Pure Imagination
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory Lyrics
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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
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to 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
Want to 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
"Pure Imagination" is a song from the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder as the titular character. It's often considered one of the most iconic and memorable songs from the film. The lyrics, penned by Leslie Bricusse, are a call to imagination and creativity.
The song begins with an invitation to enter the world of pure imagination, which is created by Wonka himself. He invites listeners to take a look and see into their own imagination. As the song continues, Wonka takes the listener on a journey through the world of his creation, promising that what they see will defy explanation. The chorus encourages listeners to view paradise, and to do anything they want to do. The song ends with the promise that living in pure imagination means being free, if one truly wishes to be.
One interpretation of the song is that it's a call to break free from the constraints of everyday life and embrace creativity and imagination. It encourages listeners to dream bigger and defy conventional wisdom. Another interpretation is that it's a commentary on the power of marketing and advertising, and the way that companies like Wonka's can create a sense of wonder and possibility that draws customers in.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me and you'll be
Join me and I will take you to
In a world of pure imagination
A realm filled with limitless possibilities
Take a look and you'll see
Observe and witness
Into your imagination
The depths of your creative mind
We'll begin with a spin
Our journey shall commence with a whirl
Traveling in the world of my creation
Traveling through an imaginative world unique to me
What we'll see will defy
What we encounter will challenge
Explanation
Standard explanation or rationale will not suffice
If you want to view paradise
If you seek to witness utopia
Simply look around and view it
It can be seen in your surroundings, right before your eyes
Anything you want to, do it
Anything you desire, you can achieve it
Want to change the world? There's nothing to it
If you desire to make a difference, you can do so with ease
There is no life I know
I have not experienced any life
To compare with pure imagination
That can compare to the limitless boundaries of one's imagination
Living there, you'll be free
Existing within that world grants one liberty
If you truly wish to be
If you genuinely desire to be unrestrained
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.