Imagination
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Can you tell me what you see
There's a thousand voices whispering
Songs and you're the melody
So I imagine my heart with you
See what imagination can do
It's not hard to conceive
Many, many days our shadows passed
Seeing visions of a new bright horizon
Set the morning light
And that morning light is you
So I imagine my heart with you
See what imagination can do
It's not hard to conceive
love ecstasy imagining you, imagining me
The beauty we both can see
You're the dream I prayed would come along
To make my fantasy
Day and night you live inside my heart
You're the flame of love to me
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's song Imagination speak about the power of imagination and how it can bring people together in love. The magic mirror mentioned in the first line is a metaphor for self-reflection and introspection. The singer is asking the mirror to reveal what it sees in their heart. The mirrorβs response is that there are many voices, but the singer is the melody. This can be interpreted as there being many people in the world, but the singer is drawn to a particular person who they see as their perfect match.
The second verse speaks about the passage of time and how the two shadows have seen visions of a new horizon. These visions could represent their hopes and dreams for the future. The morning light symbolizes the potential for a new beginning with this person. The singer is imagining their heart with this person and the magic of their imagination is creating a space for them to be together. This is emphasized in the chorus, where they sing about how easy it is to conceive of the love they share and the ecstasy that comes with it.
Overall, the lyrics of Imagination capture the power of hope and the ability of the human imagination to create something out of nothing. The song speaks to the idea that love can be a transformative force in our lives, and that by embracing our hopes and dreams, we can create a brighter future for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Magic mirror come and search my heart
Asking for introspection and insight into own feelings and thoughts
Can you tell me what you see
Requesting the mirror to reveal what it has uncovered
There's a thousand voices whispering
An overwhelming number of thoughts running through the mind
Songs and you're the melody
One thought stands out among all others, representing an important feeling or desire
So I imagine my heart with you
Creating a mental image of being with the person who represents that important thought
See what imagination can do
The ability to create vivid mental images and experiences
It's not hard to conceive
The power of imagination is easily accessible and always within reach
Love ecstasy imagining you with me
Imagining being with the person brings intense feelings of love and happiness
Many, many days our shadows passed
Time has gone by
Seeing visions of a new bright horizon
The possibility of a brighter future
Set the morning light
Hope and optimism for a new beginning
And that morning light is you
The person embodies hope for the future
The beauty we both can see
Shared hope and optimism for the future
You're the dream I prayed would come along
The person fulfills a long-held desire
To make my fantasy
An unrealized desire or dream that becomes reality with the person
Day and night you live inside my heart
The person is constantly on one's mind and in one's heart
You're the flame of love to me
The person represents intense passion and love
Lyrics Β© Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
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@miltonsimpson8497
Phillip Bailey probably has one of the best voices of all time
@TheeRealJesus
Amazing that as a 15 year old in 1980, I actually knew Philip Bailey and Johnny Graham personally from church. Hung out with them at my friend's house, down the street from Crenshaw Christian Center.
Was the only white kid for miles around π
What an experience and memory!
@DefactoThezpian
No debate
@user-cm8sh2qe6y
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@dannyrand1733
Actually, the most underrated voices of all time.
@tomswill9189
He do.
@citybythesea2010
Still my jam in 2023!!! Nothing has changed in 40β¦ this is everything. Iβm so lonely and this helps meβ¦ every time I hear it!!
@user-nb1dw7px9y
I just had to scroll back and tell you "Please don't be lonely."
@ClydesWinfield-yd6yz
You're not alone! Jesus is always with you in your heart!β€ Pray for your soulmate and you won't be lonely! Be specific for what you want! God will give you the desires of your heart!!!
@citybythesea2010
@@user-nb1dw7px9y thank you