Imagination
Frank Sinatra Paul Mason & Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy
Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
For example I go around wanting you
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
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 lyrics to Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey's song 'Imagination' describe the funny and sometimes strange power of the imagination. The song's opening line suggests that the imagination can transform a cloudy day into a sunny one, much like it can change one's entire perception of reality. The second line compares the association of a bee with honey to the singer's own fixation on the object of his affection.
The second verse delves into the craziness of imagination, suggesting that it can cause a person to lose their bearings completely, leading them to ask inanimate objects for advice on what to do. The third verse is perhaps the most honest of the song, as it acknowledges the silliness of allowing the imagination to go unchecked. The singer confesses his own desire for the person he is singing to, while simultaneously admitting that he cannot imagine that she feels the same way in return.
Overall, the song is a sweet and lighthearted tribute to the power of emotion and imagination, with Sinatra's smooth vocals and Dorsey's iconic arrangements pairing perfectly to deliver a timeless classic that has endured for many years.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
Imagination can take a dark, cloudy day and brighten it up with the happy thoughts of someone you care about.
Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Just as honey is something that irresistibly attracts a bee, this person's thoughts of you are just as alluring and inviting.
Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy
Imagination can cause a loss of clarity in one's point of view, confusing the line between what is real and what is not.
Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
In a state of confusion, you turn to the simplest things around you for advice, even if it's just a daisy.
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
There are moments where you can almost feel the touch of that special someone, even though they may not actually be there.
Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
After realizing that this touch and kiss wasn't real, you come back to reality with a sigh of resignation.
Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly
The imagination can make you act and think in irrational ways, without much structure or control.
For example I go around wanting you
One manifestation of this silliness is the constant pursual of the person you're imagining, even if it's unlikely to happen in reality.
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
Despite all these fantasies, it's hard to believe that this person also wants you. The imagination can make it hard to believe in reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANKA WOLBERT, RONNIE MOERINGS
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