Buckethead is famous for wearing a KFC bucket on his head, emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker reading FUNERAL in capital black block letters, and an expressionless plain white mask, which, according to Buckethead, was inspired by his seeing Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. At one point, he changed to a plain white bucket that no longer bore the KFC logo, but subsequently reverted to his trademark KFC bucket. He also incorporates nunchaku and robot dancing into his stage performances.
As an instrumentalist, Buckethead has received critical acclaim for his electric guitar playing, and is considered one of today's most innovative guitarists. He has been voted number 8 on a list in GuitarOne magazine of the "Top 10 Fastest Guitar Shredders of All Time" as well as being included in Guitar World's lists of the "25 all-time weirdest guitarists" and the "50 fastest guitarists of all time". He performs primarily as a solo artist, though he has collaborated extensively with a wide variety of high-profile artists such as Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Iggy Pop, Les Claypool, Serj Tankian, Bill Moseley, Mike Patton, Viggo Mortensen, That 1 Guy, Bassnectar, and was a member of Guns N' Roses from 2000 to 2004. Buckethead has also written and performed music for major motion pictures, including: Saw II, Ghosts of Mars, Beverly Hills Ninja, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Last Action Hero, and contributed lead guitar to the track "Firebird" featured on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie soundtrack.
Pure Imagination
Buckethead Lyrics
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for me there young fella
if he was raised by chickens, then why does he eta chickens?
Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
And you'll see
Into your imagination
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta 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 of "Pure Imagination" by Buckethead express the power of imagination. The song is an invitation to enter a world of endless possibilities, where the imagination holds no boundaries. The opening lines suggest a philosophical question that may seem impossible to answer but invites the listener to think outside the box. The image of someone raised by chickens who eats chickens creates a paradox which then leads the listener towards the mindset of imagining something different. Next, the lyrics ask the listener to come with the singer and imagine an entirely different reality. The lyrics are a call to action for the listener to embrace the imaginative spirit and let go of any preconceived notions.
The lyrics of the chorus, "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it", encourage the listener to find beauty in the world around them. This is a reminder that sometimes the most incredible things are hiding in plain sight. The song advocates for self-discovery, new experiences, and a shift in thought, which the imagination can provide. Imagination is presented as a key to unlocking freedom of thought, exploration, and ultimately a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
maybe you can answer this strange question
Asking for assistance with a query that may seem peculiar
for me there young fella
Addressing a younger individual for their help
if he was raised by chickens, then why does he eat chickens?
Posing a logical query regarding the strange eating habits of an individual raised by a certain animal
Come with me
Invitation to join the singer on a journey
And you'll be
Assurance that the listener will experience something amazing
In a world of
Describing the location of the imaginary journey
Pure imagination
Highlighting the theme of the journey and its source
Take a look
Encouraging the listener to explore
And you'll see
Assurance that the listener will find something interesting
Into your imagination
Direction to look within one's own imaginative thoughts
If you want to view paradise
Condition for seeing a perfect place
Simply look around and view it
Advice that the perfect place is within one's surroundings
Anything you want to, do it
Empowering the listener to pursue their desires
Wanta change the world?
Asking the listener if they want to impact the world in a positive way
There's nothing
Explanation that it is not difficult
To it
Encouragement to take action towards changing the world
There is no
Comparison between two aspects
Life I know
Life experiences of the singer
To compare with
Relating to something else to highlight uniqueness
Pure imagination
And how imagination can change someone's life for the better
Living there
Describing the experience of living within pure imagination
You'll be free
Assurance that one will experience freedom
If you truly wish to be
Condition that one must desire to experience freedom to attain it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, TARADAM MUSIC, INC., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rasmus
Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination take a look and you'll see into your imagination If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view it Anything you want to, do it Want to 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
Guyman Kiker
Yesss
Lucas RM7
0:24 i cry with this musicđ„đđ so beaultiful, and this version is the best for me!
Showbert
Absolutely love this and have for many years my other favorite is Big Sur Moon
Patrick Moore
bucket will save the world from itself
AtticusRevived
Rest in peace, Gene.
ckilla C
I had to pay a visit here too:(
Lucas RM7
The Simpsons S30E05 - "Baby You Can't Drive My Car"
Cook moore
Could it be Bucket doin a kinda talkbox? So deliberate with those punchy lyrics :)
Yuukio Crossing
We use this in marching band <33333333333