Imagination
Frank Sinatra/Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics
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It makes a cloudy day sunny
It makes a bee think of honey
Just as I think of you
Imagination is crazy
Your whole perspective gets hazy
Starts you asking a daisy
Have you ever felt a gentle touch
And then a kiss, and then and then
Find it's only your imagination again
Imagination is silly
You go around willy nilly
For example I go around wanting you
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
The song "Imagination" by Frank Sinatra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is a romantic ballad about the human experience of imagination. The lyrics describe how imagination can transform a cloudy day into a sunny one, make a bee think of honey, and how it can make a person think of someone they love. The song goes on to describe how imagination can be crazy and make a person's perspective hazy, causing them to seek guidance from a daisy. The chorus of the song asks if the listener has ever felt a gentle touch or a kiss, only to realize that it was simply their imagination.
The lyrics of "Imagination" convey the idea that imagination is a powerful and sometimes uncontrollable force that can have a strong effect on our emotions and perceptions. The song suggests that imagination can be both positive and negative. While it can bring joy and happiness, it can also lead to disappointment and confusion. The chorus of the song emphasizes the beauty and unpredictability of the human imagination, suggesting that it is a vital part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagination is funny
The concept of imagination is amusing
It makes a cloudy day sunny
Imagination can transform an overcast day into a bright one
It makes a bee think of honey
Imagination can bring sweet imagery to mind, like a bee buzzing around honey
Just as I think of you
The singer associates his imagination with thoughts of a particular person
Imagination is crazy
The idea of imagination can be wild and unpredictable
Your whole perspective gets hazy
Imagination can cloud a person's outlook on reality
Starts you asking a daisy
Imagination can lead to peculiar trains of thought, such as talking to a flower
What to do, what to do
Imagination can inspire a person to question their decisions
Have you ever felt a gentle touch
The singer poses a thought-provoking question about a physical sensation
And then a kiss, and then and then
The singer continues to describe a sequence of events inspired by imagination
Find it's only your imagination again
The singer acknowledges that the events were pure fantasy
Imagination is silly
The concept of imagination can be foolish at times
You go around willy nilly
Imagination can lead a person to act aimlessly or unpredictably
For example I go around wanting you
The singer uses his own personal experiences to illustrate the power of imagination
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
Despite the singer's fervent imaginings, he cannot conceive of the other person feeling the same way
Lyrics © 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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Vincent Odera
I love this version than all the others.
Rita Robertshaw
Speaking to my sister this evening these words came to mind. We went here (hear!!) there and everywhere and then I found this. Many many thanks. Guess my age?? I still remember the tune but not the words. Funny how some tunes/songs/words stick isn't it? Just found the lyrics - from a time gone by. Can you imagine these words being sung nowadays? Nor can I.
Michael Glickman
For those wondering, Miller's vocalist was Ray Eberle.
Ed Mace
This was a young Frank? Love playing this on the ukulele.
Dexterous Animation
fantastic
Gloria Chinea
Thanks Much 💖
Skol City Blues
That’s silk brah !
Alan Fox
why was Frank Sinatra not get top billing as the singer but the bandleader instead?
Guillermo Guzman
That's how it was in the era of the bandleader.
Jordan Kamnitzer
Plus Marion Hutton and rex beneke