Number One from my list of "The Top Ten Worst Songs EVER Written By One Of The Top Ten BEST Songwriters Ever"? ...
"Imagine" by John Lennon. From an American's standpoint, from the political and economic positions (and let's be honest this was clearly a political song, entirely consistent with the bulwark of this man's "statement" pieces) of Democracy and Capitalism has there ever been a more vacuous and stupid set of lyrics from an incredible songwriter?
I don't think so ... but I'm open to differing opinions. Don't get me wrong ... He was a GENIUS!
This song is only comfort to people that are comfortable. No one waiting on the fruit of a seed or enslaved in shackles or about to be beheaded thinks of this song when searching for hope.
I'm not a reader of souls, but I'm pretty sure, no one finds hope in drivel. I'm pretty sure honest theists and honest atheists agree on that point. This song is "drivel". Which is why it is "Number One from my list of 'The Top Ten Worst Songs EVER Written By One Of The Top Ten BEST Songwriters Ever' ...
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