IMAGINATION
3. Chromeo Lyrics


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Mhmmm
Yeah, yeah
Whoa
Yeah
All I have is my imagination
Makin' these musical creations to send me on beautiful vacations
All I ask is, when ya boy make it
Make it a point to bring the hatin' down and into the basement
I'm facin', all the odds
It's impossible for all, but God
I know I got it, so I try to keep it calm inside
And while it's on my mind
Word to the girls who often hide
Behind the truth and tell them awkward lies
I'm lost & often find myself tryna save it
Tell my doctor that it hurts and she just tell me be patient
I'm waitin
Used to believe in a lot, but now that lot is vacant
Usin' me cuz I'm not, the guy to leave 'em hangin'
Usually I can spot, somebody tryna fake it
Foolin' me with ya plots and flirty conversations
Truly I'm so far removed from it all
That I don't even make a move when I see you on the call
Naw
I got too much goin' on to think about you
Goals need my attention and not to mention
I went and got a 9-5 job and that takes a lot outta me
Seems I gotta hold it down if I want me a shot at these
Dreams keep me occupied, tied up, and productive
So I really ain't got no time, and that ain't up for discussion
I'm workin'
Slow down
And take the time, to unwind, you know you need it
You tell me that you're fine but I don't believe it, yeah




Let it go, let it go, cuz it's over
And open up to closure

Overall Meaning

In "Imagination," Chromeo expresses his reliance on his imagination and musical creations to take him away on mental vacations. He acknowledges the odds against him in pursuing his dreams but he keeps himself calm and collected on the inside. He advises those who hide their true selves and tell lies to face their truths. The song reveals his struggles with moving on from past relationships and staying focused on his goals. Chromeo affirms his decision to put his dreams first and not divert his attention to someone else. He encourages others to slow down and take time to unwind, let go, and move on from past situations that are over.


Line by Line Meaning

Mhmmm
Expression of interest and engagement in the following lyrics


Yeah, yeah
Further expression of interest in the song


Whoa
Expression of surprise or realization


Yeah
Agreement or affirmation


All I have is my imagination
The only thing the artist has is their imagination, which they use to create music and escape reality


Makin' these musical creations to send me on beautiful vacations
The singer creates music as a way to transport themselves to different places and experiences


All I ask is, when ya boy make it
The singer requests that when they are successful, others do not hate on them


Make it a point to bring the hatin' down and into the basement
The artist asks that any negativity or hatred be kept to a minimum or hidden away


I'm facin', all the odds
The artist acknowledges that they are up against many obstacles


It's impossible for all, but God
The artist recognizes that while success is unlikely for everyone, they believe they can achieve it with the help of a higher power


I know I got it, so I try to keep it calm inside
The singer is confident in their abilities and tries to stay calm and collected


And while it's on my mind
While the artist is thinking about their goals and aspirations


Word to the girls who often hide
A shoutout to women who frequently hide their true feelings or selves


Behind the truth and tell them awkward lies
These women might lie to cover up their true feelings in uncomfortable situations


I'm lost & often find myself tryna save it
The singer feels lost and often tries to fix things or save situations


Tell my doctor that it hurts and she just tell me be patient
The artist may feel stuck or frustrated, but their doctor encourages patience


I'm waitin
The artist is waiting for something to happen or for things to come together


Used to believe in a lot, but now that lot is vacant
The singer used to have a lot of beliefs or expectations, but they no longer do


Usin' me cuz I'm not, the guy to leave 'em hangin'
Some people might take advantage of the singer's kind nature and willingness to help others


Usually I can spot, somebody tryna fake it
The artist is good at recognizing when someone is being insincere or fake


Foolin' me with ya plots and flirty conversations
Some people might try to deceive the artist with their intentions or flirtation


Truly I'm so far removed from it all
The artist feels distant or uninvolved from certain situations or people


That I don't even make a move when I see you on the call
The singer may avoid engaging with certain people or situations, even if they try to contact them


Naw
Slight disagreement or negation of the previous line


I got too much goin' on to think about you
The singer is busy with their own goals and priorities and cannot focus on others


Goals need my attention and not to mention
The singer's goals require their full attention and energy


I went and got a 9-5 job and that takes a lot outta me
The singer has a full-time job that requires a lot of their time and energy


Seems I gotta hold it down if I want me a shot at these
The artist must remain focused and dedicated in order to achieve their goals


Dreams keep me occupied, tied up, and productive
The artist's dreams and aspirations keep them busy and motivated


So I really ain't got no time, and that ain't up for discussion
The singer has no extra time to spare and will not entertain arguments about it


I'm workin'
The singer is working hard to achieve their goals


Slow down
Advice to take a break and relax


And take the time, to unwind, you know you need it
The artist recommends taking the time to relax and destress


You tell me that you're fine but I don't believe it, yeah
The artist does not believe that someone is truly fine when they say they are


Let it go, let it go, cuz it's over
Advice to let go of past situations or experiences


And open up to closure
Advice to come to terms with and find closure from past experiences




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