I do like the song though.
2007-09-11 19:42:38 · 11 answers · asked by HumbertH6 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
- is (I obviously wasn't paying enough attention when writing the question to see the error)
2007-09-11 20:03:08 · update #1
*smiles* I guess that you could see it that way, but I think that's stretching logical perception a bit. While the song DOES bring up points that are also elements of communism, the song is not promoting communism itself, as the song is not promoting rank, or patriotism, or pride.
The song serves more to remind the listener that it is not possessions nor status that makes life important - it is human elements, such as love and peace, that Lennon wished for more people to focus on.
An interesting take on "Imagine", to be sure. A star for you, I say!
2007-09-11 19:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by unithoRn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The title track "Imagine" became Lennon's signature tune and remains a powerful plea for world peace. "
"Imagine" is widely considered as one of the greatest songs of all time. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine voted "Imagine" the third greatest song of all time. Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said, "In many countries around the world — my wife and I have visited about 125 countries — you hear John Lennon's song 'Imagine' used almost equally with national anthems."
In the book Lennon in America, written by Geoffrey Giuliano, Lennon commented that the song was "an anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, anti-capitalistic song, but because it's sugar-coated, it's accepted." Lennon also described it as "virtually the Communist Manifesto"
2007-09-12 13:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Peepaw 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
JL once called it "virtually the Communist Manifesto"
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/6595848/imagine
but this was likely some chum John tossed out for the scavengers
2007-09-12 02:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by B C 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will answer this question by posting some other lyrics by John:
"..but if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao, you ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow..." - Revolution, White Album
2007-09-12 03:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by sirkusrock 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I don't see a communist reference to this song at all.
2007-09-12 10:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by BoosGrammy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i can see why you would see that
2007-09-12 02:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by sdn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that is what he is saying. All he is saying ... is give Peace a chance. He is saying you can imagine what it's like if that did happen, not that he wants it to happen. And if we don't have peace with other countries then we may end up that way.
2007-09-12 02:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jan G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
john lennon was never scaried to write some crazey songs and what he beleaved in, does not make him a commie/
2007-09-12 02:52:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sonny H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't see it as being communist as much as I see it as being his heartfelt but hopelessly naive vision of a utopian world.
2007-09-12 02:49:20 · answer #9 · answered by RoVale 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've never looked at it that way, so would have to say no. I agree with his sentiments and love the song.
2007-09-12 02:53:01 · answer #10 · answered by firefysh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋