Imagine
Jack Johnson Lyrics


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Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
And above us is only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

You may say that 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

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
No religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life for peace

You may say that 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

Imagine no possessions
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 that 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jack Johnson's "Imagine" are a powerful reflection on the human desire for peace and unity. The song begins with the singer imagining a world without the concept of Heaven or Hell, where the only thing above us is the sky. He suggests that if we could live for today and focus on the present moment, we could achieve a sense of peace that is otherwise unattainable. The singer recognizes that this idea may seem idealistic or unrealistic, but he also acknowledges that he's not the only one dreaming of a better world, and he hopes others will join him in working towards this shared goal.


The second verse builds on this idea of unity by proposing a world without borders or divisions based on religion or politics. The singer suggests that if we could let go of the things that separate us, we could eliminate the need for violence and instead work towards a common goal of peace. Once again, the singer acknowledges that this idea may seem far-fetched, but he maintains that he's not the only person who envisions such a world, and he invites others to join him in this dream.


The final verse takes this idea of unity even further by suggesting a world without possessions or wealth disparity. Instead, every person would share in the world's resources, creating a brotherhood of man that would eliminate greed and hunger. Once again, the singer acknowledges that this concept may seem impossible, but he insists that he's not alone in dreaming of a world where everyone is equal and nobody goes without.


Overall, Jack Johnson's "Imagine" is a moving expression of the human desire for peace, unity, and equality. Through his lyrics, he encourages listeners to envision a better world and to work towards bringing that vision to life.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagine there's no Heaven
Envision a world where there is no concept of a perfect afterlife.


It's easy if you try
It is not difficult to envision a world without the idea of heaven.


No hell below us
A world where there is no punishment or fear of eternal damnation.


And above us is only sky
A world where the sky is the limit and there is no divine higher power controlling our actions.


Imagine all the people
Picture every member of society coming together in unity.


Living for today
Living one day at a time, without concern for future rewards or punishments.


You may say that I'm a dreamer
Some may view the idea of this utopian world as unrealistic or impossible.


But I'm not the only one
However, there are others who share this vision and strive to make it a reality.


I hope someday you'll join us
The hope that more people will embrace this vision and work towards creating a peaceful world.


And the world will live as one
The ultimate goal of creating a harmonious society where people live together peacefully as a united front.


Imagine there's no countries
An ideal world where national borders do not exist, and there is no concept of different nations.


It isn't hard to do
It is not a difficult concept to grasp or imagine.


Nothing to kill or die for
A world where there are no causes or beliefs worth fighting and dying for.


No religion too
A world where religion does not divide people and cause conflicts between them.


Living life for peace
Leading a peaceful life, and working towards building a peaceful world.


Imagine no possessions
Imagining a world where ownership does not exist.


I wonder if you can
Questioning if it is possible to imagine a world without possessions.


No need for greed or hunger
In this utopian world nobody would suffer from hunger or greed.


A brotherhood of man
Embodying the concept of brotherhood and unity among all human beings.


Sharing all the world
Everyone in this world shares everything, and there is no concept of ownership or property.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Winston Lennon

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

billy lois

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today (ah ah ah)
Imagine there's no countries
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 that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
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 that 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



All comments from YouTube:

Reese Harrell

As a person who's going through depression and only knows of music as there only get away Jack Johnson sure is the best therapy you can really get. Out of millions of people I would like to be one of few to say ill never harm myself or anyone but only live to try to make people's lives better as well

kod Everyfullmoon

🙏

Peter Günther

Hope you`re good :))

William Foubert

Hope life is better now with less depression.

planeshift

you know this is a cover?

yeeeet

This what I keep trying to tell people who would assume that an artist would be displeased with a cover. It's not all about quality, it's about the respect and paying homage to an artist.

Lygia Mendes

Está música com certeza é uma das mais bonitas do mundo!!!

lianna beauchamps

I love the lyrics to this song. I've always believed in the message of the song, before I ever heard it, but I couldn't put it into words. That's what I love about music, if you can't say the word yourself you can always say it through a song.

Fernanda Filipe

Adorei na voz dele,ficou linda de uma sutileza incomparável.

GarrettGrrt

In a lot of ways, Jack is the John Lennon of our generation.

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