His first major film role was in the 2007 film St Trinian's. He became known to American audiences when he got a major role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall which led to a starring role in 2010's Get Him to the Greek. He has also been a voice actor for animated films such as 2010's Despicable Me and the 2011 film Hop. He starred in the 2011 remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore film Arthur.
Brand dresses in a flamboyant bohemian fashion; his style consisting of a black eye-liner, tight monochromatic clothing, drainpipe jeans, Beatle boots and long, shaggy backcombed hair. He describes himself as looking like an "S&M Willy Wonka." He is a fan of The Smiths and Morrissey, and has a cat of the same name. Brand is a vegetarian and does yoga.
Pure Imagination
Russell Brand Lyrics
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Ladies and gentlemen
Boys and girls
Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three
Come with me, and you'll be
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
Explanation
The lyrics to Russell Brand's song 'Pure Imagination' speak to the power of imagination and invite the listener on a journey into a world created by one's own mind. The opening words of 'Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls' create the sense of a carnival or circus atmosphere, preparing the audience for the ride of their lives. The invitation to 'hold your breath, make a wish, count to three' evokes a childlike sense of wonder and magic.
As the song progresses, Brand sings, 'Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination / Take a look, and you'll see into your imagination.' Here, he encourages the listener to let go of their preconceived notions and open themselves up to the limitless possibilities of their own imagination. The act of 'taking a look' is symbolic of recognizing the power within oneself to manifest what they desire.
The final lines of the verse, 'We'll begin, with a spin / Traveling in the world of my creation / What we'll see will defy explanation,' serve to emphasize the idea that what one can imagine is without limits or restrictions. The concept of 'defying explanation' suggests that trying to articulate the full scope of what the mind can create is impossible, as there truly are no limits to the power of imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Invite all genders to listen to my message
Boys and girls
Invite all ages to listen to my message
Hold your breath
Get ready to be amazed
Make a wish
Get ready to dream big
Count to three
Get ready to be transported into another world
Come with me, and you'll be
Join me and explore a world beyond your imagination
In a world of pure imagination
Together, we will explore a place where anything is possible
Take a look, and you'll see
Open your eyes and discover a new perspective
Into your imagination
Your mind holds the key to endless possibilities
We'll begin, with a spin
Let's start this adventure with a fun and exciting twist
Traveling in the world of my creation
We will journey through a world I have created, filled with wonder and magic
What we'll see will defy
The sights and sounds we encounter will go beyond
Explanation
Words cannot describe the beauty and mystery we will encounter
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its no when im 64 cover but i digg it babe
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Nice to know he's not a complete git!
@greenhornet8262
Is silly wonka British?