Pure Imagination
Buckethead Lyrics


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maybe you can answer this strange question
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
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
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

Overall Meaning

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

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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 musicđŸ˜„đŸ˜­đŸ˜­ 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

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