Just My Imagination
The Cranberries Lyrics
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We would hit the town on Friday night
Stay in bed until Sunday
We used to be so free
We were living for the love we had
Living not for reality
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination, it was
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination, it was
That was a time I used to pray
I have always kept my faith in love
It's the greatest thing from the man above
The game I used to play
I've always put my cards upon the table
Never be said that I'd be unstable
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination, it was
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination (my imagination)
Just my imagination, it was
There is a game I like to play
I like to hit the town on Friday night
And stay in bed until Sunday
We'll always be this free
We will be living for the love we have
And living not for reality
It's not my imagination (my imagination)
It's not my imagination (my imagination)
It's not my imagination, it was
Not my imagination (my imagination)
Not my imagination (my imagination)
Not my imagination, it was
Not my, not my (my imagination)
Not my, not my, not my (my imagination)
Not my, not my, not my
My imagination, my imagination
My imagination, my imagination (not my imagination, not my imagination)
My imagination, my imagination (not my imagination)
The Cranberries' song "Just My Imagination" is a nostalgic and reflective look back at a carefree time in the past. The singer recalls a time when they and their friends would go out on Friday nights and not return until Sunday, living for the love they had and not tied down by the constraints of reality. The lyrics evoke a sense of freedom and youthful abandon that has since been lost. The phrase "it was just my imagination" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps indicating a feeling of wistfulness for a time that may not have been as idyllic as memory suggests.
In the second verse, the singer refers to a time when they used to pray and had faith in love as the greatest gift from God. This could be interpreted as a more innocent and hopeful time in their life, before they experienced heartbreak and disappointment. The singer reveals themselves to be someone who always puts their cards on the table, refusing to be anything less than honest and steadfast.
Overall, "Just My Imagination" is a poignant song that speaks to the human desire to hold onto the things we love and the past we cherish, even when reality may not match up.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a game we used to play
We used to have a carefree lifestyle where we enjoyed going out on Fridays and staying in bed until Sundays.
We would hit the town on Friday night
On weekends, we would go out and explore the city.
And stay in bed until Sunday
We would spend all weekend relaxing and being lazy in bed.
We used to be so free
In the past, we lived without any obligations or restrictions and we were free to do what we wanted.
We were living for the love we had and
Our love for each other was the driving force in our lives.
Living not for reality
We were more interested in living in the moment and enjoying life than thinking about real-life responsibilities.
It was just my imagination x3
But now, that life seems like it was just a product of my imagination and it's no longer a reality.
There was a time I used to pray
I used to have faith and pray for the things I wanted in life.
I have always kept my faith in love
My faith in love has never wavered, and I still believe it's the most important thing in life.
It's the greatest thing from the man above
I believe that love is a gift from God and it's the most wonderful thing in the world.
The game I used to play
The game of love and relationships that I used to play.
I've always put my cards upon the table
I have always been honest and straightforward about my feelings and intentions.
Let it never be said that I'd be unstable
I have always been a stable and reliable person, especially when it comes to love.
It was just my imagination [Repeat: x 3]
But now, I realize that some of the things I hoped for in love were just products of my imagination and not based in reality.
There is a game I like to play
But even though things have changed, I still enjoy playing the game of love and pursuing romantic relationships.
I like to hit the town on Friday night
I still enjoy going out on weekends and exploring the city with someone special.
And stay in bed until Sunday
And spending all weekend relaxing and being lazy with them.
We'll always be this free
Even though responsibilities have increased, I still believe that love brings a sense of freedom to our lives.
We will be living for the love we have
And we will continue to live our lives for the love we share with each other.
Living not for reality
Because, in the end, love is what matters most and brings us closer to an ideal world that's not limited by reality.
It's not my imagination [Repeat: x 3]
And now, I realize that the love we share is not just a product of my imagination, but a real and tangible thing.
Not my [Repeat: x 18]
It's not just some idealistic hope, but a real and lasting love that will endure.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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There was a game we used to play
We would hit the town on Friday night
Stay in bed until Sunday
We used to be so free
We were living for the love we had
Living not for reality
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There was a time I used to pray
I have always kept my faith in love
It's the greatest thing from the man above
The game I used to play
I've always put my cards upon the table
Never be said that I'd be unstable
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
Just my imagination
It was
There is a game I like to play
I like to hit the town on Friday night
And stay in bed until Sunday
We'll always be this free
We will be living for the love we have
Living not for reality
It's not my imagination
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
It was
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
Not my imagination
It was
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
It was
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
It was
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
It was
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
Not my
@sowick
See you later, Dolores! Thanks for everything <3
@Hnzuu
Sowick This is breaking my heart. Such a big part of my life. I've come back to many of their songs again and again, year after year. 💔 Too young to go.
@josejuanguardado
Just see you later
@yurilonobile5221
a sad day.
@sergiosorbet2690
Hasta siempre Dolores!Un día muy triste!
@andreamagurno3153
Sowick 😭😭😢😢😢
@kennygr8ify
Dolores has such a beautiful voice, it's so sad we lost her! 💔😢
@dianalarrea4216
It still breaks my heart. 😭💔
@tomspence8506
@Diana Larrea I agree with you both ken karwoski and Diana Larrea, but she is still alive in the memories of millions of cranberries fans worldwide and she always will be!
@kauthaarjulius
@Tom Spence True what you say it just very sad that she's not with us anymore 😢😢😢