Imagine
David Arnold Lyrics


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Imagine there's no heaven
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
Nothing to kill or die for
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

Overall Meaning

David Arnold's song Imagine is a cover of John Lennon's classic hit from 1971. The song is a utopian vision of a world without religion, countries, possessions, and social hierarchies that divide people. The song opens with a provocation to imagine a world without heaven, hell, or the afterlife, where people only live for the present moment. The chorus of the song envisions a world of peace and unity, where people of all races, nationalities, and creeds come together as one human family.


The second verse of the song takes the vision of a unified and peaceful world further by imagining a world without borders and wars, where people do not kill or die for their nation or beliefs. The song expresses a disillusionment with the destructive powers of nationalism and religious fanaticism, which have caused countless conflicts and sufferings throughout human history. The chorus repeats the call to action to join the dreamers who envision a better world and hope for a day when all people can live in harmony with each other.


The final verse of the song challenges the culture of materialism and individualism, which defines contemporary society. The song suggests that a world without possessions and greed is not only possible but desirable. The song's final chorus underscores the message of hope and invites the listener to become a part of a movement towards a world without boundaries and conflicts. Ultimately, Imagine offers a compelling vision of a world where people live in peace, freedom, and unity, and reminds us of our shared humanity and interconnectedness.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagine there's no heaven
Visualize a world in which there's no concept of heaven


It's easy if you try
It's possible to picture this if you give it some thought


No hell below us
There's no place of eternal punishment under our feet


Above us only sky
The only thing above us is the sky


Imagine all the people living for today
Picture everyone living in the moment


Imagine there's no countries
Envision a world without borders separating people


It isn't hard to do
It's not a difficult thing to imagine


Nothing to kill or die for
There is no cause worth killing or dying for


And no religion too
Also, no religious beliefs causing conflict


Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Imagine everyone living with inner harmony


You may say I'm a dreamer
People may accuse me of being impractical


But I'm not the only one
Others also have this vision


I hope some day you'll join us
I hope you'll also come to believe this


And the world will be as one
And that the world will be united


Imagine no possessions
Picture a reality where material ownership isn't a concept


I wonder if you can
I'm curious if you're capable of imagining this


No need for greed or hunger
No one has to be overly desirous or hungry


A brotherhood of man
All humanity being like family to each other


Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
Visualize everyone sharing every part of the world


You may say I'm a dreamer
Again, people may think I'm unrealistic


But I'm not the only one
I'm not the singular person to have this hope


I hope some day you'll join us
I anticipate you'll join this vision one day


And the world will be as one
And then the world will be completely unified




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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