Imagine
Eva Cassidy 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

The lyrics to Eva Cassidy's song 'Imagine' are a poignant and powerful reflection on a world without war, religion, nationalism, or inequality. The opening lines of the song are an invitation to the listener to consider a world without the concept of heaven, and without the idea of hell as a punishment for sins. The lyrics capture the essence of John Lennon's original song 'Imagine' with its calls for peace, justice, and love.


The second verse imagines a world without borders or nations, in which people are free to live without fear of violence or persecution. In such a world, there would be no need for religion or ideologies that divide us into groups. Eva Cassidy's delivery of the song is soft, wistful, and soulful. Her voice imbues the lyrics with a sense of longing for a world in which people can truly live in peace, unencumbered by the many social and political ills of our present world.


In the final verse, Cassidy invites us to imagine a world without the concept of possessions, where people share and cooperate with each other. She acknowledges that it may seem like a dream, but reminds us that we are not alone in this longing for a better world. This final verse reminds us of the importance of community and solidarity, and calls on us to work towards a future in which we can all share in the earth's bounty.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagine there's no heaven
Imagine a world where there is no concept of heaven or afterlife.


It's easy if you try
It is not difficult to imagine such a world.


No hell below us
In this world, there is no place of eternal damnation.


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


Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine people not worrying about the future, but living in the present moment.


Imagine there's no countries
Imagine a world without borders, where people are not divided by geographic location.


It isn't hard to do
This is not an impossible idea.


Nothing to kill or die for
In such a world, there are no causes for which people would fight to the point of death.


And no religion too
Religion is absent from this world.


Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Imagine everyone living in harmony and without conflict.


You may say I'm a dreamer
Acknowledging that this may seem like an idealistic, unlikely vision.


But I'm not the only one
Others share this dream.


I hope some day you'll join us
The singer invites the listener into this vision of a better world.


And the world will be as one
This vision of a peaceful world can be achieved if enough people work towards it.


Imagine no possessions
Imagine a world where personal property is not held as valuable or meaningful.


I wonder if you can
The artist is posing a challenge to the listener's imagination.


No need for greed or hunger
In this world, there is no poverty or inequality.


A brotherhood of man
All people are treated as equals and are united in this vision of a better world.


Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
People share resources and live without the inequalities created by economic systems and national boundaries.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Fernando Daniel

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



All comments from YouTube:

Robert Stein

My dear Catherine so loved Eva and played her all day long..as my wife was dying from Alizheiers I put my phone by her ear to listen to Eva the last time..we were married 61yrs and I miss her.

coffee

As a road hardened former sound tech it takes a lot to make me tear up.. that did it.

Susan Whitehouse

That’s beautiful that you shared something your wife love in her last moments.
So sorry for your loss

Janet Micas

Well done...keep her with you...in your heart...in your soul...stay strong...with tears and smiles for you and your beloved

Ifitumi Chenemi

God bless her soul and continue to rest her peacefully Robert❤

Patty Whack

May her music comfort you.

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Martin Cowley

For me, this song always belonged to John Lennon. Many covers over the years i regarded as tainting a masterpiece, today i change my opinion, listening to Eva's version has made me see that even the beautiful sentiments of this song can be improved by a beautiful voice. What a great pity it is that Eva isn't around any more improving masterpieces.

Marla E. Hutchinson

Well said I'm grateful that her 🎼 has no ending 🙏🏽

Solexx X

@Peter Not with talent like this.

Brian Mcghee

Hopefully up there doing a duet of this with John Lennon we can only imagine x ✌️

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