Imagination
Glenn Miller Lyrics


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Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
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
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

Overall Meaning

The Glenn Miller song "Imagination" is a whimsical, romantic tune that explores the power of the imagination in relationships. The singer describes how his imagination can transform a cloudy day into a sunny one, make a bee think of honey, and even make a daisy seem like it has the answers to life's questions. However, he also acknowledges how imagination can be crazy and make one's perspective hazy, leading to confusion and uncertainty.


The lyrics also touch on the concept of unrequited love. The singer admits that he goes around wanting the object of his affections, but cannot imagine that the feeling is mutual. He even questions his own sanity, acknowledging that his imagination can play tricks on him and make him believe things that aren't true.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
Imagination can transform a gloomy day into a bright one.


Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Just like a bee is attracted to honey, I am drawn to you.


Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy
Imagination can make one's perception unclear and confusing.


Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
Imagination can lead to indecision and seeking advice from unlikely sources.


Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
Have you ever experienced the feeling of intimacy as a result of imagination?


Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
Realizing that intimate moments were only a product of imagination is disappointing but accepted.


Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly
Imagination can make one behave whimsically and carelessly.


For example I go around wanting you
Imagination causes me to constantly desire your company.


And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
Despite my imagination, I cannot fathom that you share the same feelings for me.




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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David Peck

During this Coronavirus thing I've been spending a little time listening to some of the American Standards songs. Mr. Eberle is listed as having been one of the first to record "Imagination." He does a great job on it!

Trombonology Erstwhile

In terms of arrangement, it's a close call between the Axel Stordahl chart for TD and what is possibly Bill Finegan's chart for Miller. I love Tommy's beautiful Solo-tone muted opening statement on his version and also the writing for the whole trombone section on Glenn's take. However, while Ray's progress from his earliest days with the GM aggregation is apparent on "Imagination," Sinatra's delicate and highly nuanced reading is superior, IMO.

Alan Fox

Jimmy Stewart play Glenn miller in the Glenn miller story

James Irwin

@the78prof Since I suppose you’d know, why can’t I find a 78 for Glenn Miller’s “People Like You And Me” in the movie they end the scene showing that the record was recorded, why wasn’t it released or if it was can you point in the direction I need to look.

The78Prof

Unfortunately, the Miller band never made a commercial 78 recording of that great song (the movie showed a fictitious 'recording session'). It's the film's soundtrack version that has been commonly reissued on LP and CD over the decades, though a radio broadcast version of the song is also out there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBb0ZDTlJ6g

James Irwin

@The78Prof Ok, well thanks for the info. I wish they did, but hey what can you do.

Moldy Oldie

It's been written Darryl Zanuck didn't want his stars commercially recording songs done in his movies, saying something like, "If he wants to hear them sing, let 'em buy a ticket." This song would fit the description.

Robin Ceuleers

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Frank Martinez

🌼🧠🌼 What 2 do? What 2 do?

Jordan Kamnitzer

Tommy Dorsey did it first, featuring Frank Sinatra.

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