Imagine
Herbie Hancock Lyrics
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It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...
You may say I'm a dreamer
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
The lyrics of this song Imagine by Herbie Hancock feat. Pink Seal India Arie & Jeff Beck call for imagining a world without borders, conflict, and religious divides. The song speaks about a utopian society where everyone lives in harmony without the greed for power and scarcity of resources. The first few lines ask the listeners to imagine a world where countries do not exist and people do not have to kill and die for their nation or religious beliefs. The lyrics encourage the listeners to think beyond their narrow individual interests and imagine a world where everyone shares resources and lives in peace.
The song suggests that these dreams of a world without borders, religions, and conflicts may seem impossible or idealistic, but it is not wrong to dream. It implies the possibility of making this vision a reality if everyone joins hands to create a society where there is no need for greed or hunger. The song calls for a brotherhood of all people, where the world will be one without any divisions. It ends on an optimistic note, hoping that someday everyone will join hands to create a world where people live in peace and harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine there's no countries
Visualize a world without geographical boundaries
It isn't hard to do
It's not difficult to imagine this scenario
Nothing to kill or die for
There are no wars or conflicts to fight for
And no religion too
No religious divisions exist among people
Imagine all the people
Envision all individuals on earth
Living life in peace...
Living together in harmony without any conflicts
You may say I'm a dreamer
Some might consider me unrealistic
But I'm not the only one
However, I am not the only one dreaming of a better world
I hope someday you'll join us
I wish for everyone to share this vision
And the world will be as one
That would make the world a united place
I wonder if you can
I am curious whether you are able to do it
No need for greed or hunger
There is no desire for excessive material possessions nor any shortage of basic necessities
A brotherhood of man
All humans live in a state of mutual understanding and support
Imagine all the people
Pretend every human being is united in this mission
Sharing all the world...
All resources and opportunities are available to everybody on the planet
You may say I'm a dreamer
Some people might say I am unrealistic
But I'm not the only one
But I know there are others with the same vision
I hope someday you'll join us
I urge you to become one of us
And the world will live as one
If everyone works together towards this goal, the world will become a peaceful, harmonious place to live in.
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Koenigsberg
A work of genius. I've almost never heard a remake as good as the original. This one is even better. John Lennon is smiling in his grave.
Armando Fernandez Guillermet
Thank You dear friends for sharing this wonderful piece of Art and hope!!💐💐
Orgullosa Sankofa
Pink has always had a soulful voice, I’m so glad to hear it again. She is so underrated.
M Marks-Mendonca*Eternal Spirit Child
The more I listen, the more I love it! Leads me to believe that the quickest path to global harmony is to turn everyone into musicians.
Jennifer Donnelly
Hmmmm...
Excellent idea!
Jean-Paul van Rijswijk
OK, I shed some tears there. Absolutely brilliant! TNX Herbie Hancock for bringing this alive!
Jennifer Lopez
Real music with real musicians. Love it! Something that's missing from music's mainstream these days.
Darryl Autery
Ditto Jennifer. Christina's vocal range is unmatched, but is in perfect harmony with Herbie Hancock's keyboard. When one has a God given gift, one must use it. Bravo Herbie and Christina!
Barbara Boettcher
Absolutely hopeful and joyful. Thank you for this beauty, Herbie and company!!!💛💙❤️
Don Johnson
This is awesome... seems like every time some one interprets this song, they make it their own. Just about all versions I've heard are WONDERFUL! To trash this version just because you like another one is rather limited. There's room for the MESSAGE of this song to get out in as many iterations as possible. We, as a HUMAN race, seem to still not get it...