Imagination
Foster the People Lyrics


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I wouldn't try to throw myself away
If you asked me, I'd say
To be careful, my love
At death we'll leave the same
If you want me to stay
Don't keep me waiting for it

We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere, so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh oh

Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
I guess I'm living in a drought
It's raining like it was before
Something that you never knew you needed more of

We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere, so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh oh

Just use your imagination, oh oh
Just use your imagination, oh oh

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh oh

And I can do so many things, so many things
So many things, you know
If you just use your imagination, oh oh
Just use your imagination, oh oh





(I really love you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Foster the People's song Imagination are about a relationship that is on the verge of falling apart. The singer is pleading with his lover to be careful with their love, as death will ultimately lead them both to the same place. He doesn't want to throw himself away, but he needs his lover to meet him halfway and not keep him waiting. The singer acknowledges that there are things in life that we can't control, but that shouldn't keep us from enjoying the present moment. He implores his lover to use their imagination and see the possibilities for what their relationship could be if they tried.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant. The singer sees them dancing together and imagines them doing it better with no one else around. In his imagination, they are happy and together, with the world falling away around them. The song suggests that the key to a lasting relationship is using your imagination and not being afraid to try new things. We often get stuck in our routines and forget to take risks, but taking those risks can lead to magic.


Line by Line Meaning

I wouldn't try to throw myself away
I wouldn't want to harm or lose myself


If you asked me, I'd say
If you want to know my opinion


To be careful, my love
To be cautious in the relationship


At death we'll leave the same
Everyone is equal in death


If you want me to stay
If you want me to be with you


Don't keep me waiting for it
Don't make me wait for too long


We can't change the things we can't control
We can't change events out of our control


It's summer somewhere, so you shouldn't be so cold
Things might be better in other places


But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
You're avoiding a tough conversation


We can try, we can try
We can attempt to work it out


I see us dancing by ourselves
I imagine us having a private moment


We do it better with no one around, yeah
We are more natural when we're alone


Just you in my imagination, yeah
Just you and my thoughts


In my imagination, oh oh
In my thoughts


Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
There's no point in crying anymore


I guess I'm living in a drought
I seem to have a lack of something important


It's raining like it was before
It's a reminder of a past hardship


Something that you never knew you needed more of
Something you realize you need when you already lost it


Just use your imagination, oh oh
Exercise your mind


And I can do so many things, so many things
I am capable of many great things


So many things, you know
You're aware of my potential


If you just use your imagination, oh oh
If you let your mind explore the possibilities


(I really love you)
An emotional expression of love




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Austin Tirado, Sarah Aarons, Mark Foster, Oligee Oligee, Josh Abraham

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@annalara1303

I wouldn't try to throw myself away
If you asked me, I'd say
To be careful my love
At death we'll leave the same
If you want me to stay
Don't keep me waiting for it

We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere
So you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
Oh, we can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with
No one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh, oh

Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
I guess I'm living in a drought
It's raining like it was before
Something that you never knew you needed more of

We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere
So you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
Oh, we can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with
No one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh, oh

Just use your imagination, oh, oh
Just use your imagination, oh, oh

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with
No one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh, oh

I can do so many things
So many things, so many things
You know if you just use your imagination, oh, oh
Just use your imagination, oh, oh

I really love you



@julianvelazquez5465

Imagination Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I wouldn't try to throw myself away
If you asked me, I'd say
To be careful, my love
At death we'll leave the same
If you want me to stay
Don't keep me waiting for it

[Pre-Chorus]
We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

 

Bella Poarch “Living Hell' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Verse 2]
Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
I guess I'm living in a drought
It's raining like it was before
Something that you never knew you needed more of

[Pre-Chorus]
We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Bridge]
Just use your imagination, oh
Just use your imagination, oh

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Outro]
I can do so many things
So many things, so many things
You know if you just use your imagination
Oh, if you just use your imagination, oh
I really love you



@el-ema

Imagination - Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I wouldn't try to throw myself away
If you asked me, I'd say
To be careful, my love
At death we'll leave the same
If you want me to stay
Don't keep me waiting for it

[Pre-Chorus]
We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Verse 2]
Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
I guess I'm living in a drought
It's raining like it was before
Something that you never knew you needed more of

[Pre-Chorus]
We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Bridge]
Just use your imagination, oh
Just use your imagination, oh

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Outro]
I can do so many things
So many things, so many things
You know if you just use your imagination
Oh, if you just use your imagination, oh
I really love you



@houdammari9809

LYRICS :!
[Verse 1]
I wouldn't try to throw myself away
If you asked me, I'd say
To be careful, my love
At death we'll leave the same
If you want me to stay
Don't keep me waiting for it

[Pre-Chorus]
We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Verse 2]
Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
I guess I'm living in a drought
It's raining like it was before
Something that you never knew you needed more of

[Pre-Chorus]
We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere so you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
We can try, we can try

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Bridge]
Just use your imagination, oh
Just use your imagination, oh

[Chorus]
I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with no one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh

[Outro]
I can do so many things
So many things, so many things
You know if you just use your imagination
Oh, if you just use your imagination, oh
I really love you



All comments from YouTube:

@romiksj5036

3:59 "I really love you" WELL MARK, THIS IS ILLEGAL 😳

@yiorn

HAHAHAHA

@johnmanthorpe4640

Cheif I dunno, I ain't 18 or nothing.

@VictoriaSobocki

Why?

@annalara1303

I wouldn't try to throw myself away
If you asked me, I'd say
To be careful my love
At death we'll leave the same
If you want me to stay
Don't keep me waiting for it

We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere
So you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
Oh, we can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with
No one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh, oh

Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about
I guess I'm living in a drought
It's raining like it was before
Something that you never knew you needed more of

We can't change the things we can't control
It's summer somewhere
So you shouldn't be so cold
But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried
Oh, we can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with
No one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh, oh

Just use your imagination, oh, oh
Just use your imagination, oh, oh

I see us dancing by ourselves
We do it better with
No one around, yeah
Just you in my imagination, yeah
In my imagination, oh, oh

I can do so many things
So many things, so many things
You know if you just use your imagination, oh, oh
Just use your imagination, oh, oh

I really love you

@Caffrey987

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ZOMG A GUURL ON TEH INSTERNETS... U HAZ... cough.. Do you have a lover? I could be a great lover. I know I'm 2 years late. Sorry. We can begin our love story now. ahem Je vais t'aimé comme tu ne la jamais été! ahem I mean I`m too high for this shit. Wait you want a divorce? SCREW YOU WOMAN! Since I'm the homemaker, I keep the kids and you pay me alimony. Now to find a girl half your age... assuming you were born in 394.. actually make that your age divided by 56. Hey I told you you can't have the kids for christmas. THAT"S IT! I'm getting full custody of the kids. Hey why so sad? They are off to college. They will find someone of their own.. just like we did.. on a youtube comment section. By the time you read this, you just wasted like a good 25 seconds of your life, and that is if you didn't try to translate or calculate!

@caronteo7615

Love u too

@thejackfilms9742

Tkt

@elbrowniefeliz4494

Tantas veces que ya le he escuchado y aún se siente tan bien como la primera vez

@almaruthjuarezrosas7922

Cierto 👍

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