Imagine
Envisioning a Unified World: Ray Charles' 'Imagine'
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 simple if one makes an effort.
No hell below us
Envision a place without the idea of hell.
Above us only sky
Describes a scenario where there is only sky above, devoid of hell or heaven.
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine a society where people live for the present moment.
Imagine there's no countries
Envision a world without national boundaries.
It isn't hard to do
States that this imagining is not a difficult task.
Nothing to kill or die for
Imagine a world without causes worth killing or dying for.
And no religion too
Envision a world where there is no organized religion.
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Picture a world where people live peacefully without conflicts.
You may say I'm a dreamer
The singer acknowledges that some may view him as an idealist.
But I'm not the only one
Expresses the belief that he is not alone in dreaming of such a world.
I hope some day you'll join us
Hopes that others will join in this vision one day.
And the world will be as one
Anticipates a united world if people embrace this dream.
Imagine no possessions
Imagine a world without the concept of ownership.
I wonder if you can
Poses a question about the ability to imagine such a world.
No need for greed or hunger
Envision a world without the need for greed or hunger.
A brotherhood of man
Describes a vision of a brotherhood among all humanity.
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
Imagine a world where resources are shared by all people.
You may say I'm a dreamer
The singer acknowledges the perception that he is a dreamer.
But I'm not the only one
Reiterates that he is not the only one with such dreams.
I hope some day you'll join us
Expresses hope that others will eventually share in this dream.
And the world will be as one
Foresees a world where humanity is united as one.
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