Pure Imagination
Scott Dreier Lyrics
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[Spoken]
Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three
[Sung]
Come with me
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
Explanation
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta 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 view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta 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
The lyrics to Scott Dreier's song Pure Imagination were originally written for the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The first part of the lyrics, spoken by Willy Wonka himself, encourages the listener to hold their breath, make a wish, and count to three, signaling the start of a magical journey into a world of endless possibility. The following verses are sung by Wonka and describe the wonders of his world of pure imagination, promising that anything one can imagine can become a reality.
The lyrics go on to emphasize the freedom and limitless possibilities of this world, encouraging the listener to explore it and make their dreams a reality. The final verse reiterates the message that living in a world of pure imagination comes with the freedom to be whoever and whatever one desires. The overall message of the song is to encourage the listener to embrace their imagination and believe in their ability to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
[Spoken] Hold your breath
Take a moment to pause and prepare yourself for what's to come.
Make a wish
Think about what you truly desire in your heart and mind.
Count to three
Take a moment to gather your thoughts before you begin.
[Sung] Come with me
Join me on a journey of endless possibilities.
And you'll be
You will experience something extraordinary that you've never experienced before.
In a world of Pure imagination
You will enter a place where anything can happen and anything is possible.
Take a look
Observe your surroundings with an open mind and heart.
And you'll see
You'll discover things you've never seen before and feel emotions you've never felt before.
Into your imagination
You will tap into your innermost thoughts and create your reality with your imagination.
We'll begin
This is only the start of something incredible and unimaginable.
With a spin
We are embarking on a new journey full of twists and turns.
Traveling in the world of my creation
We are entering a world that I created just for us to explore.
What we'll see
We are about to witness sights that will amaze and astound us.
Will defy explanation
There are no words to describe the beauty and wonder we are about to experience.
If you want to view paradise
If you desire to see a perfect world, look around you.
Simply look around and view it
Paradise is all around us, we just need to open our eyes to see it.
Anything you want to, do it
You have the power to achieve anything you desire if you believe in yourself and take action.
Wanta change the world?
If you have a desire to make a difference in the world, you have the ability to do so.
There's nothing to it
All it takes is the willingness to try and take action towards your goals.
There is no life I know to compare with Pure imagination
There is no other life or experience that can compare to the limitless possibilities of the imagination.
Living there you'll be free
When you tap into your imagination and believe in yourself, you will experience a sense of freedom and liberation.
If you truly wish to be
If you genuinely desire to experience this sense of freedom and liberation, you can achieve it through your imagination and actions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, TARADAM MUSIC, INC., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
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