For the popular band, featuring Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan, see: A Perfect Circle.
Imagine
Perfect Circle Lyrics
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It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day 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
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one
The lyrics to Perfect Circle's song Imagine are a call for unity and a utopian vision of the world. The first stanza imagines a world without the divisive concepts of heaven and hell, where there is only a limitless sky above. It encourages the listener to live in the present and to enjoy life as it is. The second stanza goes further to explore a world without borders, where there is no need to fight or die for one's country, and no religion to divide people. The lyrics imagine a world of peaceful coexistence where everyone is equal.
In the final stanza, the song encourages the listener to imagine a world without possessions, without the constant hunger for more material goods that can lead to conflict and unrest. Instead, the song imagines a brotherhood of man, where people share the resources of the world and everyone is taken care of. The song acknowledges that it may seem like a dreamy vision, but it calls on people to join together to make it a reality.
The song's message is one of hope, encouraging people to imagine a better world and to work towards making it a reality. The song is a cover of John Lennon's classic song of the same name, which was released in 1971. It has become an anthem of the peace movement and has been covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine there's no heaven
Imagine a world where there is no concept of heaven.
It's easy if you try
It's not hard to imagine such a world if you use your imagination.
No hell below us
A world where there isn't the concept of hell.
Above us only sky
The only thing above us is the open sky.
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine a world where people focus on living in the present moment.
Imagine there's no countries
Imagine a world without borders or division by country.
It isn't hard to do
This is a plausible idea that can be realized.
Nothing to kill or die for
In such a world, there will be no need for war or sacrifice.
And no religion too
A world with no religion beliefs or factions.
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Imagine everyone coexisting in harmony.
You may say I'm a dreamer
I may be viewed as an idealist.
But I'm not the only one
However, there are others that believe in this ideal world.
I hope some day you'll join us
I hope that others will join us and share this belief.
And the world will be as one
If everyone shares this ideal, we can create a unified world.
Imagine no possessions
Imagine a world with no attachment to material possessions.
I wonder if you can
It's difficult to imagine a world without attachment to material possessions.
No need for greed or hunger
A world where there is no excess or scarcity, a world where everyone has what they need.
A brotherhood of man
A sense of unity among all people.
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
Imagine a world where resources are shared freely among all people.
You may say I'm a dreamer
I'm aware that this vision may seem unrealistic.
But I'm not the only one
I know that others share this vision.
I hope some day you'll join us
I hope that you will also share this vision with us.
And the world will be as one
If we all share this vision, we can create a unified world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Winston Lennon
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Dave Smith
Amazing what a simple change from a major to a minor key can do to a song. Like others here have said, it's almost like a sequel to the original.
Lotan
@Austin Caldwell I actually agree that Maynard is a musical genius, but this song is a cheap cop out. Maybe I'm a hater because Imagine is one of the most overplayed songs to exist and the message is far too on the nose for me.
Austin Caldwell
@Lotan may not be for everyone music is art and art is subjective but to say Maynard isn’t a creative talent is just hating
Sempiternel Desiderata
Or a prelude
Lotan
This is exactly why this is such an uninspired cover, it's like they decided "hey bro, let's just do opposite of this super simple song and make it sad, that's gonna be so deep bro"
Jeremy Getzandanner
This is one of the best covers of a song I've ever heard.
Washburn
Manson's, down in the park, was also great
Matthew
No Quarter by Tool
SealedGanon
Absolutely YES
TheWobbly WeLdEr
Agreed. I think it portrays how John Lennon’s view of the world has failed. And now here we are left with the bullshit that is communism. The direction our great nation has careened itself towards. Have you ever watched a bird die from diving into a window? This is it.