Pure Imagination, performed by the iconic Gene Wilder in the beloved 1971 film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
With Wilder’s whimsical and enchanting vocals, accompanied by a magical orchestra, this enchanting song sweeps us away on a journey where dreams become reality and imagination knows no limits.
Pure Imagination Lyrics
[Instrumental Intro]Intro (Spoken)
Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three
Verse 1
Come with me and you’ll be
In a world of pure imagination
Take a look and you’ll see
Into your imagination
Verse 2
We’ll begin with a spin
Traveling in the world of my creation
What we’ll see will defy
Explanation
Chorus
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world?
There’s nothing to it
Verse 3
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you’ll be free
If you truly wish to be
Chorus
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world?
There’s nothing to it
Verse 4
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you’ll be free
If you truly wish to be
Facts About Pure Imagination Lyrics
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Pure Imagination |
| Film | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) |
| Original Performer | Gene Wilder |
| Composer | Leslie Bricusse |
| Lyricist | Leslie Bricusse |
| Music Genre | Film Score, Show Tune |
| Film Director | Mel Stuart |
| Release Date | June 30, 1971 |
| Film Adaptation | Based on the novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl |
| Context in Film | The song is performed by the character Willy Wonka (played by Gene Wilder) as he leads the children through the magical Chocolate Room. |
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