IMAGINATION
Nat Lyrics
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It makes the cloudy day sunny
Makes the bee think of honey
Just as I think of you
Imagination is crazy
Your whole perspective gets hazy
Starts you asking a daisy
Have you ever felt the gentle touch
And then a kiss, and then, and then
Find it's only your imagination again
Oh, well
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
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
In Nat King Cole's song "Imagination", the singer muses about the power of imagination to alter one's perception of reality. He notes that imagination can turn a cloudy day into a sunny one, make a bee think of honey, and cause one to think endlessly about someone they desire. The lyrics suggest that imagination is both enjoyable and complex, as it can "start you asking a daisy/what to do, what to do."
The song also delves into the darker side of imagination, pointing out how it can be deceptive and lead one to mistake a figment of their imagination for reality. The singer describes the feeling of being touched and kissed, only to realize that it was just their imagination. Despite the potential pitfalls, the song ultimately celebrates the wonder of imagination and how it can bring joy and excitement to life.
Overall, "Imagination" is a masterful exploration of the human psyche and our relationship with our thoughts and feelings. Through vivid imagery and clever lyrics, Nat King Cole manages to evoke the beauty and complexity of our inner worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagination is funny
Imagination can be humorous
It makes the cloudy day sunny
Sometimes imagining things can brighten up a bad situation
Makes the bee think of honey
Imagination can conjure up specific associations, such as bees and honey
Just as I think of you
Nat King Cole thinks about his love interest often
Imagination is crazy
Imagination can make a person's perspective skewed
Your whole perspective gets hazy
One's outlook becomes unclear when the imagination runs wild
Starts you asking a daisy
Causes you to question things that may seem trivial or irrelevant
What to do, what to do
Creates confusion and indecisiveness
Have you ever felt the gentle touch
Asks if the listener has ever experienced a certain physical sensation
And then a kiss, and then, and then
Suggests that the feeling of being touched may lead to more intimate actions
Find it's only your imagination again
Realizes that it was just a daydream or fantasy
Oh, well
Accepts the letdown and moves forward
Imagination is silly
Imagination can be foolish or nonsensical
You go around willy-nilly
Acting impulsively without thinking things through
For example, I go around wanting you
Nat King Cole desires his love interest
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
He doubts that his feelings are reciprocated
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: NEVILLE KEIGHLEY
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MisterCreamyDude
This is a fantastic album. I bought this donkeys years ago, long before 'the interweb', out of curiosity and was amazed. NKC is a pretty decent pianna player but theres no singing on here (hence the title I guess). But thats no bad thing as the wonderful Nelson Riddle orchestra make up for it. A great combination I think with good old Nat and one of the finest accompanying orchestras of the time, hell they were so good they even rendered Sinatra palletable at times! Buy it, you'll love it.
HIROFUMI ASABA
So beautiful song. I'm glad there are beautiful songs like this and great musicians like Nat king cole.
Kathy Yansick
Pretty!
JACQUILLO2
who wrote the song !
MrMusicismagic
@JACQUILLO2 ... James Van Heusen & Johnny Burke ...
Kathy Yansick
Good to know, reminds me of the gershwin songs Micheal Fienstein has a album you might like I think the Album is called "Isen't It Romantic" I love it it's a chd from the early 1990s however my favorites are Nate King Cole's songs and I love the Album of his the very best called "Love Is The Thing" as a kid my Father would play it around the house in the 60s and 70s I'm glad he loved the best music