Just My Imagination
The Cranberries · Icon [2010]
we would hit the town on Friday night
and stay in bed until Sunday.
We used to be so free
We were living for the love we had
and living not for reality
CHORUS
Just my imagination (my imagination) (x2)
just my imagination, it was
just my imagination (my imagination) (x2)
just my imagination, it was.
That was a time I used to pray
I have always kept my faith in love
it's the greatest thing from the man above.
The game I used to play
I've always put my cards upon the table
never be said that I'd be unstable.
CHORUS
There is a game I like to play
I like to hit the town on Friday night
and stay in bed until Sunday.
We'll always be this free
we will be living for the love we have
living not for reality.
It's not my imagination (my imagination) (x2)
it's not my imagination, it was
not my imagination (my imagination) (x2)
not my imagination, it was...
ENDING (X2)
not my (x2) (my imagination)
not my (x3) (my imagination)
not my (x3).
My imagination... (until fade)
Just My Imagination - The Cranberries
Released on the 2010 compilation Icon, 'Just My Imagination' is a re-recording of The Cranberries' 1993 hit, originally featured on Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?. The track remains a defining anthem of the mid-90s alternative rock scene, characterized by Dolores O'Riordan's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's signature blend of indie pop and rock. While the original version achieved massive commercial success and cultural recognition, this later rendition serves as a testament to the song's enduring appeal. It captures the essence of the era's sound, where emotional vulnerability met driving rhythms, cementing the group's legacy as pioneers of the genre. The recording stands as a significant song in their discography, reflecting on themes of perception and reality that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.