The band consisted of:
* Leee John was born John Lesley McGregor in Hackney, London, on 23 June 1957, of St Lucian descent. He was educated in New York, later studying drama at the Anna Scher Theatre School. He was working as a backing singer for The Delfonics, Chairmen of the Board, The Velvelettes and The Elgins when he met ...
* Ashley Ingram, a guitarist/bassist born on 27 November 1960, in Northampton. John and Ingram formed a songwriting partnership, resolving to start their own 'slinky, sexy and erotic' group, working in a short-lived band called Fizzz. Whilst auditioning for another short-lived band, Midnight Express, they met ...
* Errol Kennedy, born on 9 June 1953, a drummer who was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and learned to drum in the Boys' Brigade and Air Training Corps.
Leee John's drama studies paid off when, among other roles, he was in the cast of the Doctor Who story 'Enlightenment' in 1983.
Imagination's success began to wane after 1983. It coincided with a shift away from their signature sounds toward a more mainstream sound. Their fifth released, "Triology" included the moderate hits, "Thank You My Love", Found My Girl" and the minor hit, "Last Days Of Summer." Imagination's sixth release titled "Closer" found them working the producers of another British band Loose Ends. It includes the hits "Instinctual" (#62 UK and #1 U.S. Dance), "The Last Time" and "Love's Taking Over." By the time Imagination's seventh and final album "Fascination Of The Physical" was released Lee John was the only original member featured in the music video for the lead single, "I Like It." After the album failed to gain significant sales or an audience, Imagination disbanded in 1995. Lee John has since went on to have a moderately successful solo career in both the Dance and Jazz music world.
In and out of Love
Imagination Lyrics
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I keep fallin' (in and out of love)
I keep fallin' (in and out of love)
I keep fallin' (in and out of love)
In and out of love
Hey love, look what you've done to me
You chained me with hostility
You know the nightmares I've been havin'
about you and me definitely gonna come through
(Here today gone tomorrow) tomorrow
So much hurt, tears and sorrow
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) in and out of love
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) in and out of love
So long it was scared us
She was in my hands once again
Drove me round and round
I lied, hated and abused her
Then I touch and kiss, caress her lips
And confuse my mind
(Here today gone tomorrow) tomorrow
(So much hurt, tears and sorrow) Ooh ooh
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) in and out of love
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) I keep fallin'
(in and out of love) in and out of love
Aaah yeah
I keep fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin',
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love) your love yeah
(in and out of love) oh my love
(in and out of love) your love
(Here today gone tomorrow)
yeah
In and out of love
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love) yeah yeah
Here today gone tomorrow
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love)
Here today gone tomorrow
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love)
(in and out of love)
The lyrics of "In and Out of Love" by Imagination reflect the ups and downs of a tumultuous love affair. The singer keeps falling in and out of love and cannot seem to break free of the cycle. The first stanza suggests that the singer feels trapped and unhappy in the relationship. He accuses his lover of chaining him with hostility and causing him to have nightmares about their future. He seems resigned to the fact that the relationship is doomed and that there will be a lot of hurt, tears, and sorrow to come.
The second stanza reveals that the couple has a history of breaking up and making up. The singer refers to a time when the woman was "in his hands once again" but then goes on to admit that he "lied, hated, and abused her." He is clearly conflicted and confused about his feelings for her. He touches, kisses and caresses her, only to then become unsure once again.
Overall, the lyrics convey the rollercoaster emotions of a love affair that is both passionate and painful. The singer cannot resist his lover's charms, but also cannot escape the constant cycle of falling in and out of love with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah ah yeah
A sound of affection or admiration
I keep fallin' (in and out of love)
My emotions fluctuate between loving and hating you
Hey love, look what you've done to me
You have affected me in a way that I did not expect
You chained me with hostility
You have caused me to feel anger, resentment, and negativity
So I could never see
My emotions have clouded my judgement and ability to perceive clearly
You know the nightmares I've been havin' about you and me definitely gonna come through
I am worried that our relationship is headed for disaster and that we will have a terrible ending
(Here today gone tomorrow) tomorrow
Our relationship is unstable and will not last
So much hurt, tears and sorrow
My emotions are causing me pain, sadness and distress
In and out of love
My feelings are constantly changing between love and hate
So long it was scared us
The relationship has been going on for a long time and we are both afraid
She was in my hands once again
I had control over the situation and you came back to me
Drove me round and round
I was confused and didn't know what to do
I lied, hated and abused her
I was dishonest, angry and treated her poorly
Then I touch and kiss, caress her lips
I show affection and tenderness to her
And confuse my mind
But it only makes me more confused
(So much hurt, tears and sorrow) Ooh ooh
I am still deeply hurt and upset
(Here today gone tomorrow)
Our relationship is unstable and will come to an end
(in and out of love) your love yeah
My fluctuating emotions are due to my love for you
(in and out of love) oh my love
My love for you creates a cycle of love and hate in my emotions
(in and out of love) your love
It is your love that causes my emotions to fluctuate
Yeah yeah
An expression of affirmation
Here today gone tomorrow
Our relationship is unstable and will not last
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roni Size, Tracey Stephanie Bowen
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@mariaelenasanchezgovea9619
Amazing in 2021, forty years later that's why we, the eighties' generation will never get old
@rheenanaidoo6639
Beautiful music from this group back in the 80's.. Good music doesn't die easily!!
@sandromorettimachadodasilv6302
Concordo com você essa música toca do íntimo do sentimento repito de uma pessoa
@tabaks
This song, this band, are linked to some of the best times f my life in 80s! Even today, I get that velvety brush in my stomach and soul, once I hear these tunes. Absolute KINGS of 80s!
@femiobaleke6857
One of the greatest ever released love songs.......Respect Imagination 🙏
@carolburnette9664
Best group of the 80s absolute legends.
@unions100
Carol Burnette I TOTALLY VERY STRONGLY AGREE ❤️
@carolburnette9664
@unions100 Great minds think alike then Imagination were wonderful.
@crazyrache
Love all of their songs Imagination was a great band, even though I was born in 89 I remember growing up hearing their music 😊
@loayprettyboy206
crazyrache I was born 1992 and I love this band