IMAGINATION
Hi-Jynx and Mr. Jefferson 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 Hi-Jynx and Mr. Jefferson's song Imagination are a playful exploration of the power and whimsy of the human imagination. The opening lines set the tone, presenting imagination as a force that can transform the world, making even the dreariest day seem bright and inviting. The song then goes on to describe how the dizzying effects of imagination can leave us feeling hazy and confused, unsure of what to think or do.
Despite its playful tone, there is a deeper emotional register to the song as well. The idea that our fantasies can deceive us, leaving us feeling foolish and alone, is a central theme. The lines, "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" suggest a longing and desperation that is all too relatable.
Taken as a whole, Imagination is a charming, thought-provoking work that speaks to the joys, mysteries, and occasional heartbreaks of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
Imagination has the power to transform an unpleasant day into a bright and cheerful one
Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Imagination can connect unrelated things, like a bee and honey, just as it connects the singer's thoughts to their love interest
Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy
Imagination can distort one's perception of reality and create confusion
Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
Imagination can lead to indecisiveness and even cause someone to seek advice from inanimate objects like a daisy
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
The singer is recalling a time when they were so lost in their imagination that they thought they were experiencing physical affection, but it turned out to be just their imagination
Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
The singer accepts that sometimes their imagination can deceive them and cause disappointment
Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly
Imagination can make someone act in a foolish or erratic manner
For example I go around wanting you
The singer's imagination causes them to constantly desire their love interest
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
Despite their own feelings, the singer cannot imagine that their love interest returns those same feelings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
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