Imagination
Herbert Birdsfoot Lyrics


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Here in the middle of imagination
Right in the middle of my head,
I close my eyes and my home isn't home,
And my bed isn't really my bed.

I look inside and discover things,
That are sometimes strange and new,
And the most remarkable thoughts I think,
Have a way of being true.

Here in the middle of imagination
Right in the middle of my mind,
I close my eyes and the night isn't dark
And the things that I lose, I find.

Time stands still and the night is clear,
And the wind is warm and fair,




And the nicest place is the middle of imagination
When ... I'm ... there ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Imagination" by Herbert Birdsfoot convey the power and wonder of our own creativity and imagination. The song speaks to the idea that our minds are the ultimate playgrounds, where we can escape the constraints of reality and explore the limitless possibilities of our own thoughts and dreams. In the first verse, the singer describes how they can close their eyes and transport themselves away from their physical surroundings, allowing their mind to create its own reality. The second verse continues this theme, suggesting that in the middle of their mind, even the darkest of nights can become filled with light and possibility.


The final lines of the song tie all of these sentiments together, suggesting that the true magic of imagination lies in the fact that it allows us to be exactly where we want to be, when we want to be there. In the middle of our own minds, we can be free to dream and explore, unfettered by the limitations of the outside world.


Overall, "Imagination" is a celebration of the human ability to create and imagine, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, our own minds can offer a glimmer of hope and possibility.


Some interesting facts about the song include:


- Herbert Birdsfoot was actually a pseudonym used by songwriter Jeff Moss, who also wrote for Sesame Street and created the character Cookie Monster.
- "Imagination" was made famous in the 1970s by the children's show The Electric Company, which used the song as its opening theme.
- The song's upbeat melody and catchy lyrics have made it a popular choice for cover versions by a wide range of artists, including Gladys Knight & The Pips and Harry Connick Jr.
- The main riff of the song has been sampled by several hip-hop artists, including Nas and Jay-Z.
- The song was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV, where it can be heard on the in-game radio station "K109 The Studio".
- "Imagination" was covered by Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada (better known as Cornelius) for the soundtrack to the 2001 film Yaji and Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims.
- In 2018, the song was used in a commercial for the furniture company Joybird.
- The chord progression for the song is relatively simple, consisting mainly of E, A, and B7 chords.
- Despite its popularity as a children's song, "Imagination" has been covered by several jazz musicians, including George Benson and Erroll Garner.
- The song's lyrics have been interpreted as a call to embrace our own creativity and embrace the power of our own imaginations, regardless of our age or background.


Unfortunately, the chords for "Imagination" are not available at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

Here in the middle of imagination
Within my own mind and thoughts


Right in the middle of my head,
At the center of my consciousness


I close my eyes and my home isn't home,
I can escape reality and be somewhere else


And my bed isn't really my bed.
The physical world around me no longer matters


I look inside and discover things,
I explore my own thoughts and creativity


That are sometimes strange and new,
My imagination can conjure unique and unusual ideas


And the most remarkable thoughts I think,
The most intriguing and fascinating ideas I conceive


Have a way of being true.
The ideas that form within my own mind can have actual validity


Right in the middle of my mind,
The epicenter of my own thoughts and imagination


I close my eyes and the night isn't dark
In my mind, the darkness of the night doesn't exist


And the things that I lose, I find.
I am able to rediscover and reclaim what has been lost in my life


Time stands still and the night is clear,
My perception of time and the world is altered in my mind


And the wind is warm and fair,
Even the sensory experience in my imagination is pleasant


And the nicest place is the middle of imagination
The best place for me to be is within my own creative thoughts


When ... I'm ... there ...
When I am immersed within my own imagination




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN RICHBOURG, ANDREA LYNN ROBINSON, RACHEL ODEN

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