Imagine
Envisioning a World of Unity and Peace
Lyrics
Imagine there's no heaven
Imagine a world without the concept of heaven.
It's easy if you try
Suggests that envisioning such a world is easy if one makes an effort.
No hell below us
Envision a world without the existence of hell.
Above us only sky
Describes a world where there is only sky above, without any hell below.
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine a world where people focus on living in the present moment.
Imagine there's no countries
Envision a world without distinct countries.
It isn't hard to do
States that imagining such a world is not a difficult task.
Nothing to kill or die for
Imagine a world where there is nothing worth killing or dying for.
And no religion too
Envision a world without the influence of religion.
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Imagine a world where people live in peace, emphasizing the collective "you."
You may say I'm a dreamer
The speaker acknowledges the possibility of being seen as someone with unrealistic dreams.
But I'm not the only one
Expresses that the speaker is not the only one who dreams of such a world.
I hope some day you'll join us
Hopes that others will eventually share the same vision.
And the world will be as one
Anticipates a unified world where people are united as one.
Imagine no possessions
Imagine a world without the concept of possessions.
I wonder if you can
Wondering if the listener can conceive of a world without greed or hunger.
No need for greed or hunger
Imagine a world where there is no need for materialism or deprivation.
A brotherhood of man
Describes a vision of humanity as a brotherhood, fostering unity.
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
Imagine a world where people share the resources of the entire planet.
You may say I'm a dreamer
The speaker reiterates the possibility of being seen as a dreamer.
But I'm not the only one
Reaffirms that the speaker is not alone in dreaming of such a world.
I hope some day you'll join us
Expresses hope that others will eventually embrace the shared dream.
And the world will be as one
Anticipates a future world where everyone is united as one.
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