Imagination – English Lyrics

• By: Foster The People

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

I wouldn't try to throw myself away

If you asked me, I'd say

To be careful my love

At death we'll leave the same

If you want me to stay

Don't keep me waiting for it

We can't change the things we can't control

It's summer somewhere

So you shouldn't be so cold

But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried

Oh, we can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves

We do it better with

No one around, yeah

Just you in my imagination, yeah

In my imagination, oh, oh

...

Yeah, there's nothing left to cry about

I guess I'm living in a drought

It's raining like it was before

Something that you never knew you needed more of

We can't change the things we can't control

It's summer somewhere

So you shouldn't be so cold

But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried

Oh, we can try, we can try

I see us dancing by ourselves

We do it better with

No one around, yeah

Just you in my imagination, yeah

In my imagination, oh, oh

...

Just use your imagination, oh, oh

Just use your imagination, oh, oh

...

I see us dancing by ourselves

We do it better with

No one around, yeah

Just you in my imagination, yeah

In my imagination, oh, oh

I can do so many things

So many things, so many things

You know if you just use your imagination, oh, oh

Just use your imagination, oh, oh

...

I really love you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability of the mind to create images or ideas
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt to do something
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or result of making something different
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	verb - to exercise power over something or someone noun - the power to direct or restrain
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
summer /ˈsʌmər/ A1	noun - the warmest season of the year
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature; not warm
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects, items, or matters
drought /draʊt/ C1	noun - a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of emotion
living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ B1	verb - to be alive; to exist
use /juːz/ A2	verb - to employ for a purpose
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
careful /ˈkɛərfəl/ A2	adjective - making sure to avoid danger or mistakes
needed /ˈniːdɪd/ B1	verb - required or wanted
many /ˈmɛni/ A2	adjective - a large number of
better /ˈbɛtər/ B1	adjective - of a higher quality or more desirable

Key Grammar Structures

• I wouldn't try to throw myself away

  ➔ Conditional Perfect

  ➔ The use of 'wouldn't' with a past participle ('try') indicates a hypothetical situation in the past or a past habit that no longer exists.

• If you want me to stay, don't keep me waiting for it

  ➔ If-clause (Type 1)

  ➔ The 'if-clause' here expresses a condition that is likely to be fulfilled, followed by a direct consequence in the main clause.

• We can't change the things we can't control

  ➔ Double Negative

  ➔ The use of two negatives ('can't' and 'can't') emphasizes the impossibility of the action, which is grammatically correct in this context.

• It's summer somewhere

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverb of Place

  ➔ The present simple tense ('is') combined with the adverb of place ('somewhere') indicates a general truth or a habitual action.

• But you can't even look me in the eye if you tried

  ➔ Modal Verb with 'even'

  ➔ The use of 'even' with a modal verb ('can't') emphasizes the difficulty or impossibility of the action, adding emphasis to the sentence.

• Just you in my imagination, yeah

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase as Adjective

  ➔ The prepositional phrase ('in my imagination') functions as an adjective, modifying the noun 'you' by describing its location or state.

• I can do so many things

  ➔ Modal Verb for Ability

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or capability, indicating what the subject is able to do.