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John Lennon - Imagine


Music Monday #1 >> John Lennon - Imagine



Even though I haven't been born when the song was released in 1971, I did listen to it years after that - thanks to my father love of music. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine voted “Imagine” the third greatest song of all time.
“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.” – Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president
Of course this song stirred some controversy itself. Just see the second verse, “nothing to kill or die for, and no religion too”. For someone who has a religion and belief to hold with, the words may sound offensive. Islam, Christian, Buddhism, Hindu and all other religion are relatively against any form of violence. It just that people who are using religion as an excuse to start killing each other. The world is indeed bleeding badly.



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John Lennon - Imagine

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one


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41 comments:

LadyJava said...

First!!!!

LadyJava said...

Love it...love it.. love it... a classic which everyone loves... evergreen!! thanks for joining dearie.. and YEAY.. am first!!! lol!!

LadyJava said...

Wah.. how appropriate.. LJL is here as well.. looking after everything for you..heheh

Anonymous said...

damn... this lady is freaking fast

bluecrystaldude said...

Hi Lady Java 1,

Congrats for being my first commenter (again)! yey!!

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Hi Lady Java 2,

This is my first time posting Music Monday. So, I try my best to post something meaningful and yet easy listening. John Lennon seems the perfect fit! :)

I am glad you love it ;)

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Hi Lady Java 3,

Hey, welcome back to Malaysia! Hehe.. How's your mother's eyes? I hope she is getting better!

bluecrystaldude said...

Hi YAN^S,

LJ sure fast. I just posted this a moment ago. Hehe. What do you think off my song? Love it? Or should I ask, have you heard it? Just in case you are too young for this kind of music. Hehe..

Hey dude, you should join Music Monday too!

LadyJava said...

hahah.. in case you don't know.. LJ can also be short for LaJu....lol.. Yan^s not sure if you are malay but LaJu means "fast"...lolzz!!

I love your selection Blue.. shows me how mature you are.. this is a very old song and not many youngsters like you listen or even like such songs.. I salute you...!!!

Can't wait for your next entry next week :)

Woohoot!! I'm loving Mondays!

bluecrystaldude said...

Hahaha.. Never thought about that before (LJ=LaJu=Fast). hehe :P

Hey, you should leave your link up there too. I kinda new to this Mister Linky thing. So, I am not even sure whether it's working or not. Working heh? No?

LadyJava said...

hahha.. blue.. I posted the link to My Linky over at my entry.. just grab that one and all that participants would sync everywhere.. easier for all ok :)

bluecrystaldude said...

How to grab that thing? haha.. Seriously. I don't know *innocent face*

bluecrystaldude said...

Yeah, LJ, I already did it! Thanks for the code~

LadyJava said...

hahaha.. so cute lah you with your innocent face.. lol.. ok looks like all is good.. I will be posting the link each week as well ok :)

bluecrystaldude said...

Good good. Hehe.. It is easier this way. I want to drop a visit on these links after this. Hehe

Mariuca said...

EH 1972 oso I belum born okay? He he! Nak join group youngsters ni! ;)

LadyJava said...

Uwah!!! GP!! Now you make me feel so old!!!!

Mariuca said...

Ooops I mean 1971 he he! ;)

Mariuca said...

EH LJ ada kat sini! Hola LJ!! :0

Haaziq, I laik David Archuletta's versi of this song woot! :)

emilayusof said...

Haaziq!!!! Love this song!

emilayusof said...

hello marzie! hello lj!

Anonymous said...

lagu yg controversy.. I don't like it!.. huh!

Anonymous said...

say what..?? im the 21st..?? haiya.. never heard this song before.. am i an alien here..?? beeep... beeep... beeep...

Farah Deen said...

that's sweet! and yeah, though that song was 'born' before I was born, I still love it too. Music has no age...

Elara said...

Hi Blue aka Haaziq! I love The Beatles! Great choice, although it's a solo kan? :):) Happy Monday!

LadyJava said...

I seriously feel SOOOO old now.. EMila.. help!!! heheh

bonoriau said...

Young guys with oldies taste ...not bad man...emmm looking forward Roma Irama with his Gitar Tua or Bergadang

Anonymous said...

hahaha u do now me well hahahaha and that was the right question to ask... hahahahaha

Kim said...

great choice and a wonderful post too Blue!!!

Anonymous said...

Love this song. Incidentally, I made an article about losin' my religion. And I used Imagine as my inspiration.

Mariuca said...

Hola!!! Haaziq, u prefer me to call u Blue ke HaaziQ with a capital q in the end? He he!! :):):)

Mariuca said...

I have a fave song from JL, am so gonna feature it on MM soon he he! :)

Anonymous said...

What a great song..one of my favorites :D

Anonymous said...

John lennon, he is a legend! Love ur page very informative + gud design.

bluecrystaldude said...

Marzie,

Haha.. You still young lah.. We could hang together some time. hehe

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Hi LJ,

Hehe.. I bet you are still young at heart right? Nothing is finest like a old wine :)

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Hi Marzie,

Yeah, I like David Archuletta's version too. Even my hair neck standing up when he sang. Does anyone knows when will his album be released? I heard only single, Crush

bonoriau said...

Not bad the respond nya deh. Music always make people happy and forget their differences.

LadyJava said...

Just wanted to say hi and Happy Wednesday!

eastcoastlife said...

I love songs from the Beatles not just John Lennon. :)

bluecrystaldude said...

Hi Kak Emila! *Waving my hand*

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Hi smaelz,

Hehe.. I think we must look at the big picture here - promote the peace :)

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Hi Nikillas,

Well, we are long before born when the song was famous. Hehe :D

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Hi Bonoriau,

Hahaha.. Am I sounded too matured? LOL.. I hope not. Hey, Love your choice of MM too! :)

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Hi Kim,

Thanks. I am glad you like it ;)

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Hi Hammed,

Really? Wow.. I would love to read about the article!

bluecrystaldude said...

Hi Bonoriau,

I totally agree with you. Music heal the soul and unite people :)

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Hi LadyJava,

Happy Wednesday to you too :D

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Hi EastCoastLife,

Yeah, me too! Hehe.. Beatles is one of the most greatest group ever!

Jackie said...

Wow great pick...I don't even need to listen to the video. This was my generation and I know the words by heart.

He was a genius and what a shame that his life ended so tragically.
Hugs:-)))

bluedreamer27 said...

elton john was a gay its according to some of the news that i heard about him but still his songs doesnt really defines his character...
i love hs songs "imagine" is one of them
its very meaningful so as the "sacrifice"

Anonymous said...

I love that song so much. And yes I think he means that 'no religion' is his version of saying that people will accept everyone for who they are, and never judge because of a belief.

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