Wanna change the world?
There's nothing to it
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanna change the world?
There's nothing to it
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be
The lyrics to "Pure Imagination" by 王若琳 are about letting your imagination run wild and exploring the endless possibilities that can be achieved through imagination. The song invites the listener to come along on a journey and open their minds to the world of pure imagination, where anything is possible.
The first stanza starts with an invitation to join the singer on a journey to a world of pure imagination. The next line encourages the listener to take a closer look inside their own imagination, where they will see things that defy explanation. The second half of the stanza is about traveling through the singer's imagination, which is so vast and intricate that it can't be adequately described with words.
The second stanza repeats the idea of viewing paradise by simply looking around and experiencing your surroundings with an open mind. It encourages the listener to seize the opportunity to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world. The last two lines of the chorus talk about how living in a world of pure imagination is a freeing experience, as it allows you to be true to yourself and to express yourself freely.
Overall, "Pure Imagination" is a song about the power of imagination and how it can be used to change the world. It encourages listeners to embrace their creativity and to explore the limitless possibilities that exist within their own minds.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me,
Join me on a journey
and you'll be in a world of pure imagination
And you'll enter a world filled with limitless creativity
Take a look,
Observe closely
and you'll see into your imagination
And you'll uncover the depths of your own imagination
We'll begin with a spin
Our adventure will start with some playful momentum
Traveling in the world of my creation
We'll journey through a world that I have personally crafted
What we'll see will defy explanation
The things we'll see will be so extraordinary that they defy rational description
If you want to view paradise
If you want to see a place of absolute wonder
Simply look around and view it
Just take a moment to look at the world around you
Anything you want to, do it
You have the power to achieve anything you desire
Wanna change the world?
Do you want to bring about positive transformation?
There's nothing to it
It's not as difficult as it may seem
There is no life I know
I have never encountered a life
To compare with pure imagination
That can measure up to the pure, unbridled power of the imagination
Living there, you'll be free
Existing in such a world will unburden you and set you free
If you truly wish to be
If that's what you truly want
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, TARADAM MUSIC, INC., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
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