"In some fashion we've been a band for a long time. Some migh… Read Full Bio ↴SEESAW
"In some fashion we've been a band for a long time. Some might see the longevity of an ensemble our size as luck, or possibly a piece of happenstance, but to us it just feels inevitable. Many of us began playing instruments together. We collected some scattered thoughts of what we thought music might be, and eventually learned how to record those instruments. Truly, we’d have trouble telling you exactly when it started. However, we can easily tell you that we’ve gotten to do lots of exciting, fulfilling things under the The Rest moniker (this book), (these albums), (these videos), (this beer), (this label), (and more) - basically, we’ve been quite busy. It’s a happy balance, but one that rarely feels sure-footed.
Just over five years ago we met Dan Achen, and under his patient (and occasionally impatient) tutelage, we unfolded to accomplish goals that had originally seemed to be mere pipedreams. We lost Dan earlier this year, completely devastating every one of us. However, the more we worked on our new record, SEESAW, the more we realized that Dan's influence would continue to make itself felt for a long time to come – given his impact on the band, it would be impossible for it not to. In the spring we’ll have the new record ready for your ears, but in the meantime we’re excited to keep working, unravelling, resolving, refining, and starting all over again.”
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Pure Imagination
The Rest Lyrics
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Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three
Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
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 Rest's song Pure Imagination is a cover of the classic song originally composed by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The lyrics of the song are a call to adventure, an invitation to step into a world of pure imagination where anything is possible. The opening lines of the song encourage the listener to hold their breath, make a wish, and count to three, signaling a departure from the mundane and an entrance into a realm of limitless possibility.
The song's central metaphor is the idea of pure imagination, a place where creativity and fantasy are unencumbered by the constraints of reality. With every line, Willy Wonka, the song's protagonist, invites the listener to immerse themselves in their own imagination and to see the world in a new way. The chorus reinforces this idea, encouraging the listener to view paradise simply by looking around them, and to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
In conclusion, Pure Imagination is a song that celebrates the power of imagination and creative expression. It invites us to dream big, explore our inner landscape, and find the courage to pursue our goals, no matter how impossible or improbable they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold your breath
Get ready for a magical experience, something beyond your imagination.
Make a wish
Think about what you want and keep it in your heart.
Count to three
Relax and let the magic begin.
Come with me
Take my hand, and I'll show you the way.
And you'll be
Just trust me, and everything will be great.
In a world of
A journey to a place where everything is magical and fantastic.
Pure imagination
Creating something amazing in your head and heart, something beyond the bounds of reality.
Take a look
Observe carefully, and be amazed at the beauty you see.
And you'll see
With an open mind and a pure heart, you'll experience something beyond your imagination.
Into your imagination
The journey takes you to your heart, where dreams are born and exist.
We'll begin
The journey begins and everything is possible.
With a spin
The magic will lead us and show us the way at every step.
Traveling in
We'll get to experience different amazing things and places.
The world of my creation
A place created by imagination and creativity, something unique and out of this world.
What we'll see
The sights we'll see will amaze and inspire us.
Will defy
The beauty and amazingness we experience will be so great that we won't be able to explain it.
Explanation
The magic of the journey will be beyond explanation, and we'll be content with enjoying it.
If you want to view paradise
A call to those who want to experience something magical and fantastic.
Simply look around and view it
All you need to do is open your eyes and see the magic around you.
Anything you want to, do it
Believe in your dreams and work hard to achieve them.
Wanta change the world?
Those who want to make a difference and bring something new into the world.
There's nothing
It's not impossible, and you have the power to do it.
To it
The power to change the world is within you.
There is no
Nothing in this world can compare to.
Life I know
My experience and everything I've seen.
To compare with
Something that is on a much higher level.
Pure imagination
The purest and most amazing experience that exists.
Living there
Existing in a place created by pure imagination.
You'll be free
Freedom, to be yourself and follow your heart.
If you truly wish to be
Just believe in yourself and follow your heart, and you'll find yourself in a world of pure imagination.
Writer(s): Leslie Bricusse, Jonthan Owusu-Yianomah, Kwesi Mills, Anthony Newley
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.