Imagine
Envisioning a World of Unity and Peace
Lyrics
Imagine there's no heaven
Imagine a world without a concept of heaven or afterlife.
It's easy if you try
Suggests that envisioning such a world is a simple task.
No hell below us
Envisages a world without the existence of hell.
Above us only sky
Describes a world where there is only sky above, emphasizing an absence of divine judgment or punishment.
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagines a society where people live in the present moment without being overly concerned about the afterlife.
Imagine there's no countries
Envisions a world without national boundaries or divisions.
It isn't hard to do
Asserts that eliminating countries is not a difficult feat.
Nothing to kill or die for
Imagines a world without causes for violence or sacrifice.
And no religion too
Envisions a world where there is no organized religion, suggesting it as a source of conflict.
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Desires a world where people live peacefully in the absence of these divisive elements.
You may say I'm a dreamer
Acknowledges the dreamlike quality of the vision being presented.
But I'm not the only one
Recognizes that the dream is shared by others, emphasizing a collective aspiration.
I hope some day you'll join us
Expresses hope that others will also embrace the vision.
And the world will be as one
Foresees a harmonious world where people unite.
Imagine no possessions
Imagines a society without material possessions.
I wonder if you can
Questions whether the listener can fathom such a world.
No need for greed or hunger
Envisions a world free from the negative impacts of greed and hunger.
A brotherhood of man
Describes a human brotherhood, emphasizing shared humanity.
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
Imagines global cooperation and the equitable sharing of resources.
You may say I'm a dreamer
Reiterates the dreamlike nature of the vision.
But I'm not the only one
Emphasizes that the dream is not unique to the speaker.
I hope some day you'll join us
Hopes for the listener's participation in realizing the shared vision.
And the world will be as one
Anticipates a world where humanity is united and harmonious.
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