In 2009, Evancho independently released her debut album, "Prelude to a Dream". The album was released with just 4,000 printings. Because of digital success following her appearance on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, the album charted in the 121st position of the Billboard 200 albums, and the 2nd position of the Billboard Classical albums chart. Following a whirlwind of media coverage after her second place finish on the show, Evancho released her debut holiday EP, "O Holy Night", in November 2010. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one on the Billboard Classical albums, and later achieved Platinum status. Evancho is the youngest solo artist ever to go Platinum in the U.S.
In June 2011, Evancho's debut studio album, "Dream With Me", was released, and charted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one of the Billboard Classical albums. The album would later achieve "Gold" status, and sell in excess of 500,000 copies.
In late 2011, Evancho's sophomore album, "Heavenly Christmas", was released exclusively through American retailer Walmart. The album debuted at number one on the Classical album chart, becoming her fourth consecutive work to do so. It also debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 albums.
Pure Imagination
Jackie Evancho Lyrics
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In a world of pure imagination
Take a look and you'll see
Into your imagination
We'll begin with a spin
Traveling in the world of my creation
What we'll see will defy
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world, there's nothing to it
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be
If you want to see magic lines
Close your eyes and you will see one
Wanna be a dream, I'll be one
Anytime you please
And please leave me one
Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
Take a look
And you'll see
Into your imagination
There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly
Wish to be
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be
The lyrics of Jackie Evancho's song "Pure Imagination" are an intriguing exploration of the creative mind's potential. The song invites listeners to join in on a journey that promises access to a world of limitless possibilities, with imagery that is rich and vivid. The first stanza calls for the listener to venture into a world of the imagination, suggesting that they will be able to see what they have always dreamed. The second line of the verse is evocative of a deeper sense of introspection, as the singer offers the listener access to their own imagination.
The second verse brings us deeper into this world of creative imagination. The word "spin" suggests a playful exploration that is not confined by the usual constructs of the world around us. Anything is possible in this world, and the concept of defying explanation suggests that we need not try to rationalize what we see - it is simply a matter of experiencing it. The following lines of the verse offer the listener reassurance that they need only look around them to see the possibilities they desire, and can achieve anything they want by putting in the effort.
The final line of the verse deepens the sense of magic that the song evokes, as it suggests that there is no life on earth that can compare with the potential of imagination. The chorus repeats the invitation of the first verse, with the added detail that anyone can experience great freedom within the imagination world. The final lines of the song offer a comforting reassurance that living in this world requires only a sincere wish to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me and you'll be
Join me and you'll embark on an adventure
In a world of pure imagination
Where creativity knows no bounds
Take a look and you'll see
Observe the limitless possibilities
Into your imagination
By exploring your mind's eye
We'll begin with a spin
Let's start our journey with a twist
Traveling in the world of my creation
Traversing through the land I've envisioned
What we'll see will defy
What we encounter will challenge
Explanation
The conventional understanding
If you want to view paradise
To behold utopia
Simply look around and view it
Just observe the world
Anything you want to, do it
Leap towards your dreams
Want to change the world, there's nothing to it
You are capable of changing the world
There is no life I know
I'm unaware of a lifestyle
To compare with pure imagination
That equals a world rooted in creativity
Living there, you'll be free
Residing in this realm grants liberation
If you truly wish to be
Assuming you sincerely desire to be
If you want to see magic lines
To see miracles unfurl
Close your eyes and you will see one
Allow your mind's eye to lead the way
Wanna be a dream, I'll be one
To be someone's aspirations
Anytime you please
Whenever you desire
And please leave me one
Ensure to save me a dream
Living there, you'll be free
Inhabiting this world will liberate you
If you truly wish to be
Contingent on your sincere desire
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, TARADAM MUSIC, INC., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
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