This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Imagine I'm in love with you
It's easy 'cause I know
I've imagined I'm in love with you
Many, many, many times before
It's not like me to pretend
But I'll get you, I'll get you in the end
Yes I will, I'll get you in the end
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I think about you night and day
I need you and it's true
When I think about you I can say
I'm never, never, never, never blue
So I'm telling you my friend
That I'll get you, I'll get you in the end
Yes I will, I'll get you in the end
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Well, there's gonna be a time
When I'm gonna change your mind
So you might as well resign yourself to me, oh yeah
Imagine I'm in love with you
It's easy 'cause I know
I've imagined I'm in love with you
Many, many, many times before
It's not like me to pretend
But I'll get you, I'll get you in the end
Yes I will, I'll get you in the end
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, whoa yeah
Imagine I'm in love with you
It's easy 'cause I know
I've imagined I'm in love with you
Many, many, many times before
It's not like me to pretend
But I'll get you, I'll get you in the end
Yes I will, I'll get you in the end
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I think about you night and day
I need you and it's true
When I think about you I can say
I'm never, never, never, never blue
So I'm telling you my friend
That I'll get you, I'll get you in the end
Yes I will, I'll get you in the end
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Well, there's gonna be a time
When I'm gonna change your mind
So you might as well resign yourself to me, oh yeah
Imagine I'm in love with you
It's easy 'cause I know
I've imagined I'm in love with you
Many, many, many times before
It's not like me to pretend
But I'll get you, I'll get you in the end
Yes I will, I'll get you in the end
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, whoa yeah
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The lyrics actually go "Well there's gonna be a time, When I'm gonna change your mind" by the way. In the Past Masters version, Paul can be heard singing the right lyrics, while John sings "make you mine" instead of "change your mind". It is change your mind, because in the Anthology 1 version where they sing it live, they both sing "change your mind." But, both work in the song really. John was pretty infamous for not singing the right lyrics... he did a similar thing in "Slow Down" and again in "Hey Jude"
This deserves more than 2 comments-- one of the most memorable early Beatles songs.
Such a good song to sing to , God i love the beatles.
that right now we know how many dumb people in the world this is one of their best song. because this song goes beyond the meaning because of how smooth flowing and poetic it is. its magnify the meaning even more. " the disire for love genuine love" it's what makes us human.
that is why i said the beatles is mostly john. even paul is great in his own right but there is no artist that can compare with john
This song is so catchy yet underrated, it is about loving someone.