Imagination
Illinois Jacquet 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 song "Imagination" by Illinois Jacquet and his Orchestra explores the theme of imagination and how it can change our perceptions and feelings about the world around us. The opening lines set the tone for the song by stating that Imagination can make a cloudy day sunny and make a bee think of honey, just as the singer thinks of the person they are addressing. The lyrics then describe Imagination as something that can be crazy and make our perspective hazy, causing us to seek answers from unlikely sources such as a daisy.
The second verse continues the exploration of the theme by describing how Imagination can be both silly and willy-nilly, causing the singer to go around wanting the person they are addressing. However, they are unable to imagine that this person might want them back. This adds a bittersweet element to the song and emphasizes the importance of imagination in shaping our emotions and understanding of the world around us.
Overall, "Imagination" is a nostalgic, romantic tune that explores the power of imagination to shape our emotions and perceptions. It reminds us that even when things seem dim and hopeless, we can rely on our imagination to make things better.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
Imagination has the power to transform a gloomy day into a lively one.
Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Just as a bee is irresistibly drawn to honey, I am drawn to you by the power of imagination.
Imagination is crazy, your whole perspective gets hazy
Imagination can cause confusion and distort your perception of reality.
Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
Imagination can be so powerful that it can make you seek advice from even a simple flower like a daisy.
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
Have you ever experienced the sensation of being touched and kissed, only to realize that it was all just a figment of your imagination?
Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
The realization that it was all just in your mind might cause disappointment, but one has to come to terms with it.
Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly
The power of imagination can make you act in a whimsical and irrational manner.
For example I go around wanting you
For instance, I can't help but imagine myself being in your presence and desiring your company.
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
However, I find it hard to believe that my imagination of you reciprocating my feelings could come true.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
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Philip Voerding
Jacquet was one of the big reasons I became a Jazz fan at age 6. My father played JATP records and I liked it. Then I started playing Tenor Sax.
Laura C. Dias Corrêa
Que maravilha!!!!
Steve Cline
Delightful recording of a tune infrequently recorded by jazz artists.
Ana Martel
fabulous!
TheRocinka
Thank you for uploading
Marion Gautier
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/ Personnel : Illinois Jacquet(ts) Sir Charles Thompson(p) Kenny Burrell(g) George Duvivier(b) Jo Jones(dms) / NYC 21 May 1962 /