Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Just My Imagination
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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I watch as how she passes by
I said to myself
Your such a lucky guy
To have a good girl like her
It's truly your dream come true
Out of all the fellows in the world
She belongs to you'
Running away with me
It was just my imagination
Running away with me
Soon we'll be married
And raise a family oh yeah
In a cosy little home
In the country
Where two children maybe for real
Until you rise
I can feel you eyes on all
This couldn't be a dream
For too real it all seems
But it was just my imagination (once again)
Running away with me
Tell you it's just my imagination
Running away with me
Every night, on my knees I pray,
Dear Lord, hear my plea
Don't ever let another
Take her love from me
Or I will surely die
Ooh, her love is heavenly
When her arms enfold me,
I hear a tender rhapsody
But in reality,
She doesn't even know me
But in reality she doesn't really know me
It was just my imagination, running away with me running, running, running, running, running
Babe it was just my imagination running away with me
It was just my imagination running away with me (hold me)
Just my imagination
Running away with me
The song "Just My Imagination" by Boyz II Men is a soulful R&B ballad that speaks of a man's deep longing for his dream girl. The opening lyrics, "Each day through my window, I watch as she passes by," set the tone for the track as the singer watches the woman he loves from afar. He feels lucky to have her, but deep inside he knows it's just his imagination. The lyrics "Running away with me" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing that his wishful thinking is taking over his mind.
The song speaks of the man's desire to marry the woman he loves and raise a family with her. However, he knows that his feelings for her are not reciprocated, and she doesn't even know he exists. He begs the Lord to protect their relationship and not let anyone else interfere because he knows he would die without her love. The final verses of the song speak of the singer's bittersweet realization that her love is just a fantasy and it's time for him to move on.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on unrequited love and the heartache that comes with it. It's a testament to the power of the imagination and how it can both inspire and deceive us.
Line by Line Meaning
Each day through my window
Every day, I watch from my window
I watch as how she passes by
I see her walk by
I said to myself
I thought to myself
Your such a lucky guy
I am lucky to have her
To have a good girl like her
She is a great girl
It's truly your dream come true
Having her is a dream come true
Out of all the fellows in the world
She chose me over everyone else
She belongs to you'
She is mine
But it was just my imagination
None of it was real
Running away with me
My mind made it up
Soon we'll be married
We will be getting married soon
And raise a family oh yeah
We will have a family
In a cosy little home
We will live in a nice house
In the country
It will be in a rural area
Where two children maybe for real
We will have two children
Until you rise
Until you wake up
I can feel you eyes on all
I feel your eyes on me
This couldn't be a dream
It feels too real to be made up
For too real it all seems
It is very believable
It was just my imagination (once again)
It was all in my head and not real
Dear Lord, hear my plea
I pray to the Lord
Don't ever let another
Do not let anyone else
Take her love from me
Take her love away
Or I will surely die
It would be the end of me
Ooh, her love is heavenly
Her love is amazing
When her arms enfold me,
When she embraces me
I hear a tender rhapsody
I feel a beautiful love song
But in reality,
But in real life
She doesn't even know me
She doesn't know who I am
It was just my imagination, running away with me running, running, running, running, running
It was my mind tricking me
Babe it was just my imagination running away with me
It was just my imagination once again
It was just my imagination running away with me (hold me)
It wasn't real, but it felt like it
Just my imagination
It was all in my head
Running away with me
It was my mind tricking me
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kcaviatrix
As a huge fan of most originals, I still have to give ultimate respect to these smooth voices making a beautiful version of such a classic ballad. Their harmony is just always so beautiful!
Mike Davis
Same ๐๐
S M
Their voices have matured like fine wine over the years, while their peers can even hold a note. Boys 2 Men Forever!!!
Frankie B
Sisco...
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Sisqo ..Dru Hill
Linda Wyche
WOW! Loving this version. Just Beautiful. David and Eddie would have been so proud of you Boyz II Men! Y'all ROCKโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Matthew Perri
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous version. The Temptations would be VERY proud. This wasn't so much a simple cover as Boyz II Men emulating the Temptations and paying homage to their roots. Boyz II Men have always reminded me of the Temptations. Their songs, "Please Don't Go", "On Bended Knee", "I'll Make Love to You" and "End of the Road" all have their sound. I'm thrilled to see that they performed this WHILE doing the dance steps! That's PURE Temptations! :)
Jullie Wooten
OMG!!!! The things these guys can do with their voices! God has truly shown them so much favor! I love them even more!
Johan Cordice
Only Boyz ll Men would do any justice to this song in this time. The truth is when you listen to this you can't make any comparisons. The temptations are untouchable and their style unique so are the Boyz; not to mention the difference and peculiarity of the two voices (Kendricks and Wanye). You just gotta appreciate the fact that real music is being sung and get to the realization that some songs are just in a bracket by themselves.ย
Veronica Dabney
We all have our opinions, but the original was better IMHO.