Imagine
Dave Riley Lyrics
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It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one
The song “Imagine” by Dave Riley is a beautiful and thought-provoking piece that has resonated with millions of people around the world. The opening lyrics of the song, “Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try, no hell below us, above us only sky” paint a picture of a world where religion and the promise of an afterlife are non-existent. He then goes on to state that it is possible to imagine a world where countries do not exist and there are no wars to fight. Dave seems to be suggesting that if we can let go of our differences and work together, we can achieve a world where peace and harmony reign.
In the last verse, Dave suggests that if we can get rid of the concept of possession and focus on sharing our resources, we can create a brotherhood of man that is free from the chains of greed and selfishness. The song is essentially a call to action for the world to imagine a better future where peace, unity, and love are at the forefront of our collective endeavors. The song has touched the hearts of millions of people across the world and has become an anthem for peace and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine there's no heaven
Imagine a world without a godly paradise that is within your reach if you strive for it.
It's easy if you try
The simple concept of a world without heaven is easier when it is not made complicated with religious practice.
No hell below us
A world without an afterlife of eternal flames and punishment beneath our feet.
Above us only sky
An existence with no otherworldly power, no gates to war and oppression in the skies.
Imagine all the people living for today
A world where humans are motivated to accomplish something within their lifetime, not to please a god.
Imagine there's no countries
A world without borders and flags that divide people by their territories.
It isn't hard to do
It's an idea that should come natural to us as humans since not all of us were raised with these boundaries.
Nothing to kill or die for
In a world without national or ethnic identities to defend, there's no cause for conflict.
And no religion too
The absence of organized religiosity and its divisive practices and beliefs.
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
If people can live without the limitations of religion, countries and other dividers, we can achieve a world of mutual respect and tranquility.
You may say I'm a dreamer
Others may view this idea as far-fetched and unattainable.
But I'm not the only one
However, other people hold the same belief that a world that's inclusive and peaceful is achievable if we try.
I hope some day you'll join us
The writer calls for other people to share his optimism and join his dream for a better world.
And the world will be as one
The writer foresees a world without borders and other dividers united in the goal of promoting peace and equality for every person.
Imagine no possessions
A world without a focus on material wealth and objects.
I wonder if you can
The writer questions the reader if they can envision such a world.
No need for greed or hunger
In such a world, there's no place for hunger on one side while others amass more possessions than they require.
A brotherhood of man
A society devoid of class differentiation and diversity, united by a goal for peace and progress.
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
In a world where no one claims power and territory over another, all persons would share the Earth's resources with one another.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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