Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a sol… Read Full Bio ↴Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a solo artist but rather, a band; no one in Ingram Hill is actually named Ingram Hill (just like there was never a musician named Lynyrd Skynyrd or Jethro Tull -- at least not in either of those well-known '70s bands). Like Cracker, Train, and Tonic, Ingram Hill has an earthy, unpretentious approach that is relevant to both alternative pop/rock and roots rock. The Memphis-based foursome aren't an exact replica of classic rockers from the '60s and '70s -- their work is more modern -- but they do have a certain down-home rootsiness that has gone over well in Southern rock circles. That isn't to say that their sound is stereotypically southern in the way that the Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas were stereotypically southern back in the '70s; Ingram Hill doesn't get into hell-raisin' good ol' boy stereotypes, and their lyrics tend to be reflective, introspective, and thoughtful. Their first release came in 2002, when they put out their debut EP, Until Now, on their own label, Traveler Records, and sold around 10,000 copies. Then, in 2003, the Memphis residents released their first full-length album, June's Picture Show, produced by Rick Beato, on Traveler. June's Picture Show had only been out a few weeks when Ingram Hill signed with Hollywood Records, which re-released the album in February 2004. Cold In California, produced by Oliver Leiber, followed from Hollywood in 2007. The band released a self-entitled country record in August 2012.

Impossible
Ingram Hill Lyrics

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I wanna make a billion dollars
Take Bill Gates out to lunch
Fly out to Las Vegas
Bet it all on just a hunch
Leave my footprint on the moon
Tavern on the green just for two
Take a yacht to the South Seas
Drunk Dial P. Diddy if I please

All of these things I wanna do
I'd give them all up to be with you
But I might as well swim the artic sea
Then get you to notice me

Why do I try to be part of her world?
Why do I think I can get this girl?
Everybody has to have some kind of thing
An impossible dream
An impossible

Just give me a little time
We won't have to compromise
You may not get diamond rings
But I'll give you riches in different things
The Eiffel tower beneath the stars
The pyramids they would be ours
The Seven Wonders of the World
Would fail to compare if you were my girl

All of these things they would come true
If somehow I could end up with you
But every time I start to get the nerve
I am at a loss for words

Why do I try to be part of her world?
Why do I think I can get this girl?
Everybody's got to have some kind of thing
An impossible dream
An impossible

If I had just one day with you
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
I'd say I love you backwards
If you asked me to
Then you would see that all along
That I was meant to be the one

Why do I try to be part of her world?
Why do I think I can get this girl?
Everybody's got to have some kind of thing
An impossible dream
An impossible

Why (wanna make a billion dollars, take Bill Gates out to lunch)
Why (leave my footprint on the moon, bet it all on just a hunch)
Everybody's got to have some kind of thing

An impossible dream
An impossible dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ingram Hill's song "Impossible" express the singer's desire to achieve great feats and luxury, but ultimately realizing that all these ambitions pale in comparison to finding love and being with someone special. The first verse illustrates extravagant aspirations like making a billion dollars, meeting influential people like Bill Gates, and taking impulsive risks like betting everything on a hunch in Las Vegas. These desires reflect a longing for a glamorous and adventurous lifestyle.

However, in the chorus, the singer acknowledges that all these dreams would easily be given up if it meant being with the person they love. They recognize that no matter how extraordinary their aspirations may be, the prospect of love and companionship holds far greater importance. The lines "But I might as well swim the Arctic Sea / Then get you to notice me" highlight the seemingly insurmountable challenge of attracting the attention and affection of the person they desire.

In the second verse, the lyrics shift to a promise of a more meaningful and fulfilling life together. The singer imagines sharing romantic moments such as watching the Eiffel Tower beneath the stars or claiming the pyramids as their own. The mention of the Seven Wonders of the World failing to compare if they were together emphasizes the depth of their feelings and the belief that love transcends material possessions.

However, despite these hopeful aspirations, the singer is constantly plagued by doubt and insecurity, struggling to find the right words or the confidence to pursue the person they desire. The line "Every time I start to get the nerve, I am at a loss for words" highlights the fear of rejection and the sense of inadequacy that hinders their progress.

In the final chorus, the singer poses questions to themselves, wondering why they continue to strive for the unattainable and convince themselves that they have a chance with the person they desire. The repetition of "Everybody's got to have some kind of thing, an impossible dream" illustrates the universal human tendency to harbor unrealistic hopes and dreams, and the notion that love can sometimes seem just as unattainable.

Ultimately, the song encapsulates the singer's emotional struggle, their longing for grand achievements and lavish experiences, and their realization that finding love and being with the person they adore is the most meaningful and elusive dream of all.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna make a billion dollars
I desire to accumulate a vast amount of wealth

Take Bill Gates out to lunch
Have a meal with Bill Gates, the renowned billionaire

Fly out to Las Vegas
Travel to Las Vegas, the famous city known for gambling and entertainment

Bet it all on just a hunch
Risk everything on a mere intuition

Leave my footprint on the moon
Leave a lasting mark by stepping foot on the moon

Tavern on the green just for two
Dine at the exclusive restaurant 'Tavern on the Green' with only two people

Take a yacht to the South Seas
Sail on a luxurious yacht to the tropical South Seas region

Drunk Dial P. Diddy if I please
Call P. Diddy while under the influence of alcohol, if I desire to do so

All of these things I wanna do
These are all the desires I have

I'd give them all up to be with you
I am willing to sacrifice all these desires to be with you

But I might as well swim the Arctic Sea
Achieving the desire to be with you feels as impossible as swimming in the Arctic Sea

Then get you to notice me
Making you aware of my presence and gaining your attention

Why do I try to be part of her world?
What motivates me to attempt to be a part of your life?

Why do I think I can get this girl?
What makes me believe I can win your affection?

Everybody has to have some kind of thing
Everyone has their own unique ambition or dream

An impossible dream
A dream that seems unattainable

Just give me a little time
Grant me a small amount of time

We won't have to compromise
We can reach an agreement without having to make sacrifices

You may not get diamond rings
You won't receive expensive diamond rings

But I'll give you riches in different things
However, I will provide you with wealth in other forms

The Eiffel tower beneath the stars
The iconic Eiffel Tower illuminated by the starry night sky

The pyramids they would be ours
We would claim ownership of the magnificent pyramids

The Seven Wonders of the World
Referring to the renowned and awe-inspiring architectural marvels

Would fail to compare if you were my girl
They would pale in comparison to your significance in my life, if you were my partner

All of these things they would come true
All these desires and dreams would become a reality

If somehow I could end up with you
If, by some means, I could be in a relationship with you

But every time I start to get the nerve
However, whenever I gather the courage to do so

I am at a loss for words
I find myself unable to express myself adequately

If I had just one day with you
If I were granted a single day to spend with you

There's nothing that I wouldn't do
I would go to great lengths and do anything necessary

I'd say I love you backwards
I would even express my love for you in a unique and unconventional way

If you asked me to
If you requested it

Then you would see that all along
You would finally realize that from the beginning

That I was meant to be the one
I am destined to be the person you are meant to be with

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Moore, Kevin m. Griffin, Justin Robert Moore, Kevin M Griffin

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